Why choose this Istanbul tour ?

Meryem invites you to join her and her amazing staff of ladies from the Black Sea to their village to learn some of the secrets of the Turkish kitchen. Meryem has established her business as a social enterprise to provide meaningful and well paying employment for women in her village. Join them and see what a delight it is to work together to make a great meal.



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Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We provide “Menu options that are non-dairy/dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available; please note this on the booking form.”


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • PLUS Baklava for Dessert!
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    With Making Dessert: Learn to make Baklava!
  • Meryem’s Cooking Class
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Cooking Class in Istanbul Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
  • Hands on instructions for at least 4 dishes. We offer you two different menu options
  • English-speaking head chef with a great team of women to help teach you
  • Bosphorus boat tour with our guide
  • Time will tell for a market visit, a garden visit, or a stop to visit with new friends.
  • A visit to our garden-to either watch, harvest, plant or tend

Not Included

  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Tips for the guide, chef and staff (please make sure to use tip box).
  • Extra like gifts, or handicrafts at the restaurant.

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by Sojourn Turkey.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.

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