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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
Hands on instructions for at least 4 dishes. We offer you two different menu options
Bosphorus boat tour with our guide
Time will tell for a market visit, a garden visit, or a stop to visit with new friends.
English-speaking head chef with a great team of women to help teach you
A visit to our garden-to either watch, harvest, plant or tend
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.
Meeting Points
Departure
Boğaz Hattı 3 İskelesi
8:15 AM Meet your guide at the Eminonu Ferry Port - Meet at the latest 8:20 AM
Take the Tramway or Taxi to Eminönü Pier 3. Meet the Guide at the Eminönü - Üsküdar Ferry Terminal Entrance.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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We provide "Menu options that are non-dairy/dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available; please note this on the booking form."
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
Hands on instructions for at least 4 dishes. We offer you two different menu options
Bosphorus boat tour with our guide
Time will tell for a market visit, a garden visit, or a stop to visit with new friends.
English-speaking head chef with a great team of women to help teach you
A visit to our garden-to either watch, harvest, plant or tend
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.
Meeting Points
Departure
Boğaz Hattı 3 İskelesi
8:15 AM Meet your guide at the Eminonu Ferry Port - Meet at the latest 8:20 AM
Take the Tramway or Taxi to Eminönü Pier 3. Meet the Guide at the Eminönü - Üsküdar Ferry Terminal Entrance.
Return
Itinerary
You'll have a chance to see the sites all the way up the Bosphorus on your private boat tour. You’ll disembark near the beautiful ‘Yali’ or waterfront mansions before taking a short drive up the hill to our Black Sea village. Local staff will demonstrate recipes and then you will put your culinary skills to work. As you cook, you’ll enjoy a variety of Turkish snacks and taste unique local beverages such as chai or ayran. Just past noon we will come together to eat what we have made and enjoy a proper, Turkish, family style meal. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, non-dairy/dairy free menu options are available (please note on booking form). During your time in the village you have the chance t...
