Izmir: Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class with Locals
ID: GYG1100114-1689235
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Turkish cuisine in a home cooking class in Izmir. Learn to prepare traditional dishes with the help of a local and enjoy a meal with tea or Turkish coffee.
Discover the flavors of Turkish cuisine in an authentic home cooking class in İzmir. Be warmly welcomed into an intimate setting where you’ll experience true Turkish home-style hospitality.
Begin with tea or coffee and relaxed conversation to get to know one another’s cultures. Guided by locals, explore recipes rooted in the Aegean region’s culinary traditions — from olive-oil–based mezes to hearty stews and stuffed vegetables.
Along the way, hear stories about food culture, everyday rituals, and the role of cooking in Turkish life. Once the dishes are ready, sit together to enjoy the meal, paired with tea or Turkish coffee.
This experience offers an authentic glimpse into the country’s culinary and cultural life, far from tourist restaurants.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Turkish cuisine with a home-cooked meal
- Learn to prepare traditional dishes with the help of a local
- Enjoy a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere in a local home
- Discover the secrets of Turkish cooking and culture
- Sip on tea or Turkish coffee as you enjoy your meal
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The class is held in an intimate home setting
Participants will engage in cultural exchange and storytelling
The experience is focused on Turkish home-style hospitality
This will be at a home in central İzmir.
INCLUDED
- Home cooking class
- Tea or coffee
- Guided exploration of Aegean recipes
- Shared meal
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.