Full-Day Wine Tour from Istanbul

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12 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 9 guests
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English
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Embark on a full-day adventure from Istanbul to taste the exquisite wines of Turkey's Kirklareli region. Visit four boutique wineries set in the scenic Strandja Mountains and savor their unique offerings.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the wines of Turkey’s Kirklareli region on this full-day wine tour from Istanbul! Travel into the foothills of the Strandja Mountains in the historical region of Thrace, and visit four boutique wineries to sample their signature varieties, many produced using cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel and merlot grapes. Sample four wines at each stop and learn about their production, attributes and ideal food pairings from your winery hosts.

What You Get

Hotel pickup and drop-off
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tasting of 3 different wines at each winery
Gratuities
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

Leave your centrally located Istanbul hotel by air-conditioned coach and head to Turkey’s beautiful Kirklareli region in the heart of historical Thrace. Enjoy the views of rural Turkey as you travel and hear interesting facts about Kirklareli’s wine-growing heritage and the Thracian peoples who first planted vines here in the 2nd century AD. After around 2 hours, stop at Poyrali to stretch your legs and look around this sleepy village. Then, climb the scenic road to the acclaimed Chamlija Winery perched high at 2,790 feet (850 meters) above sea level in the Strandja mountains. Absorb the magnificent views as you taste a selection of its wines, made from the reisling, pinot noir and other grapes of its vineyards. Next, continue to nearby Vino Dessera, a boutique winery situated on the ancient Thracian wine route between Kirklareli and the Aegean Sea. Sample some of its varieties, including its prized Sauvignon Cris, a creamy clone of Sauvignon Blanc, and sit down to a hearty lunch accompanied by unlimited wine! See the Itinerary for a sample menu. After lunch, visit the Chateau Nuzun winery near the village of Cesmeli. Overlooking rolling hills of vineyards, this organic winery ages its wines in French oak barrels. Savor some of its signature wines — cabernet sauvignon, merlot, zinfandel and pinot noir — as your host explains their production and gives you tips on the art of wine tasting. With your final tasting done, return to Istanbul where your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
01/01/2024 - 31/12/2025
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SATURDAY
07:00 - 08:00

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We can also pick you up from your hotel if located in Sultanahmet (old city area) or Taksim. We depart at 8:00 am. from your hotel. Please advise us of your hotel details after completed your booking.
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Sirkeci Mansion Hotel, Taya Hatun Sokak, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34110

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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