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This is much more than a cooking class—it is an invitation into the heart of a real Turkish village.
Spend the day with local families, help prepare traditional Turkish dishes, and experience a way of life preserved for generations. Meet village women, learn local food traditions, and discover how handmade carpets, rugs, and crafts remain an important part of daily life in Etrim.
Explore a self-sufficient village producing olive oil, honey, thyme, natural soaps, spices, and handicrafts. Visit village homes, meet local artisans, and enjoy Turkish hospitality throughout the day.
Whether you come for the food, the culture, or the people, you will leave with unforgettable memories—and perhaps a handmade treasure that allows you to take a small piece of Turkey home with you.
Pickup from cruise port, hotels, and villas. Timely return to your ship guaranteed.
Discover the real Turkey through its people, food, and traditions.
More Than a Cooking Class—A Journey Into Village Life.
Example Menu
Starter
4-5 mezes for starter.
we show how you prepare mezes , Turkish starter like tapas.
Main
stuffed pepper , vegetable pie ,
prepare stuffed pepper and vegetable pie ,
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we can meeting with you in our office or cruise port. one day before we will send to you location by whatsapp. you can come by taxi or public transport
What to expect
Join local villagers in preparing traditional Turkish dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from village gardens and surrounding farms. Learn how local specialties are made, help prepare authentic recipes, bake traditional bread, and enjoy a relaxed hands-on culinary experience guided by local hosts and your village guide.
Beyond the kitchen, explore the village, meet local families, visit traditional homes, and discover the rich culture of handmade carpets, rugs, and village crafts that have been passed down through generations.
Enjoy genuine Turkish hospitality, local wine, beer or soft drinks, and a delicious homemade lunch prepared with fresh ingredients, olive oil, herbs, and vegetables from the region.
Vegetarians are welcome.
Pickup is available from Bodrum Cruise Port, hotels, and private villas.
More Than a Cooking Class—A Journey Into Village Life.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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