Taste Of Turkey On Two Continents: From European Istanbul To Asia

The journey, in full

Turks love to eat and since a traditional Turkish breakfast is the best way to start the day, our food journey begins with a visit to local breakfast cafes to sample different breakfast options from delicious Börek ( a family of baked filled pastries made of a thin flaky dough) to Menemen (made with scrambled eggs, red and green peppers, tomatoes, and onions). Next, you'll hop on a ferry and get to Kadıköy on the Asian side. Here, you'll have the chance to visit some of the best restaurants and food markets to taste many more traditional dishes. Highlights will include Iskender Kebab (doner kebab with yogurt and tomato sauce), içli köfte (covered meatball), pide (flatbread with ground meat and vegetable filling), and a famous Turkish dessert, Baklava (layered pastry dessert filled with pistachio or nuts.) Throughout the tour, your guide will share invaluable insights into Turkish cuisine and local food culture. Ferry Crossing To Kadiköy: Crossing Bosphorus has always been fun while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the old city and the islands, sometimes feeding the seagulls or watching fellow passengers rushing for their job. This short journey gives you an insider look at the everyday life of local people. Kadıköy has a fascinating past and is one of the most distinctive neighborhoods in Istanbul today. Our Tour is fun, informative and of course, delicious, this is so much more than a food tour – it’s a taste of both continents all in one day! Our food journey ends at Kadıköy Ferry Terminal. Our guide will make sure you take the ferry (fare included) back to Eminönü (European side ) or give you a recommendation of what to see next nearby.