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March 15-22, 2015

Turkey: Aegean Coast and Istanbul, Turkey

Ana Sortun and Oldways traveled to Turkey for another spectacular week-long journey in this most captivating of countries. We visited the Aegean coast—from Bodrum to Izmir, where artichokes, fava beans, and all wild green edible things are in season. We found amazing landscapes with stunning historic sites to visit. While we were on the coast, we also toured the ruins of Ephesus, the ancient Greek city built in the 10th century BC. And, since a trip to Turkey isn’t complete without a stop in Istanbul, we explored the classic, historic, and cultural sites, as well as Ana’s new food discoveries in this mesmerizing city.

Trip Highlights:

Chef Host:  Chef Ana Sortun of Oleana and Sofra Restaurants, Cambridge, MA

  • Cooking class-demonstrations by Chef Ana – one in Selcuk and one at the Istanbul Culinary Institute
  • Introduction to Turkish wines and tasting by an organic family winery on the Aegean Sea
  • Guided tour of Ephesus, the legendary ancient city
  • Demonstration of katmer, a pastry cooked on a griddle, filled with meat or cheese
  • Visit to a winery with tasting and lunch
  • Tour of Erythrai, one of the 12 cities of Asia Minor with amazing views of the Greek island of Chios, followed by lunch in Alicati
  • Tour of the market district of Kadıköy, an un-touristy section of Istanbul on the Asian side
  • Lunch at Çiya, one of Ana Sortun’s favorite restaurants in the world, with Chef Musa Dagdeviren
  • Bosporus cruise
  • Guided tour of Topkapi, the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
  • Tour of the Spice Market and Fatih section with Chef Ana
  • Amazing meals in Istanbul fine dining restaurants, as well as local family restaurants in and around Selcuk and Izmir

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