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Trabzon Cooking Class & Local Market Tour – Taste of the Black Sea

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Duration
1 day 5h
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Highlights

  • Cooking Class, Shopping

Overview

Route

Starts from
Trabzon
Pickup Location
Trabzon
Dropoff Location
Trabzon
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Itinerary

09:00 – Welcome & Hotel Pick-Up
Your culinary adventure begins as you’re picked up from your Trabzon hotel by your friendly guide. Sit back and relax as you’re transported to the heart of the city’s bustling culinary district.

09:30 – Traditional Market Tour & Ingredient Shopping
Wander through Trabzon’s lively market — a sensory delight filled with aromas of local cheese, smoked fish, fresh produce, and herbal teas. With your guide’s help, you’ll learn how locals choose the best ingredients and handpick items for today’s cooking class.

? Ingredients may include:
Local butter (Trabzon tereyağı)
Cornmeal
Anchovies (hamsi – Black Sea staple!)
Aged cheese
Fresh herbs & milk

10:30 – Transfer to Authentic Cooking Venue
Next, travel to a charming countryside kitchen or family-owned village house where your host awaits with tea and warm smiles. The peaceful setting is ideal for your culinary journey.

11:00 – Hands-On Trabzon Cooking Class
Put on your apron and dive into the kitchen! Under the guidance of a local chef, you’ll prepare:

? Kuymak (Mıhlama): A rich and gooey cheese-and-cornmeal dish, served hot
? Hamsili Pilav or Fried Anchovies: Spiced rice with anchovies or crispy fried fish
? Hamsiköy Sütlacı: Creamy rice pudding with a hint of village tradition

Learn local cooking secrets, hear family recipes, and get your hands deliciously dirty!

13:00 – Feast Time: Enjoy Your Culinary Creations
After cooking, gather around the table for a shared meal. Relish every bite of your Black Sea feast, accompanied by homemade bread, fresh salad, and endless Turkish tea. Your host may even share traditional stories or regional music for an unforgettable moment.

14:00 – Optional Artisan Food & Souvenir Shopping
Before returning, stop at a local workshop or specialty shop where you can browse and buy:
Homemade jams
Organic herbal teas
Tel kadayıfı (crispy desserts)
Wooden kitchen utensils & handmade ceramics

15:00 – Return to Hotel & Farewell
You’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel with full bellies, warm memories, and a few new recipes to take home.

What's included

  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Other included
  • Hygiene protocol

Not included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Other not included

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Availability

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