7-Day Mediterranean Turkey Culinary Tour: Antalya, Alanya, Mersin, Tarsus & Adana

After breakfast, explore Kaleiçi, Antalya’s old town. Walk through narrow streets lined with historic houses, see Hadrian’s Gate and continue towards the old harbour.

Visit a local market or a selection of food shops, depending on the day’s trading schedule. Discover seasonal produce, olives, spices and ingredients used in regional kitchens.

For lunch, taste Antalya-style piyaz. This bean dish features a tahini-based dressing and is often served with meatballs and bread. Your guide will introduce the local preparation before you enjoy the meal.

Continue with a tasting of a tahini-based dessert, such as pumpkin dessert with tahini when available. The afternoon includes free time for browsing or enjoying the old town at your own pace.

Dinner is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dessert tasting
Overnight: Antalya

After breakfast, check out and travel east to Alanya.

On arrival, explore the harbour area and enjoy views of the Red Tower. Continue towards the castle district for a guided walk and panoramic views of the coastline, with transport arranged for the main ascent.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a menu reflecting regional cooking. Depending on the season and venue, dishes may include vegetable preparations, soup and a traditional main course.

In the afternoon, browse selected food shops or market streets before checking into your hotel.

The evening is free to explore Alanya’s waterfront and choose your own dinner.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight: Alanya

After breakfast, leave Alanya and follow the Mediterranean coast towards Mersin.

This is the longest driving day of the tour. The journey includes comfort breaks, a lunch stop and selected scenic pauses where road conditions and timing allow.

Arrive in Mersin and check into your hotel. After some time to refresh, head out for a tantuni dinner.

Watch the preparation where the venue permits, then enjoy finely chopped meat cooked on a hot metal pan and served in bread or a wrap with fresh accompaniments. Your guide will introduce this well-known Mersin speciality.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Mersin

After breakfast, travel to Tarsus for a day combining cultural discoveries with regional flavours.

Walk through historic streets and traditional market areas. The sightseeing program may include St. Paul’s Well and the surroundings of Cleopatra’s Gate, subject to opening arrangements and access.

Stop at selected food shops to discover local breads, spices and other regional products. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant serving a prearranged selection of local dishes.

Return to Mersin in the afternoon for a cezerye tasting. Learn about this carrot-based confection, commonly prepared with nuts and finished with coconut.

Depending on timing, enjoy a short waterfront walk before returning to your hotel. Dinner is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and cezerye tasting
Overnight: Mersin

After breakfast, check out and travel to Adana.

Begin with a guided walk through the historic centre and market streets. Discover food shops and stalls selling spices, vegetables, breads and ingredients used in local kitchens.

Continue to Taşköprü, Adana’s historic stone bridge, and enjoy views of the Seyhan River. Lunch is free, allowing you to choose a light meal before the evening’s main culinary experience.

After checking into your hotel, meet your guide for an Adana kebab dinner. Enjoy charcoal-grilled minced-meat kebab with flatbread, grilled vegetables and salads. A preparation explanation or grill-side viewing may be possible, depending on the restaurant.

Celebrate the final evening of your Mediterranean food journey over a shared meal.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Adana

Enjoy breakfast and check out.

Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for some final shopping before your transfer to Çukurova International Airport, serving Adana and Mersin.

Meals: Breakfast