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

·Daily, 1 Destination·Starts from Trabzon

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Free Cancellation

Full refund up to 30 days before the tour

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Only 25% prepayment until 30 days before departure

Duration

daily

Max Group Size

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

About this tour

Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of the Black Sea region with our Trabzon Cooking Class & Local Market Tour. Discover the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Trabzon cuisine as you explore local markets, learn to cook authentic dishes, and enjoy a delicious meal made by your own hands. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.

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Route

Starts from

Trabzon

Ends in

Trabzon

Pickup Location

Trabzon

Dropoff Location

Trabzon

What makes this tour special

Cooking Class, Shopping

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.

Trip includes

Included

Guided Daily Trabzon Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Lunch

Pick up from your hotel

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Drop back to your hotel

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excluded

International or Domestic flights

Insurance: All types

Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

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