From Adana
Discover the bold flavours of southern Turkey on this private daily excursion in Adana, a city famous across the country for its fiery cuisine. This relaxed, fully guided Adana day trip combines a hands-on Turkish cooking class with free time for shopping in the lively city centre — the perfect blend of culture, food and leisure.
Adana is widely regarded as one of Turkey's great culinary capitals. Its namesake dish, Adana Kebab, is a hand-minced lamb kebab seasoned with red pepper flakes and grilled over charcoal, and it holds protected geographical status in Turkey. During your cooking class, the restaurant's chef will guide you step by step through the preparation of authentic local recipes, while your guide shares background on the ingredients, techniques and food culture of the Çukurova region.
After cooking, you will sit down at the restaurant to enjoy the lunch you have prepared yourself — a memorable reward for your efforts. The menu also includes fresh salads and traditional desserts, giving you a rounded taste of Adana's rich kitchen.
The afternoon is yours to explore the city centre at your own pace. Adana's central streets and bazaars are ideal for picking up local specialities such as spices, sweets and regional products, as well as everyday Turkish goods. This daily tour from Adana is suitable for all ages and requires no special fitness level, making it an easy and enjoyable day out for couples, families and small groups alike.
| Tour type | Private · day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full Day |
| Price | From €380 per person |
| Departures | Every day |
| Guide | Licensed guide in your language |
| Stops | 3 |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Booking | Instant request online, confirmation within 24 hours · TÜRSAB-licensed operator (A-5751) |
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Adana Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel in Adana and set off for your cooking lesson and shopping day tour. The first stop is a local restaurant, where the resident chef will welcome you for a hands-on Turkish cooking class. Your professional English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout, explaining the details of each dish, the ingredients used and the culinary traditions of the region. Together with the chef, you will prepare a menu of local specialities from Adana cuisine, headlined by the famous Adana Kebab, accompanied by fresh salads and traditional desserts. Once the cooking is complete, you will sit down at the restaurant and enjoy the lunch you have prepared yourself. After lunch, the tour continues to Adana's city centre, where you will have free time to browse the shops and bazaars at your leisure before being transferred back to your hotel, bringing your flavourful day in Adana to a close.
Adana → Adana Cooking Lesson → Shopping
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