From Eskisehir
Discover the flavours of Anatolia on this private Eskisehir day trip, a relaxed daily excursion that combines a hands-on cooking class with free time for shopping in the heart of the city. Starting from Eskisehir, you will be collected from your hotel in the morning and taken to a welcoming local restaurant, where the resident chef will guide you step by step through the preparation of authentic regional dishes.
Eskisehir, often called the Venice of Anatolia thanks to the Porsuk River flowing through its centre, is one of Turkey's most youthful and vibrant cities. Beyond its picturesque bridges and riverside promenades, it boasts a rich culinary heritage shaped by Central Anatolian and Balkan influences. During this daily tour you will learn to prepare local specialities under the watchful eye of a professional chef, gaining insight into the ingredients, techniques and traditions that define the region's kitchen.
After cooking, the best part awaits: sitting down at the restaurant to savour the lunch you have created yourself, accompanied by fresh salads and traditional desserts. Your guide will be on hand throughout the class to explain every detail and answer your questions about Turkish food culture.
The afternoon of this Eskisehir day tour is yours to enjoy at leisure. You will be transferred to the city centre, where you can browse local shops, pick up souvenirs or simply soak up the atmosphere before your comfortable return transfer to the hotel. This relaxed, fully guided day tour from Eskisehir is suitable for all ages and requires no previous cooking experience – just bring your appetite and curiosity.
| Tour type | Private · day tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full Day |
| Price | From €246 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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Cooking Class with a Local Chef & City Centre Shopping
Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Eskisehir, travelling in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle to a local restaurant in the city. Here you will meet the restaurant's chef, who will lead your private cooking class. Together with your professional English-speaking guide, who will explain all the details along the way, you will learn how to prepare a menu of local dishes from Eskisehir cuisine – a regional kitchen inspired by the broader traditions of Turkish cooking. The menu also includes fresh salads and traditional desserts, giving you a rounded taste of Anatolian home-style gastronomy. Once the preparation is complete, you will sit down at the restaurant and enjoy the lunch you have cooked yourself – a rewarding and delicious highlight of the day. After lunch, the tour continues to Eskisehir's city centre, where you will have free time to explore at your own pace, browse the shops and pick up souvenirs or local products. At the end of the afternoon, you will be transferred comfortably back to your hotel in Eskisehir, bringing your culinary adventure to a close.
Eskisehir → Eskisehir Cooking Lesson → Shopping
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