Top Istanbul Wine, Beer & Spirits

Whether tucking into a tasty kebab, feasting on mezes or indulging in sweet baklava – Turkish cuisine is a treat for adventurous foodies. Uncover Istanbul’s culinary secrets on this 3-hour cooking class and learn to cook your traditional dishes under the guidance of an expert chef.

Drink in delicious flavors during a full-day guided wine tour in the historical region of Kirklareli from Istanbul. Taste your favorite wine varietals at three classic wineries as you explore the heart of Thrace and its beautiful foothills beside the Strandja Mountains. At each stop, savor four wines and hear about the production of each grape varietal including merlot, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel. Refine your palate as you discover each wine's particular qualities and learn about foods that pair well. Plus, spend time relaxing at a winery for lunch and gain more insight into the history of Turkey's incredible wine culture.

Step aboard a cruise between Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus to enjoy dinner and shoreline views. Eat a 3-course menu of traditional Turkish meze accompanied by soft drinks and alcohol. In addition to enjoying views of the sites on shore—such as the Fatih Sultan Mehmed Bridge and the Bosphorus Bridge—enjoy a show of traditional Turkish entertainment.

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and enjoy a full program of entertainment, such as folk and belly dancing. جولة على الباخرة بين قارتين، بينما انت تستمتع بعشائك على باخرة خمسة نجوم لمدة 3 ساعة في مضيق البسفور، تعتبر سهرة البسفور المسائية في مضيق البسفور من اهم وامتع الرحلات السياحية التي يمكنك القيام بها في المدينة، ففي هذه الرحلة ليس فقط يمكنك مشاهدة اهم معالم مدينة اسطنبول من البحر ولكن ايضاً سوف تشاهدها مع العروض التركية والفلكلور التركي الرائع مع الرقص الشرقي والرقص التركي ايضاً.

So what makes this tour so incredibly unique is the view from the rooftop clubs and its atmosphere. Nowhere else in the world can you see such a view of such a large city and its beauty. We have perfected these tours for our guests knowing exactly what they will want to see and feel. We are the ideal hosts for this tour due to our experience, fun and out going personalties and local expertise. This tour provides the perfect balance of fun, excitement, adventure and learning Istanbul. Join us for an incredible night out. 1st Bar - Very cool international rooftop pub. It has a wonderful ambience and perfect lighting. 2nd Bar - A cool and chill cocktail bar in Beyoglu. 3rd bar - A nice shot bar on a cool and ambient street called Nevizade. 4th bar - Very cool looking outdoor bar with a chill but fun atmosphere. (1 of my favs) 5th Rooftop Club - A must go to rooftop bar/club that has an amazing view and ambience. 6th Night Club - Best night club in Taksim.

A dinner cruise on the Bosphorus provides evening views of Istanbul for a different perspective of the city. As you travel along this waterway that leads to the Black Sea, you'll enjoy food, drinks, and a live show on board.

Early morning departure from centrally located hotel in Istanbul and drive to Tekirdag region for our full day wine tasting tour. You’ll be informed about wine history of the region on the way. First we’ll visit Chateau Kalpak. We’ll arrive here around 11:00. We’ll be informed about wine making and tour the vineyard. After our first tasting at Chateaus Kalpak we’ll drive to Barbare Vinyard and enjoy a walk around this beautiful place. We’ll see vault and storehouse filled with barrels. We’ll do our tasting during the lunch at Barbare. Our last stop is Chateau Nuzun winery. Here we’ll learn about the organic wines. After tasting organic wines we’ll drive back to Istanbul.

This tour mainly covers the traditional and modern way of tea and coffee drinking habits, the change and the evolution of this on Turkish culture, different brewing methods for tea & coffee and 4 different tastings. The guests also have a chance to do a little shopping in the Spice Market which is the main center for hundreds of different tea leaves, spices, coffee beans and delights. Most of the route is designed around the local, artsy and colorful streets such as Cukurcuma, Tomtom and Galata. The guests are free to take a look at the shops on our route, maybe do a little shopping, take some photos. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.

We can skip the line and save your time. You can learn about the city history from your guide. You can also have a traditional local food.