Top Kusadasi Food & Drink Classes

This is not a traditional cooking class focused only on recipes. In the peaceful village of Kirazlı, guests experience Turkish culture through food, conversation, storytelling and shared moments around the table. Along the way, we explore Anatolian food traditions, hospitality culture, village life and the history behind everyday Turkish dishes in a relaxed and personal atmosphere.

This experience is rooted in a real Aegean family home, not a commercial kitchen. Arzu and Zihni host together — a mother and son who cook these dishes because they love them, not because they're performing them. The menu focuses on lighter, lesser-known Aegean summer recipes that rarely appear on tourist menus, made with seasonal ingredients from the region. And if the timing is right, a visit to their farm and a bag of fresh peaches might be waiting for you at the end.

The Kusadasi Turkish Bath and Hamam Experience with Transfers is a perfect way to immerse yourself in a relaxing and authentic tradition. You'll start in the Sicaklik, or hot room, to unwind your muscles, followed by a soothing soak and an expert soap massage and exfoliation on warm marble. To end, relax in the Sogukluk, the cool room, wrapped in soft towels, with the option to enhance your experience with an oil massage or take home a Peshtamel as a keepsake.

Discover Ephesus without the hassle of arranging transportation, tickets, and timing around your cruise schedule. This guided tour combines skip-the-line access with expert insights, helping you spend more time exploring ancient landmarks and less time waiting in queues. Get deeper understanding of the region’s historical and religious significance.

Turkish food has traveled the world and there’s no better souvenir to bring back from your vacation than the art of Turkish cooking. Prepare three surprising dishes—a yogurt and herb dip, stuffed vine leaves, and sweet walnut pastries—during this private class, which ensures personal attention from your instructor-chef. On market days, shop for ingredients at an authentic market—then feast on your labors on a terrace with local wine.