Full-Day Wine Tour from Istanbul

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a full-day guided wine tour from Istanbul through Turkey's historic Thrace region. Visit two prestigious wineries, Chateau Nuzun and Arcadia Vineyards, for tastings of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, zinfandel, and pinot noir. Learn about organic winemaking and the region's rich wine heritage while exploring scenic vineyards.

Full-day wine tour from Istanbul in the historic Thrace region
Visit two prestigious wineries, Chateau Nuzun and Arcadia Vineyards
Sample signature wines including cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and zinfandel
Learn about organic winemaking and regional wine traditions

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional tour guide
Tips except Driver and Guide
Entrance fee - Entrance fee

Lunch
Tips - Driver and Guide

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can also pick you up from your hotel if located in Sultanahmet (old city area) or Taksim. We depart at 8:00 am. from your hotel. Please advise us of your hotel details after completed your booking.

Meeting point

Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Hoca Paşa, Taya Hatun Sk no:5, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

11/22/2025 - 12/31/2026
Wednesday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Saturday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027
Wednesday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Saturday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Itinerary

Meet your guide at your central hotel in Istanbul and hop aboard an air-conditioned coach for your full-day wine tour in the Kirklareli region. As you voyage to the center of historical Thrace, listen as your guide sets the mood and delves into the wine heritage of this region. Hear about the Thracians who paved the way for wine, cultivating grape vines as early as the 2nd century AD.

Arrive at Poyrali after about two hours and step outside to enjoy a walk around this quiet village. Continue from here to the renown Chamlija Winery set in the Strandja mountains at an elevation of 2,790 feet (850 meters). Gaze over stunning mountain views and enjoy your first wine tastes that include varietals such as pinot noir and reisling.

Afterward, take a short drive through an old Thracian wine corridor that's separated by the Aegean Sea and Kirklareli and discover the quaint winery of Vino Dessera. Sip on delicious varietals here such as its famous Sauvignon Cris, a velvty version of a Sauvignon Blanc. Then, rest for a bit and savor a wholesome lunch that includes all the wine you can drink. For the sample menu check out the Itinerary.

Following your meal and the buzz of wine, voyage to the village of Cesmeli and enter the nearby Chateau Nuzun winery. Learn about the aging of these organic wines in French oak barrels and other production techniques as you capture charming hillside and vineyard views. Then, learn a bit from your expert guide on how to judge wine as you tip back your glass and enjoy signature flavors of zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and merlot.

Finally, leave your last winery and return to your hotel in Istanbul where your tour ends.

Chateau Nuzun Vineyard And Winery

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Minimum age is 18 years
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Featured review

Neil R

This was a long but really enjoyable day. Be warned that the countryside of Thrace does not look particularly inviting on a cold and overcast February day what countryside does?. But we visited 3 excellent and very welcoming wineries and enjoyed generous tasting measures of wines that were always interesting and sometimes excellent. The winemakers were clearly very proud of what they do and this came over in their welcome. The lunch was excellent, as were the generous supplies of cheese and nuts which got us through a lot of tasting. In between our guide Ahmed shared lots of interesting information about what it's like to live in Turkey and we had some enjoyable conversations. If like us, you were only visiting Istanbul on your trip and want to get out of the big city for a day, this is a good choice.

Reviews

4.3

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Great tour, but a little long

Jared_S, May 2023

Our tour included 3 Turkish wineries — all very good. And the guide was fantastic, and transportation was friendly and well-organized. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that each winery is at least 1.5-2 hours apart (one was close to the Bulgarian border), which makes for an exceptionally long day.

Full day wine tour

Explorer30893973812, May 2019

The highlight of our trip to Istanbul was Full-Day Wine Tour lead by vibrant knowledgeable Ozzie. The 3 hour journey west along the Sea of Marmara, trips to 2 wineries and lunch with panoramic views across vast wine fields was terrific as was the unlimited wine lunch. Ozzie provided a WiFi hotspot which made the day out even more special especially as my husband and I were the only guests hence a fantastic private tour. Ozzie, thanks so much. This tour is HIGHLY recommended for not only learning more about Turkish wines but also the people, land and foods outside of Istanbul.

This was a long but really enjoyable...

Neil R, Feb 2018

While our guide was very nice and...

Benjamin, Apr 2015

While our guide was very nice and took great care of us I would not recommend this tour for people who are visiting the country for the first time. If you are spending extended time in Turkey however or are returning it is definitely worth doing. As an American it was delightful to taste varietals that are not often exported if ever to the USA.

We enjoyed it and there are 3things...

Ruperto, Dec 2014

We enjoyed it and there are 3things you should be aware of. 1) if you go during winter months, there is not much of an vineyard to look at, 2) The wine region for this tour have not been around for too long so don't expect vintage type wines. 3) This tour takes you to part of the Thracian wine route

Enjoyed seeing the countryside...

Crystal B, Dec 2014

Enjoyed seeing the countryside outside of Istanbul. Because of the rainy weather we could not visit one Vinyard so the lady came to the lunch place with the wine instead. Only reason why I did not give five stars is that I was the sole person on the tour and as a single traveller would have preferred to have at least one other person to enjoy and discuss the different wines. Tour guide was very gracious and knowledable about the history of turkey. Driver was also very friendly and accommodating.

A really awesome tour! Something...

boothlr, Oct 2014

A really awesome tour! Something different to do in Istanbul. You get to not only taste the wines but see the vineyards and how the wine is made. Enjoyable for those who know a lot about wine and those who don't. I would highly recommend to anyone!

This was a new tour for the Operator...

Christine T, Sep 2014

This was a new tour for the Operator and we were only the second client to go on the tour but it was amazing. The tour took us to places in Turkey that would have normally been missed by a simple city tour. We met some wonderful people along the way and were welcomed so graciously. The vineyards they linked up with were very good. "Niko" was very knowledgeable and totally committed to giving a phenomenal tour. Fun, Fun day!

Inte populärt med en guide som dricker...

Berith W, Sep 2014

Inte populärt med en guide som dricker mer vin än resenärerna (och även chauffören). Efter halva dagen kom guiden på att vi var från Sverige och inte från Schweitz. Stressad vinprovning där guidens önskemål var mer prioriterat än våra. För lång busstur där man inte ens fick/kunde stäcka på benen under 3 timmar. Inte värt pengarna.