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What a delightful way to spend the day discovering the wonders of Istanbul's gastronomic culture. Cap off your day of sightseeing with a wonderful stroll through the Taksim and Beyoglu district, an area known for its lively nightlife and wonderful restaurants. A true culinary experience awaits on this guided, four-hour tour.

Turkey's cuisine is influenced by its proximity to Europe and Asia, which lends excitement to its fare. The flavors of both Mediterranean and Eastern foods are represented in the simple ingredients and the complex spices found in Istanbul, the culinary hotspot of Turkey.

Begin your tour with a 30-minute ride from port to Taksim Square, a hub of street vendors, sidewalk cafes and busy meyhanes, or taverns. From here, you'll follow your knowledgeable guide on a food-tasting crawl that samples goodies from 12 different establishments. As you walk, learn more about the area, stories of Turkish food and culture, and the latest food fads.

Sink your teeth into a classic smit bagel, coated in molasses and sesame. Cook your own seasoned kebab over a grill, and sample real baklava, soaked in honey and studded with nuts prepared in a wood-fire oven. Pause to sip a glass of raki, an alcoholic, aniseed-flavored beverage considered Turkey's real national drink. And that's just the beginning! In total, you will try over 12 different specialties on your walk, all the time enjoying the camaraderie of fellow gastronomic adventurers.

Satiated, sit back and relax on the short motorcoach ride back to port.