Izmir to Aphrodisias: Cooking & Ceramics Class
- 8–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Blend archaeology, cuisine, and traditional craftsmanship on a full-day cultural journey from Izmir to Aphrodisias. Travel through the Aegean countryside to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its marble sculpture school and remarkably preserved ancient monuments. Explore highlights such as the Temple of Aphrodite, Tetrapylon, Theatre, Agora, and one of the best-preserved ancient stadiums in the world while your guide reveals the city’s artistic and historical importance. After the archaeological visit, join a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef. Learn to prepare regional dishes such as lahmacun and eggplant moussaka, then enjoy the meal you have helped create. Complete the experience with a ceramic workshop, where a skilled artisan introduces traditional shaping and decorating techniques as you craft your own piece. This immersive tour brings together history, flavor, and creativity in one memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour guide
- Ceramic workshop
- Culinary workshop
What's not
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Pick-up from designated locations in Izmir and embark on a comfortable journey to the historic Aphrodisias Ancient City. Our trip will be approx. 2,5 hours.
Guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, exploring its well-preserved monuments, theater, and stadium. Learn about the history and significance of this ancient gem. OUr visit will be 2,5 hours. Hands-on Cooking Class: Learn how to prepare Turkish pizza (lahmacun) and eggplant moussaka under the guidance of a local chef. Experience the rich flavors and traditions of Turkish cuisine as you prepare and cook your own meal. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant, tasting a variety of authentic dishes. Ceramic Crafting: Participate in a local ceramic-making workshop. Try your hand at shaping and designing your own ceramic piece, guided by a skilled artisan.
Relax on the way back to Izmir, reflecting on your day filled with history, culinary discoveries, and artistic creations. Drop-off at designated locations.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Gezenthi Travel Agency
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in İzmir
- Its from-price is 45% above the median of the 148 day trips we list in İzmir.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 74 of 148.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About İzmir
İzmir is Turkey's third-largest city, an Aegean port with an old bazaar, a seafront promenade and the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Pergamon within reach.
İzmir, known to the ancient Greeks as Smyrna, lies at the head of a deep gulf on the Aegean coast. Konak Square has an ornate clock tower from 1901 and the small Konak Mosque, and the Kemeraltı bazaar sprawls behind it with workshops, mosques and old caravanserais. The Asansör, a historic lift in the Karataş district, rises to a terrace overlooking the gulf, and a long promenade, the Kordon, runs beside the water.
Top-ranked sights in İzmir: Pergamon (Pergamum), Sardis (Sart), Bergama Asklepion (Pergamon Asclepeion).
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