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Trabzon Cooking Class & Local Market Tour – Taste of the Black Sea
About This Tour
Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of the Black Sea region with our Trabzon Cooking Class & Local Market Tour. Discover the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Trabzon cuisine as you explore local markets, learn to cook authentic dishes, and enjoy a delicious meal made by your own hands. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.
Tour Highlights
Trabzon's market with local cheese, smoked fish, fresh produce and herbal teas
Handpicking the ingredients for the class with your guide
A countryside kitchen or family-owned village house as the venue
Kuymak (Mihlama), a cheese-and-cornmeal dish served hot
Hamsili Pilav or fried anchovies
Hamsikoy Sutlaci, creamy rice pudding
A shared meal with homemade bread, fresh salad and endless Turkish tea
Optional shopping for jams, herbal teas, tel kadayifi and ceramics
Itinerary
Tour Program: Taste of the Black Sea
09:00 – Welcome & Hotel Pick-Up
Your culinary adventure begins as you’re picked up from your Trabzon hotel by your friendly guide. Sit back and relax as you’re transported to the heart of the city’s bustling culinary district.
09:30 – Traditional Market Tour & Ingredient Shopping
Wander through Trabzon’s lively market — a sensory delight filled with aromas of local cheese, smoked fish, fresh produce, and herbal teas. With your guide’s help, you’ll learn how locals choose the best ingredients and handpick items for today’s cooking class.
Ingredients may include:
Local butter (Trabzon tereyağı)
Cornmeal
Anchovies (hamsi – Black Sea staple!)
Aged cheese
Fresh herbs & milk
10:30 – Transfer to Authentic Cooking Venue
Next, travel to a charming countryside kitchen or family-owned village house where your host awaits with tea and warm smiles. The peaceful setting is ideal for your culinary journey.
11:00 – Hands-On Trabzon Cooking Class
Put on your apron and dive into the kitchen! Under the guidance of a local chef, you’ll prepare:
Kuymak (Mıhlama): A rich and gooey cheese-and-cornmeal dish, served hot
Hamsili Pilav or Fried Anchovies: Spiced rice with anchovies or crispy fried fish
Hamsiköy Sütlacı: Creamy rice pudding with a hint of village tradition
Learn local cooking secrets, hear family recipes, and get your hands deliciously dirty!
13:00 – Feast Time: Enjoy Your Culinary Creations
After cooking, gather around the table for a shared meal. Relish every bite of your Black Sea feast, accompanied by homemade bread, fresh salad, and endless Turkish tea. Your host may even share traditional stories or regional music for an unforgettable moment.
14:00 – Optional Artisan Food & Souvenir Shopping
Before returning, stop at a local workshop or specialty shop where you can browse and buy:
Homemade jams
Organic herbal teas
Tel kadayıfı (crispy desserts)
Wooden kitchen utensils & handmade ceramics
15:00 – Return to Hotel & Farewell
You’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel with full bellies, warm memories, and a few new recipes to take home.