Escape the city for a full-day wine tour in Turkey's historic Thrace region. Just 2.5 hours from Istanbul, you'll visit two prestigious wineries, Chateau Nuzun and Arcadia Vineyards.
Enjoy guided tastings, explore beautiful vineyards, and learn about the winemaking process. This tour is a perfect blend of scenic countryside and exquisite wine, returning you to your hotel by early evening.
Pickup included
Depart your centrally located Istanbul hotel at 8:00 a.m. in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Thrace, a region whose wine heritage dates back to the 2nd century AD. After a scenic 2.5-hour drive, arrive at Chateau Nuzun near the village of Çeşmeli for a guided tasting of signature wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir, while learning about their organic production. Around midday continue to Lüleburgaz for lunch (at your own expense), then visit Arcadia Vineyards, one of Turkey’s most prestigious wineries, to tour the estate, discover their winemaking techniques and sample a selection of their award-winning wines. With two memorable tastings complete, depart Arcadia around 4:00 p.m. and arrive back at your Istanbul hotel at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Opening hours are:
09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday
Price varies by option