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Gourmet Tour - Sirince & The Rose Mansion

Kusadasi, Turkey

Gourmet Tour - Sirince & The Rose Mansion

DETAILS

  • 4
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

OVERVIEW

Walk through the atmospheric streets of the hillside village Sirince as a prelude to lunch at a historical mansion known for its rose gardens. As you approach the city, you will pass orchards of fruit such as peaches and kiwi that are often used to make highly prized sweet wines. Most of the stone-and-stucco residences in Sirince are painted white with red-tiled roofs, giving the village a wonderfully uniform and traditional appearance. It offers a magnificent setting for lunch at the beautifully restored Güllü Konak, which is Turkish for “rose mansion.” It is only fitting that each room is named for a variety of rose. Fruits from Sirince’s orchards are typically featured on the lunch menu. You will likely be served a salad of wild purslane and juicy peaches and a main dish of slow-braised beef ribs with dried fruits. The accompanying wines will also be infused with fruits such as apples or perhaps berries.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a meandering walk through the hillside village of Sirince.
• Dine at a traditional restaurant in the historic Rose Mansion.
• Delight in dishes and wines infused with various fruits from Sirince’s orchards.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Any allergies must be noted when booking the tour. This tour includes a little walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. Coaches do not have a lift and entering and exiting must be done via stairs. This tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can both make their way on and off the coach, and have a companion to assist. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their level of ability and stamina.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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