In a nutshell

If you want to amaze your friends or impress someone by discussing the particular features of Turkish wines, don't miss the guided tour of the Yedibilgeler wine cellar. You'll stroll among the vineyards and lavender bushes and taste local wine and cheeses. On your way back, take the opportunity to bring home some of the souvenirs you can pick up in the Kuşadasi bazaar.

Main stops

Vineyard of the seven wise men, 'Yedibilgeler': guided tour with information about the vineyards and wine production.
Wine tasting with Turkish cheeses.
Free time in the center of Kuşadasi to visit markets and bazaars.

The programme

Few people know that Turkey is the fourth biggest grape producer in the world. In fact, it is said that viticulture and wine making first began in this very geographical area around 6,000 years ago.
That's why we're taking you on a sightseeing tour to the Yedibilgeler or “seven wise men” vineyard: a stone castle in the countryside that guards this millenary knowledge.
Guided by a wine expert, you'll explore the whole estate, from the vines to the cellars, learning all about local grape varieties, harvesting and the production and fermentation process.
The highlight of the tour comes at the end with the wine tasting, which is accompanied by a selection of local cheeses. After the tasting, you'll still have a little time left to wander outdoors among the grape vines and lavender fields.
Back in Kuşadasi, you can lose yourself in the street markets and bazaars in search of the perfect souvenir. If you're superstitious or just like the color blue, take the opportunity to bring home a Nazar Bonjuk, the traditional amulet with a painted eye that brings good luck and wards off evil spirits.