Thracian Wine Tour – RY Marketplace

– Culinary- Visit Thrace wine region and one of the most popular Vineyard – Barbare- Wine Tasting

– Lunch multi course set menu with wines from the region

Description

Thrace (the north-western part of Turkey that borders Greece) is a historic wine region and produces some of Turkey’s best wines. The most popular of these is Barbare, just outside the city of Tekirdag. The tour will take us to the region, which includes a wine tasting and excellent food.

You will have a chance to taste some of the best wines of the region with some snacks. The grounds are in a nice part of countryside, and there is a short hiking trail that will take you through some of the vineyards, if you like. Lunch will be served after the wine tasting, after which you will have some free time then head back to Istanbul.

Who This Experience Is Good For

All lovers of wine and food.

Meet Our Local Host

Inspired by Can Topsakal’s friend Mr. Arnaud, a restaurant owner and distinguished proprietor of Chateau Cabrieres and Chateau Maucoil in the Châteauneuf-du Pape region in France, Barbare Vineyards tale begins in 2000. The owner of Barbare Vineyards, Can Topsakal, find the most suitable soil and microclimate for his vineyards at Tekirdağ in the Thrace region in Turkey. Subsequently, Topsakal purchased 230 acres of land in Tekirdağ to establish Barbare Vineyards to set forth on making his dream a reality.

Itinerary

9:30am: Depart from Kadikoy
Visit the vineyard, cellars
Wine tasting, try Barbare’s wines with some snacks.
Lunch
Free time to enjoy the wonderful countryside or chill out.
4pm: Transport back to Kadikoy

What’s Included

-Tour of the premises including cellars
-Wine tasting
-Transportation
-Lunch with a bottle of wine for two people

What’s Not Included

– Extra wine to take home
– Extra food or snacks not mentioned above
– Anything not mentioned on the list above

Know Before You Go

Minimum Needed

: 7 people

Maximum Capacity:

14 people

Booking Deadline

: 5 days before start date

Weather Dependent

: Yes & No – You may want to spend some time around the vineyard.

Difficulty Level

: Easy – No experience needed.

Special Clothing Required:

No.

Special Dietary Restrictions

: No – We will try our best to accommodate most dietary needs if given enough notice.

Extra Cash:

Needed for tipping (Not mandatory: you liked the service Tip! You did not? Is ok not to Tip. 10% is good), additional services & souvenirs.

Ground Transportation

: All ground transportation is included

What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]

After 24 hours & before the booking deadline

A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]

After the booking deadline

By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.