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Exclusive EscapesFood & WineTurkish Vegetarian Cuisine | Semra Akdeniz is one of Turkey’s most imaginative and renowned vegetarian chefs. This is your chance to take advantage of her reputation for creative cooking and learn some of her secrets – all in the inspiring location of Yediburunlar Lighthouse. A visit to Yediburunlar Lighthouse means a holiday centered around superb food. The imaginative vegetarian cuisine is a fundamental part of any stay. The breakfasts are mini-feasts in themselves – comprising a wide range of local fare, all beautifully presented and of course served in the most dramatic setting. The culinary highlight of the day is the evening meal which is presented in ‘gourmet’ style. Six special vegetarian courses are prepared and beautifully presented by Semra. These are accompanied by wines from the surprisingly wellstocked cellar. |
Turkish Vegetarian Cuisine - The Itinerary
We are delighted to have persuaded Semra to create this special week which provides a truly fascinating opportunity to discover more about one of the world’s finest cuisines and received 'rave reviews' following its introduction in 2008.
Following a ‘get to know each other’ session on Sunday morning, classes are held for approximately two hours each morning and late afternoon.
The course can be tailored to all ability levels...
The classes will involve the preparation of lunch and dinner on most days with pupils able to enjoy the experience of creating each dish from preparation all the way to service. On most days time is available to relax at Yediburunlar Lighthouse and on some it will be possible to explore the region on a trek with your other host – Semra’s partner, Leon.
Other experiences will include visiting a local mountain-village to learn some ancient recipes and techniques. On Tuesday the party travels to the harbour town of Fethiye on market day. A visit to the market is followed by a few lazy hours at sea in the Gulf of Fethiye before returning to Yediburunlar for supper.
Prices & Availability
| Date | Duration | Maximum Places | Places Available | Current Early Booking Offer Price |
| 6 July 2013 | 7 nights | 14 | 10 | £1,200 |
Prices Include
Direct Saturday flight from Stansted, Gatwick or Manchester to Dalaman
Yediburunlar and Mountain Lodge Suites
The Course
1 or 2 Guided Treks (if required)
A Gulf Gulet Cruise (not Kalkan)
Full Board
Transfers from and to Dalaman (& locations relevant to the course)
No single supplement
Upgrade to The Eagle's View suites - £200 per person
Reduction per person for sharing a room with partner - £100 (participating guests only)
Non participating partner - £700
As with our entire portfolio, the Current Offer Prices are based on payment in full at the time of booking. Alternatively add 5% to the rate and you are welcome to pay a deposit of £350 with the balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.
No Flights Required
You are welcome to use flights other than our own or book the course without flights at all
Holiday Cost: Deduct £200 from the price above + (if applicable) the cost of any ad hoc flight, which can be booked by you or us as you prefer
This rate includes airport transfers (utilised or not).
What the Papers Say
The Irish Times - Relax first cook later
A week on Turkey’s Lycian Coast, learning how to cook with locally sourced organic ingredients, would be a pretty yummy proposition at the best of times; a week at Yediburunlar Lighthouse, however, is a feast for the eyes and ears as well as the digestive system.
Wanderlust - Making a Mezze
We were on a vegetarian cookery course at Turkey’s Yediburunlar Lighthouse, a small hotel with a huge reputation for its organic and predominately vegetarian cuisine. Semra Aydeniz and her husband, Leon, built the hotel themselves, in a remote and rugged spot with stunning coastal views along the famed Lycian Way.
The Guardian - Vegetarian feasts
From shitake mushrooms in Scotland to chocolate in Belize, our guide to the world's best vegetarian food.
The Sunday Times - Tasty cookery courses
Don't just sit there watching Nigella and her sauces. Explore with our guide to the tastiest cookery courses. Twenty years ago, the idea of cooking on holiday was absurd. Food was a fag - it was the kitchen you were running away from. Then along came all those celebrity chefs, with their "anyone can do it" ethos and exotic ideas about opening up international cuisine.
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