| WELCOME TO GOKPINAR RETREAT CENTER |
| Gokpinar is an old , nomadic village with a population of 100. Located on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, we enjoy a location away from areas with heavy tourist traffic. We are only 10 minutes drive from a lovely beach. Our land sits at the edge of the village, on a scenic hilltop with views of all the landscape for miles around the village. Come and join us for a week to learn traditional way turkish cooking and experince the real turkish life of villagers! |
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| COOKING WEEK |
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| Learn how to make bread....! |
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| and cook the bread...! |
| The courses are run all year round for individuals and small groups. We will confirm your reservation as soon as you inform us the dates you wish to arrive at our center .The weekly programme details are as follows : The week includes : 7 Nights accommodation in a double room All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) All day free tea & cofee service Airport transfers from and to Bodrum International Airport Cooking classes everyday (2 hours per day) Day trips nearby beaches & local markets ,Bodrum city Centrum ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The cost of 7 nights 8 days programme , per person, double occupancy : 350 GBP / 490 EURO / 750 USD Single Room Supplement: 70 GBP / 105 EURO / 125 USD Add carpet weaving course package to this programme at an additional cost of : 175 pounds / 250 euros / 350 USD per person contact us for any further questions or reservations A 250 USD deposit via paypal or major credit cards needed for bookings. The rest amount can be paid upon arrival. If you like to add extra tours to your package you can view the options at : http://www.caravanturkey.com/gokpinararound.html Additional travel days in Istanbul or other parts of Turkey can be added. We do arrange airport transfers and domestic flights upon request in Turkey! Please ask for different programmes! contact us for any further questions or reservations Below is more information about travel & booking details |
| Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, onions, beans & eggplant are picked every day from our garden & cooked in a traditional way |
| Turkish food is fresh, delicious, and meals include cooked vegetables or salads, soups, fruit, meats, fish, breads and sweets. Traditional meals create variety with seasonal ingredients and delight families while presenting a healthy diet. Grilling foods outdoors is very popular and suits the Turkish love of feasting al fresco. Learn this unique cuisine from an accomplished local cook, with all lessons translated to English in a friendly and creative atmosphere. |
| Turkish cooking uses fresh herbs! |
| Gokpinar's mountain top views and construction of local stone create beautifiul locations for every meal! |
| Shopping at the local markets offers the best of food, clothing, kitchen goods and many other items for daily Turkish life. |
| Learn turkish how to make turkish coffee ! |
| CaravanTurkey Alternative holiday specialist .....More than a Guide in Turkey..... |
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| U.S. TOLL FREE NUMBER 866 966 3166 |
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| breakfasts in gokpinar ! |
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The cost of 7 nights accomodation package for non coursers per person 275 pound / 375 euro / 550 USD children 0 - 6 are free of charge 6 - 12 half price This cost includes all meals (brakfast,lunch,dinner),return airport transfer from Bodrum international airport , all day tea coffe service, visits to local markets, beach trips For shorter term visitors 1 night accomodation cost per person including brakfast,lunch & dinner is 35 pound / 55 euro / 75 USD TRAVEL The international Bodrum/Milas airport is 30 minutes drive away from Gokpinar. There are charter flights between May / October from Europe & UK .Turkish airlines and other airlines fly all year around to Bodrum via Istanbul .Their web sites : www.turkishairlines.com www.atlasjet.com www.onurair.com.tr Here are some helpful links for low cost charter flights from UK: www.thomascook.com www.flightline.co.uk www.airflights.co.uk From Nederlands www.corendon.com Most nationalities need a VISA for entry to Turkey, these can be purchased on arrival. (For British citizens it costs £10, For US citizens 20 USD.) MONEY Turkish lira has just changed to YTL to avoid too many zeros.The app. rates are 1 English pound : 2,50 YTL 1 Euro : 1.65 YTL 1 USD : 1.15 YTL BOOKING For reservations please send us an e-mail mentioning the dates you would like to join our programmes .We will be back to you with details. Caravanturkey - Bodrum - Turkey Morning Tour & Travel Services PHONE : 00905333655906 00902523131896 00902523735750 FAX : 00902523133889 Caravanturkey US Mrs.Graelin Cameron North Carolina US TOLL FREE NUMBER 866 966 3166 Caravanturkey UK Sara Wicebloom Mobile 07958 463259; Studio 020 7284 8910 London |
| We're listed in the TravelQuest cooking courses and holidays pages, which also contain listings of wine tasting, gourmet eating, chocolate lovers and many other food and drink related holiday categories. |
| Group class week dates 2nd - 9th February 2008 12th - 19th March 2008 22nd - 29th March 2008 1st - 8th April 2008 8th -15th April 2008 15th - 22nd April 2008 22nd - 29th April 2008 9th -16th May 2008 22nd - 29th May 2008 1st - 8th June 2008 8th -15th June 2008 15th -22nd June 2008 22nd -29th June 2008 1st - 8th July 2008 8th -15th July 2008 15th - 22nd July 2008 22nd - 29th July 2008 1st - 8th August 2008 8th -15th August 2008 15th -22nd August 2008 22nd - 29th August 2008 29th August - 5th September 2008 5th - 12th September 2008 13th - 20th September 2008 21st - 28th September 2008 Please ask for more dates after September or if you are planning to come on a spesific date. Our cooking weeks keep going on all year around! You can add travel days to our programmes |
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