Wine tasting at 2 Urla wineries: Small group tour from Izmir

Two wineries, two winemakers, one afternoon in Turkey's wine country

A small-group wine tasting tour visits two boutique wineries in Urla, Turkey's premier wine region, with pickup from Izmir city centre. You walk the vineyards, tour the production facilities, taste wines paired with appetizers, and meet the owners and winemakers who explain their methods. The five-hour tour returns you to the city centre by late afternoon.

The experience

Urla sits on Turkey's Aegean coast and has become one of the country's most important wine regions, built almost entirely on family-run boutique wineries. This tour picks you up from Izmir city centre and drives you to two of them: both part of the Urla Wine Route project. At each stop, you walk through the vineyards, see the production facilities, and taste a range of wines paired with appetizers. The guide is there to explain how each winery works and what sets their approach apart.

The group stays small, which means you get time to ask questions and talk directly with the owners and winemakers themselves, not just a tasting room staff member pouring samples. You learn why they chose their methods, what grapes they work with, and how the region's climate and soil shape what ends up in the glass. By the end of the afternoon, you're back in Izmir city centre.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off in Izmir city centre.
• tastings at both wineries.
• appetizers.
• time to meet and speak with the owners and winemakers.

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day except Saturday at 12:00, from US$ 325 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 12:001 on other days ›

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 3

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Winery Tour & Wine Tasting

Is this one for you?You join a small group, so you get real conversation with the winemakers instead of a rushed tasting-room pour. This suits anyone who wants to understand how the wine is made, not just taste it.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the two wineries on this tour?

The operator chose both as personal favorites over time and describes them as part of the Urla Wine Route project, but the specific details about each winery's focus, grape varieties or production style are not listed in advance: that discovery is part of the experience, and the guide will explain each one when you arrive.

Do I need wine knowledge to join this tour?

No. The tour is built for anyone ready to try new tastes and broaden their experience. The winemakers and owners walk you through their process and what makes their wines different, so you learn as you go.

What happens if I don't drink alcohol?

Appetizers are included with the tastings, and the tour focuses on the vineyard and production side as much as the wine itself, so you can participate fully and enjoy the food and the winery environment even if you skip the tastings.