Wine Tasting Experiences Near Kalkan: Discover the Best Turkish Wines
Likya Winery: Off-the-radar treasure in the Taurus Mountains
Approximately 90 minutes from Kalkan, Likya Winery is one of the most celebrated producers in the region — yet it remains blissfully under the radar. Nestled in the Taurus Mountains, this boutique vineyard offers sweeping views, exclusive tasting experiences, and a warm, unpolished authenticity. It’s the antithesis of commercial; a place where you can tour the vines, talk to the vintners, and enjoy food pairings that celebrate the region’s produce.
Here, the bold Boğazkere and elegant Öküzgözü shine. The air is fresh, the landscape stirring, and the atmosphere deeply personal. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply curious, a visit to Likya offers both sensory pleasure and soulful immersion.
Üzümlü Village: Traditional Viticulture, Intimate Charm
Closer to Kalkan and steeped in tradition, Üzümlü Village (which translates to “with grapes”) offers something altogether different: a glimpse into authentic Turkish winemaking as it has been practised for generations. Rather than curated tastings or polished tours, you’ll encounter hand-harvested grapes, family recipes, and homemade wines poured with pride.
This is wine as a way of life — rustic, rooted, and real. Wander the village, speak with locals, and experience a side of Turkey that few travellers ever reach. The experience is simple, but its emotional and cultural richness is profound.
Why Wine Lovers Are Turning to Turkey
Whether it’s a glass of Narince enjoyed overlooking the mountains or a slow afternoon wandering among vines, wine tasting in Turkey rewards the curious. With its ancient lineage, emerging profile, and captivating landscapes, it’s a cultural experience as much as a culinary one.
And while the spotlight may still shine on France or Italy, those in the know are quietly looking east — to vineyards that hum with history, generosity, and genuine hospitality.
Plan Your Tailor-Made Wine Experience
If you’d like to include a visit to Likya Winery or Üzümlü Village in your next trip, we can organise a bespoke experience. From private vehicles and drivers and guided tastings to artisan picnics and multi-centre itineraries across Turkey’s wine regions let us know your preferences and we will take care of the details.
For true wine enthusiasts or guests looking to explore more of Turkey’s culturally rich and gastronomically diverse landscape, we can also design a cross-country, tailor-made wine itinerary. Imagine sampling elegant whites in the acclaimed Urla vineyards on the Aegean coast, sipping robust reds at the extraordinary Turasan Winery in Cappadocia after a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys, and uncovering one of the world’s oldest wine traditions in Mardin, where Assyrian Christian winemakers have kept their ancient craft alive in the far southeast.
These are unique regions, and we will be delighted to stitch together an immersive tailor made journey that will provide you with a more intimate way to explore hidden Turkey that few will ever see.