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Yes for cultural visits — we use licensed guides on scheduled routes.

Is this gaziantep food guide guide updated for 2026?

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Experiences · 3 min · Published February 2026 · Updated March 2026

Baklava, kebap, lahmacun and pistachios — why Gaziantep is UNESCO's creative city of gastronomy and how to visit.

UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy — home to Turkey's finest baklava and Antep pistachios.

Ali Nazik kebap, lahmacun, katmer and pistachio baklava from Imam Cagdas or Koçak.

Fly to Gaziantep or add a day from Mardin/Southeast package. Allow one full day for food and the mosaic museum.

Our Southeast heritage package includes Gaziantep culinary stops with a local foodie guide.

Baklava origin, pistachio kebap and lahmacun — dedicated foodies fly via Gaziantep (GZT). Zeugma mosaic museum world-class.

Katmer breakfast pastry, ali nazik eggplant, yuvarlama soup. Copper bazaar for coffee sets.

Stop en route to Mardin or southeast heritage — /packages/southeast-turkey-heritage. 1–2 nights sufficient for food focus.

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