Enjoy a scenic drive through the Turkish countryside to visit the Seven Sages Vineyard or "Yedibilgeler" in Turkish, a charming wine-making facility in the Kusadasi region. During the drive, your guide will impart fascinating facts about your surroundings and Turkey's wine industry - like the little known fact that Turkey is actually the world's fourth leading producer of grapes, and is home to hundreds of distinct varieties. The winery, housed in a stone chateau, is a state-of -the-art winemaking facility set in a lush green valley, with lavender gardens and, of course, beautiful vineyards. Upon arrival the resident wine expert will greet you at the facility and walk you to your assigned tasting table. You'll sample some of these award-winning wines, accompanied by an assortment locally produced specialty cheeses. After your winery tasting experience, you'll stop at a handicraft village; see Turkish weaving arts, and a carpet presentation. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.