Posted on 2019-04-29
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Turkey - Excursion to traditional charcoal makers outside Istanbul

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Description

In the forests outside of Istanbul are groups of traditional charcoal makers. These men and women create pyres from cut logs, cover them with dirt and straw, and then burn them for days. The smouldering mounds are constantly tended to keep the temperatures constant.

The charcoal making area is, depending on traffic, about an hour outside of the city and you will be taken there by private car. We will visit several of the working sites in order to find as many of the steps in the process as possible. (Although charcoal making continues all year the pace varies. At the very least there are always pyres being created and burned.)

As we will be in the countryside, good walking shoes are a must and depending on weather, it could be muddy. Lunch can be included at the end of the excursion for approximately 60TL per person.

Type of experience

  • Photo Tour

Where

  • North Africa and Middle East

What

  • Approach people
  • Experience local culture

When

  • Get in touch for availability

When (if specific dates)

April - November

Duration

  • Half day

Duration (other)

half day

Languages spoken

English, Turkish

What is included

  • Tour leader expenses
  • Car & driver

What is not included but recommended for the experience

A sense of adventure!

Five keywords that best describe the experience you will have

local culture
adventure
charcoal
traditional
nature

Camera equipment used by photographer

Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm, 35mm

Private or group?

  • Group

Max group size

3

Min group size

1

Non photographer's welcome

Yes
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