Jewish Heritage Tour 6 Nights 7 Days
Highlights
- ✓Explore Istanbul's Jewish Heritage - Discover Istanbul's rich Jewish history with visits to the Galata Tower, Neve Shalom Synagogue, and the Jewish Museum, which showcases the Ottoman and Turkish tolerance towards the Jewish community. Enjoy the Star of David in Balat and step into the 600-year-old Ahrida Synagogue.
- ✓Breathtaking Bosphorus Cruise - Sail through the Bosphorus Strait on a scenic cruise, offering stunning views of Ottoman palaces, fortresses, and traditional Ottoman wooden houses. Marvel at the beauty of the European and Asian shores while learning about the Jewish heritage of the region.
- ✓Visit Ancient Synagogues in Sardis & Izmir - Explore the ancient Sardis Synagogue, one of the oldest in the world, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Visit the Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir, a remarkable site with a history that stretches over 2,000 years, reflecting the long-standing Jewish presence in the region.
- ✓The Wonders of Ephesus - Discover the ruins of Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Stroll along the famous marble roads, visit the Library of Celsus, and immerse yourself in the ancient Roman and Greek history preserved at the Ephesus Museum.
- ✓Jewish Heritage and Ottoman Splendor - Visit Topkapi Palace and learn about the Jewish diplomats and court physicians who once served at the Ottoman sultans' court. Explore the lavish chambers and stunning treasures, including the Spoonmaker's Diamond, one of the largest diamonds in the world.
- ✓Explore the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar - Experience the vibrant colors and scents of Istanbul’s Egyptian Spice Bazaar and shop in the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets with over 4,000 shops.
Overview
This Jewish Heritage Tour offers a captivating exploration of Turkey's rich and diverse Jewish history, spanning the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul to the ancient cities of Izmir and Ephesus. Starting in Istanbul, you'll visit key landmarks such as the Galata Tower, the Jewish Museum, and Neve Shalom Synagogue, offering a unique glimpse into the Jewish community's cultural and historical roots. The journey continues with visits to the ancient Sardis Synagogue and the world-renowned Ephesus ruins, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Throughout the tour, you’ll experience not only Turkey’s Jewish heritage but also its stunning landmarks, from the Blue Mosque to the spectacular Bosphorus cruise. This immersive itinerary combines history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, creating a truly unforgettable experience.
Route
Itinerary
Our transferman will be ready to meet you at Istanbul Airport upon your arrival. After we meet you at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
(Including Breakfast)
After meet with your guide, visit to The Galata Tower, in
the Galata Region where, you will enjoy magnificent view of Istanbul. The
Bosphorus, The Marmara Sea and the Golden Horn. Galata tower was the center of
the old Jewish community. Then we continue to visit Jewish Museum ( Monday to
Thursday between 10:00am to 16:00pm) in Karakoy street, just near old Tunnel
where you can see the Ottoman and Turkish tolerance to the Jewish community in
Turkey and it is also a unique and only one museum one of the Muslum country in
the world.Jewish Heritage Tour - Istanbul Then visit the Neve Shalom Synagogue
or the Askenazy Synagogue. After having lunch, we drive to Balat where we will
visit to Star of David, appears on the facade of some of the buildings in the
area and during the tour we will continue to visit Ahrida Synagogue which was
built in 1412. After tour transfer back to your hotel. Stay overnight in
Istanbul.
(Including Breakfast)
Today we will explore some of Istanbul's most famous
landmarks and see why it is the only city in the world that truly bridges East
and West, past and present. Visit the world-renowned Jewish Heritage Tour -
Istanbul Blue Mosque, built in 1616, and enjoy the rare beauty of its Iznik
tiles and six minarets. Across the way. Then Hagia Sophia, built in the 6th
century by Emperor Justinian as the largest and most magnificent church in the
Christian world. After lunch, it's on to explore the worldly splendors of Topkapi
Palace overlooking the bosporus, home of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400
years. The oldest and largest of the remaining palaces in the world. Many of
the Ottoman diplomats and court physicians were Jews and you'll have the chance
to walk in their footsteps, as you explore the lavish chambers and Jewish
Heritage Tour - Istanbul courtyards that comprise the Palace and their contents
including the legendary harem, imperial thrones, costumes and precious jewels.
The most famous inhabitant of the treasury is the pear-shaped 86 carat
Spoonmaker's Diamond, one of the largest in the world. The Grand Bazaar was
built at the command of Fatih Mehmet shortly after the Conquest. It contains
4399 shops, 2195 workshops, 497 stalls and 18 fountains. After the tour,
transfer back to the hotel, time at leisure. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
(Including Breakfast)
Breakfast and check out from your hotel in the morning.
Visit the Egyptian Bazaar known as Spice Market to taste the hundreds of lively
colored spices; before embark on a ferry to start your Jewish Heritage Tour -
Sardis cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, while sailing along the European and
Asian shores enjoy viewing Ottoman Palaces, Fortresses, Ottoman wooden houses
and Suspension bridges. After this lovely cruise, possibility of lunch in a
restaurant along the Bosphorus. After lunch, take a flight to Izmir known in
ancient times as Smyrna and has a 400-year-old Jewish community. Arrive in
Izmir and check in to your hotel. Stay overnight in Izmir.
(Including Breakfast)
After
breakfast you will visit Beth Israel Synagogue which dating from 220 B.C.It is
abundant in synagogues, of which you will visit the most important one this
morning.Then drive on to Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia. Here you will
visit the remains of one of the world's oldest synagogue's Jewish Heritage Tour
- Izmir, the Sardis Synagogue, first built in the 3rd century BC. After tour
return to Izmir and enjoy wonderful Kordon offers the bests of the Aegean. Stay
overnight in Izmir.
(Including Breakfast)
After
breakfast we will have a full day to explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved
cities of antiquity. It is the site of the temple of Artemis, one of the
sevenJewish Heritage Tour - Ephesus wonders of the ancient world. You will
stroll the marble road past the Roman terrace houses, the Library of Celsus and
the bath to the theater where Greek and Roman drama was performed and classical
concerts still take place today. Inside the Ephesus Museum you'll find many of
the most famous relics of the ongoing excavations protected from the elements.
After tour return to your hotel. Stay overnight in Izmir.
(Including: Breakfast)
After visits transfer to the airport to take a back to
Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul and the end of our services.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Flights
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Insurance
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
Not included
- ✕Additional Services
- ✕Other not included
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