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Jewish Heritage Tour in Turkey | Kosher Tour in Turkey | Jewish Travel

Jewish Heritage / Kosher

Tour 


The history of the Jews in Anatolia started many centuries before the migration

of Sephardic Jews. Remnants of Jewish settlement from the 4th century B.C. have

been uncovered in the Aegean region... More Details

 
  Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL - We welcome you at the airport, transfer you

      to your hotel and give an orientation.

      Day 2 - ISTANBUL - We start the tour at Galata, the centuries old Jewish

      neighborhood with its famous landmark tower built by the Genovese traders

      in 1348. We drive along the Golden Horn to Balat where many of the Jews

      settled in 1492 after being expelled from Spain. Next we visit Ahrida

      Synagogue built in the 15th century and Zulfaris Jewish Museum. After

      sightseeing the area we visit a Jewish retirement home. (B,L)

      Day 3 - ISTANBUL - Today we visit the Blue Mosque built in 1616 with Iznik

      tiles and stained glass. Adjacent is the site of the Hippodrome with the

      Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm

      II. Next we admire Saint Sophia, built during the reign of emperor

      Justinian in 535. Afterwards we tour the Ottoman Empire's Topkapi Palace,

      walk through its rooms full of exquisite art and view its priceless

      treasures. Later we visit the dazzling Grand Bazaar which houses many

      artisans and is a shopper's paradise with over 4,000 shops selling

      precious handmade rugs, jewelry, leather goods, souvenirs, etc. (B, L)

      Day 4 - ISTANBUL - In the morning we visit the Spice Bazaar where the five

      senses are stimulated and merchants offer a variety of natural remedies.

      Next we take a wonderful cruise on the Bosphorus, passing the Dolmabahce

      and Beylerbeyi Palaces and many historical and modern mansions. We

      disembark near the Black Sea village of Sariyer and drive along the strait

      to visit the Ethnography Museum. (B)

      Day 5 - ISTANBUL - IZMIR - EPHESUS - IZMIR - After breakfast transfer to

      airport, fly to Izmir and drive to Seljuk. Visit Ephesus, the most

      important and best preserved antique city. Here we walk on marble paved

      roads and see the sites: Celsus Library, Great Theater, Roman Baths,

      Agoras, fountains and temples including one of the Seven Wonders of the

      World, Artemis Temple. (B,L)

      Day 6 - IZMIR - SARDIS - IZMIR - We drive to Sardis, the ancient capital

      of Lydia, once the world's richest city. The first coins were made here.

      Sites include temple of Artemis, Roman stadium, Roman baths, theater, one

      of the world’s oldest synagogues with some intact mosaic pavements. Next

      we go back to Izmir and tour the many centuries old Jewish neighborhoods:

      Beth Israel & Signora Synagogues, lively and colorful Havra & Dario Moreno

      Streets. (B,L)

      Day 7 - Departure or Extension - After breakfast we transfer to the

      airport for the trip back home or if arrangements are made we go on

      another tour or a yacht cruise or a holiday resort. (B)



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