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Jewish Heritage - 3 Days

Duration: 3 days
Destination: Turkiye, Turkiye, Istanbul
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  • 3 days
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the most popular Synagogues of Istanbul with an expert Jewish guide. Learn as Jews have not only found religious asylum in Turkey but also become part of its society and assumed important roles in different fields. Today over 26,000 Jewish people live in Turkey. The vast majority live in Istanbul. Luxury transportation, 4* accommodation, lunch in the local restaurant provided.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Istanbul

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon arrival in Istanbul, the guide will greet you and drive to your hotel. After check-in leisure day to explore the city.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)

Day 2: Guided Full-Day Jewish Heritage Tour

Stop At: Ashkenazi Synagogue of Istanbul, Müeyyedzade, Yüksek Kaldırım Cd. No:27, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
"Ashkenazi Synagogue" is favored for its imposing facade with three oriental arches and octagonal rosette windows. Inside, the floors are of marble, the lofty blue dome is painted with stars, and the elaborately-worked ark of dark wood blends eastern European and Arabesque styles.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ahrida Synagogue, Kurkcu cesme Sokak Balat, Istanbul Turkiye
"Ahrida Synagogue" is in the Balat district, and is the oldest synagogue of Istanbul from the 1400s. The pulpit in the shape of Noah's Ark is exceptional here. "Komando Staircase" is a graceful curved double staircase built in the nineteenth century on the order of the Kamondos, the Jewish community`s most prosperous family.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Neve Shalom Synagogue, Buyuk Hendek Cad. No:61 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye
"Zulfaris Synagogue" is dating from 1671 and is presently being restored as a museum of Turkish Jewish life. After Lunch proceed to. "Neve Shalom Synagogue" is where the Turkish Jews attend Shabbat prayers, weddings, and funerals. Our guide explains to us about a few historical facts about the synagogue and the Turkish Jew’s history here.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye
We view "Galata Tower" from outside which dominates Istanbul’s skyline since 1348. We wander through the daily life of picturesque Galata District viewing workshops, groceries, housewives hanging out laundry, children playing in the narrow streets or making their way to and from school.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)

Day 3: End of our service

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon breakfast at the hotel, check out and according to your flight time drive to Airport. End of the Service.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • 2 night accommodation in Istanbul
  • Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transfer services from/to Airports on private basis
  • Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • 2x Breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • 1x Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Istanbul Airport
  • Entry/Admission - Ahrida Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Galata Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Neve Shalom Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Ashkenazi Synagogue of Istanbul

Exclusions
  • Beverage with meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Transfer provided from IST/SAW Airport

Airports

  • Istanbul Airport, TayakadIn Terminal Street No. 1, Istanbul 34283 Turkiye
  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

10:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 days


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