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Code LRT 153/A |
Istanbul Jewish HeritageTour (Daily) |
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Full day tour in centuries-old
Jewish neighborhood, Galata, with its tower built by the
Genoese.
Visit Neve Shalom Synagogue & Ashkenaz Synagogue, drive
to Balat along the Golden Horn where the Star of David
appears on the facades of some buildings. Visit to
Ahrida Synagogue, built in the 15th century. If required,
lunch at Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim).
Visit to the special "Exhibition of the Quincentannial
Foundation" about the Jews in Turkey, upon private
rendezvous, and the Jewish Cemetery, where the martyrs
of Neve Shalom are buried. Last stop at Ortaköy, first
disembark point of Sepharads, welcommed by the Ottoman
Sultan, and visit to Etz-Ahayim Synagogue. |
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Code LRT 153/B |
Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour (5 Days) |
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1st day, Wednesday - Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul..Meet your guide and driver and
transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
2nd day, Thursday - Istanbul
After breakfast, visit Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.After
Lunch, visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica
Cistern and Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
3rd day, Friday - Istanbul
Visit Pera, the Galata quarter and Galata Tower, Neve
Shalom Synagogue, Ashkenazi Synagogue and the Zülferis
Synagogue and Museum. Following a lunch break in Galata,
continue to the Golden Horn to visit Ahrida Synagogue in
Balat, Chora Church and Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup.
Overnight in Istanbul.
4th day, Saturday - Istanbul
You may walk to the synagogue to attend morning Shabbat
services.
The day is at leisure.
5th day, Sunday - Home
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for
homebound flight.
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Code LRT 153/C |
Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour (6 Days) |
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1st day, Tuesday - Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul. Meet your guide and driver and
transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
2nd day, Wednesday - Istanbul
After breakfast, visit Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.
After Lunch, visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica
Cistern and Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
3rd day, Thursday - Istanbul
Visit the Spice Market and Rustempasa Mosque, followed
by a cruise by ferry through the Bosphorus, by which you
will also be served lunch, at a fisherman's village
named Ortakoy. In the afternoon, explore the opulent
19th century Dolmabahce Palace.
Overnight in Istanbul.
4th day, Friday - Istanbul
Visit Pera, the Galata quarter and Galata Tower, Neve
Shalom Synagogue, Ashkenazi Synagogue and the Zülferis
Synagogue and Museum. Following a lunch break in Galata,
continue to the Golden Horn to visit Ahrida Synagogue in
Balat, Chora Church and Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup.
Overnight in Istanbul.
5th day, Saturday - Istanbul
You may walk to the synagogue to attend morning Shabbat
services.
The day is at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
6th day, Sunday - Home
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for homebound
flight.
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Code LRT 153/D |
Izmir
Jewish Heritage Tour (Daily) |
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This morning visit the Senora Synagogue (if possible)
and Havra Street in Izmir where Jewish immigrants
settled in 1492.
You'll continue on to Sardes, where you'll visit one of
the important historical cities of western Anatolia, the
capital of the Lydian State. Sardes has rich
architectural works reflecting its magnificent past.
You'll see the Temple of Artemis, the mint house where
coins were made, the gold purifying center, shops,
gymnasium and the synagogue which was once one of the
largest in history, built first in the 4th century BC.
Overnight in Izmir.
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Code LRT 153/E |
Izmir
Jewish Heritage Tour (2 Days) |
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1st day - Ephesus
Start from your hotel or from the airport for the visit
of the world famous great Ionian city of Ephesus, the
House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final days,
Continue to visit the Basilica of St. John and The
Ephesus museum.Drive back to the hotel.
2nd day - Izmir
This morning visit the Senora Synagogue (if possible)
and Havra Street in Izmir where Jewish immigrants
settled in 1492. You'll continue on to Sardes, where
you'll visit one of the important historical cities of
western Anatolia, the capital of the Lydian State.
Sardes has rich architectural works reflecting its
magnificent past. You'll see the Temple of Artemis, the
mint house where coins were made, the gold purifying
center, shops, gymnasium and the synagogue which was
once one of the largest in history, built first in the
4th century BC.
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Code LRT 153/F |
Istanbul
- Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Ephesus -
Istanbul (13 Days) |
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1st day, Tuesday - Istanbul
Arrival.
2nd day, Wednesday - Istanbul
Morning visit to a Jewish neighborhood, Galata. You will
see the Galata tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Visit
the local synagogues, Neve Shalom and the Askenazy
Synagogue. After lunch, visit the Hippodrome, a 3rd
century site, where chariots raced during the Roman
period. Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles
and six minarets. Visit St. Sophia, a world heritage
site built in the 6th century.
Overnight in Istanbul.
3rd day, Thursday - Istanbul
Visit the famous Spice Market, transfer to the pier,
take a cruise along the Bosphorus. Lunch in a fish
restaurant with the beautiful view of Bosphorus. Visit
Topkapi Palace, its priceless collection of jewels and
Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
4th day, Friday - Istanbul
Visit of the Balat neighborhood where you will see the
star of David appearing on building facades. Visit the
15th Ahrida and the Yanbol Synagogues. Visit the Jewish
home for the elderly along the Golden Horn.
Overnight in Istanbul.
5th day, Saturday - Istanbul
You may walk to the synagogue to attend morning Shabbat
services. The day is at leisure.
6th day, Sunday - Istanbul - Cappadocia
Transfer to the airport for the early flight to
Cappadocia. Visit Soganli village and rock churches,Taskinpasa
mosque,Kaşlik monastery,Cemil village and Mustafapasa
town.
After local lunch in an old greek house, visit Kaymakli
underground city and the local carpet and kilim
workshops.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
7th day, Monday - Cappadocia
Discover the surreal landscape of Cappadocia, rock cut
monasteries and churches, the fairy chimnies, troglodyte
dwellings, and valleys. Visit Dervent and Pasabag
Valleys,Zelve and Goreme Open air Museums, Avanos town
which is famous with Tile and pottery workshops, Sarıhan
Caravanserai, Uchisar rock castle and Ortahisar village
and museum.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
8th day, Tuesday - Konya - Pamukkale
Early start from Cappadocia to Pamukkale via Konya,the
ancient Seljuk capital, with its huge monastery complex
and shrine of the mystic Mevlana, inspiration of the
rite of whirling dervishes.. Visit the Mevlana Museum
after lunch drive to Pamukkale.
Overnight in Pamukkale in a thermal hotel.
9th day, Wednesday - Ephesus
Early start for the visit of the world famous great
Ionian city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, where
she spent her final days, Continue to visit the Basilica
of St. John and drive to Izmir.
Overnight in Izmir.
10th day, Thursday - Izmir
This morning visit the Senora Synagogue (if possible)
and Havra Street in Izmir where Jewish immigrants
settled in 1492. You'll continue on to Sardes, where
you'll visit one of the important historical cities of
western Anatolia, the capital of the Lydian State.
Sardes has rich architectural works reflecting its
magnificent past. You'll see the Temple of Artemis, the
mint house where coins were made, the gold purifying
center, shops, gymnasium and the synagogue which was
once one of the largest in history, built first in the
4th century BC.
Overnight in Izmir.
11th day, Friday - Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to
the hotel and
Overnight in Istanbul.
12th day, Saturday - Istanbul
Free day in Istanbul.
13th day, Sunday - Home
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for homebound
flight. |
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Code LRT 153/G |
Istanbul -
Ephesus - Izmir - Istanbul (11 Days) |
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1st day, Tuesday -
Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul. Meet your guide and driver and
transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
2nd day, Wednesday - Istanbul
Morning visit to a Jewish neighborhood, Galata. You will
see the Galata tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Visit
the local synagogues, Neve Shalom and the Askenazy
Synagogue. After lunch, visit the Hippodrome, a 3rd
century site, where chariots raced during the Roman
period. Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles
and six minarets. Visit St. Sophia, a world heritage
site built in the 6th century.
Overnight in Istanbul.
3rd day, Thursday - Istanbul
Visit the famous Spice Market, transfer to the pier,
take a cruise along the Bosphorus. Lunch in a fish
restaurant with the beautiful view of Bosphorus. Visit
Topkapi Palace, its priceless collection of jewels and
Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
4th day, Friday - Istanbul
Visit of the Balat neighborhood where you will see the
star of David appearing on building facades. Visit the
15th Ahrida and the Yanbol Synagogues. Visit the Jewish
home for the elderly along the Golden Horn.
Overnight in Istanbul.
5th day, Saturday - Istanbul
You may walk to the synagogue to attend morning Shabbat
services. The day is at leisure.
6th day, Sunday - Istanbul - Ephesus
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Izmir.Transfer
to the hotel in Kusadasi. Half day in leasure.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
7th day, Monday - Ephesus
Early start for the visit of the world famous great
Ionian city of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, where
she spent her final days, Continue to visit the Basilica
of St. John and drive to Izmir.
Overnight in Izmir.
8th day, Tuesday - Izmir
This morning visit the Senora Synagogue (if possible)
and Havra Street in Izmir where Jewish immigrants
settled in 1492. You'll continue on to Sardes, where
you'll visit one of the important historical cities of
western Anatolia, the capital of the Lydian State.
Sardes has rich architectural works reflecting its
magnificent past. You'll see the Temple of Artemis, the
mint house where coins were made, the gold purifying
center, shops, gymnasium and the synagogue which was
once one of the largest in history, built first in the
4th century BC.
Overnight in Izmir
9th day, Wednesday - Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to
the hotel and
Overnight in Istanbul.
10th day, Thursday - Istanbul
Free day in Istanbul.
11th day, Friday - Home
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for homebound
flight. |
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Code LRT 153/H |
Istanbul -
Cappadocia - Istanbul (9 Days) |
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1st day, Sunday -
Istanbul
Arrive at İstanbul.Take the flight to Cappadocia.Meet
your guide and driver and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
2nd day, Monday - Cappadocia
Discover the surreal landscape of Cappadocia, the fairy
chimneys, troglodyte dwellings and valleys.. Visit
Dervent and Pasabag Valleys,Zelve and Goreme Open air
Museums, Avanos town which is famous with Tile and
pottery workshops, Sarıhan Caravanserai, Uchisar rock
castle and Ortahisar village and museum.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
3rd day, Tuesday - Cappadocia
Visit Kaymakli underground city, Soganli village and
rock churches,Taskinpasa mosque, Keşlik monastery,Cemil
village and Mustafapasa town.
After local lunch in an old greek house, visit the local
carpet and kilim workshops.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
4th day, Wednesday - Cappadocia - Istanbul
Transfer to the airport for the flight to İstanbul
,transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
5th day, Thursday - Istanbul
Morning visit to a Jewish neighborhood, Galata. You will
see the Galata tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Visit
the local synagogues, Neve Shalom and the Askenazy
Synagogue. After lunch, visit the Hippodrome, a 3rd
century site, where chariots raced during the Roman
period. Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles
and six minarets. Visit St. Sophia, a world heritage
site built in the 6th century.
Overnight in Istanbul
6th day, Friday - Istanbul
Visit of the Balat neighborhood where you will see the
star of David appearing on building facades. Visit the
15th Ahrida and the Yanbol Synagogues. Visit the Jewish
home for the elderly along the Golden Horn.
Overnight in Istanbul.
7th day, Saturday - Istanbul
You may walk to the synagogue to attend morning Shabbat
services. The day is at leisure
8th day, Sunday - Istanbul
Transfer to the pier, take a cruise along the Bosphorus.
Lunch in a fish restaurant with the beautiful view of
Bosphorus. Visit Topkapi Palace, its priceless
collection of jewels and Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
9th day, Monday - Home
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for homebound
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