Join us on a inspiring Jewish Heritage tour to Turkey and learn about the heroic past of the faithful and visit fascinating Jewish history and sites in Turkey

A magnificent tour to explore the fascinating history and impressive Jewish Heritage in Turkey; visit the oldest synagogue, Sardis in Anatolia and the oldest one in Istanbul, Ahrida along with the most celebrated historic marvels and spectacular Greco-Roman cities which will take you to the depths of the past. Make an awe inspiring visit to the Jewish Museum in Istanbul and walk the colorful alleys of the Jewish communities in Galata and Balat districts. Discover the well known Synagogues in Izmir and Bursa which are still in use and stroll along the quarters from Sephardic Jewish settlements. A unique chance to explore your Jewish background in Anatolia and make unforgettable memories of a lifetime.

Tour Overview include:

• 10 Days / 8 Nights Fully Escorted Jewish Heritage Tour of Turkey
• 8 Nights stay in 4 Star Standard Hotel Accommodations
• Daily Buffet Breakfast
• 4 Dinners at your Hotels
• English speaking Tour Guides that know Jewish Heritage, teachings, and sites of Turkey
• Tour Guides for this Tour are licensed by the Turkish Tourist Authority

NO ADDED FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT.

Select our Jewish Heritage in Anatolia Turkey tour offering the ideal itinerary for those wanting to explore the fascinating history and impressive Jewish Heritage in Turkey. Our professional guides are government certified- who know the the heritage, rich Jewish culture, amazing destinations, and natural wonders of Turkey.

Departure on your way to Turkey, where you'll learn about the heroic past of the faithful . Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival into Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, you are met and assisted by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for evening at leisure and overnight.

Included:
Transfer from Ataturk International Airport to your hotel in Istanbul.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Istanbul
Visit Galata, once the center of the old Jewish community in the city, visit the Neve Shalom and Ashkenazi Synagogues. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Jewish Museum of Turkey, also known as Zulfaris Synagogue. There is evidence that this building existed in 1671, but was rebuilt in the early 19th century on the original foundation. Explore the Balat district - notice that the Star of David appears throughout this area - and visit the Ahrida Synagogue, built over 500 years ago and still in use today. Enoy an evening at leisure in Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul - including Breakfast.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Istanbul
Start the day with a visit to Hagia Sophia, a marvel of world architecture; visit the Blue Mosque, the only imperial mosque with six minarets and famous for its blue Iznik tiles. Continue to Hippodrome, stadium of ancient Byzantium. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Topkapı Palace, the main residence of Ottoman Sultans between 15th and 19th centuries. It is now a museum with spectacular collections of jewelry and imperial treasures. After we'll tour the Harem which is the Sultan's private quarters and experience the opulence of this bygone era. End the day with a shopping spree at the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of more than 4,000 shops. .
Overnight Istanbul – including Breakfast.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Istanbul / Canakkale
Depart early and drive along the Sea of Marmara to Eceabat, take a ferry across the Dardanelles. After lunch at a local restaurant by the harbor, drive Canakkale and visit the 150-year-old Mekor Hayim synagogue. The synagogue is open only once a year by a dedicated group of former Canakkale residents who return to clean and maintain the building and pray together.
Overnight Canakkale – including Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Dinner at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Canakkale / Pergamum / Demircidere / Izmir
Drive to ancient Pergamum situated on a majestic hilltop and visit the impressive white marble Temple of Trajan, the theater and the remains of the notable library. Continue to Demircidere Village, known for the best pine nuts in the world, where we have arranged a culinary experience! Learn the basics of making bread, yogurt, straining milk for cheese and cooking local dishes, mostly with pine nuts. Enjoy time for shopping at the local market before continuing to Izmir for overnight.
Overnight Izmir - including Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Dinner at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Izmir / Ephesus
Enjoy a morning tour of Ephesus, the most complete Roman city ever uncovered and one of the most important ancient sites in Turkey. See the Agora, Odeon and the Temple of Hadrian before walking along the marble road to the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater of the city. Notice the Hebrew signs and symbols, reminders of the Jewish past of Ephesus. After lunch, visit the Ephesus Museum before continuing to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return Izmir for overnight.
Overnight Izmir - including Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Dinner at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Izmir / Sardis / Bursa
Visit Bikur Halim and Beth Israel Synagogues in Izmir. The Jewish community is smaller today than it was in the Ottoman period, of the nine synagogues that once existed along Havra Sokak (Synagogue Street), only three are still in use today. After lunch, continue to Sardis, capital of ancient Lydia to visit a synagogue from the Roman period and the Temple of Diana. We'll continue with a drive to Bursa, ancient capital of the Ottoman Empire for dinner and overnight. .
Overnight Bursa - including Breakfast and Dinner.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Dinner at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Bursa / Istanbul
History of the Jewish community in Bursa dates back to Byzantine times. Visit the 500-year-old Gerush Synagogue, which was constructed by Sephardic Jews originally from Spain and is still in use today. Walk the streets of the Koza Han (Silk Bazaar) before continuing to the richly decorated Green Mosque and Tomb, the symbol of Bursa and one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman tomb architecture. After lunch return Istanbul where you are invited to enjoy Turkish cuisine and share cultural exchanges with a Turkish Jewish family in their private home.
Overnight Istanbul - including Breakfast.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.

Ataturk International Airport
After breakfast transfer to the Ataturk international airport for your flight back to North America or other international home destinations.

Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer from your hotel to the Ataturk International Airport for your international flight home or to your next destination.

Transfers. International flights require that you check-in at least 3 hours prior to your flight departure time. PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTRA TRANSFER CHARGES ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ANY TIME AND ANY DAY.

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This is a daily departure tour. To receive special rates for individual travelers as well as group rates for our Jewish Heritage in Anatolia Turkey tour please contact our reservations department at 1.800.933.4421.

We’re proud to offer 4 star standard hotels- all carefully inspected by one of our Turkey tour specialists, each providing superior amenities combined with privileged locations; you’ll find we offer the best value hotels in Turkey during our Jewish Heritage in Anatolia.

Titanic City Hotel │ │ Website This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is situated in the entertainment district, within 1 mi of Taksim Republic Art Gallery, Taksim Square, and Dolmabahce Palace. Galata Tower and Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre are also within 2 mi.

Kolin Hotel │ │ Website This beachfront hotel is located in Canakkale, close to Canakkale Archaeological Museum, Mirrored Bazaar, and Cimenlik Castle. Local attractions also include Zargana Beach and Military Marine Museum.

Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention │ │ Website Situated in Balcova, this luxury hotel is 1 mi from Balcova Cable Car and within 3 mi of Inciralti Open Air Theatre and Kedi Culture and Arts Center. Levent Marina and Izmir City Forest are also within 6 mi.

Kervansaray Termal Hotel│ │ Website Located 1 mi from Bursa Culture Park Open Air Theatre, Ataturk Museum, and 1.5 mi from Uluumay Ottoman Clothing and Jewelry Museum, and Ottoman House Museum.

*Stay at the mentioned hotels or similar category hotel accommodations.

Our 10 day fully escorted Jewish Heritage Turkey tour offering exceptional amenities and outstanding services including free transfers on arrival and departure and four star standard hotels, daily buffet breakfast, and four dinners at your hotels, private government-licensed tour guides, dedicated private group driver, all entrance fees and attractions, and much more.

• Transfers: Free escorted transfers- meet & assistance on arrival and departure at Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
• 10 nights at 4 Start Standard hotel accommodations.
  4 nights Istanbul
  1 night Canakkale
  2 nights Izmir
  1 night Bursa
• Meals: Breakfast included daily.
• Meals: 4 dinners included at your hotels.
• Porterage at airport and hotels.
• 7 fully escorted touring days with a government-certified English speaking professional tour guide that know the fascinating history and impressive Jewish Heritage of Turkey.
• Dedicated and private driver during group tour.
• Private air-conditioned modern motor coach.
• All entrance fees and attractions as per tour itinerary including Galata, Neve Shalom Ashkenazi Synagogues, Jewish Museum of Turkey known as the Zulfaris Synagogue, Balat district, Ahrida Synagogue, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, the Harem or Sultan's private quarters, Grand Bazaar, Mekor Hayim synagogue, Temple of Trajan, Demircidere Village, Ephesus, Ephesus Museum, Temple of Artemis, Bikur Halim and Beth Israel Synagogues, Temple of Diana, Gerush Synagogue, Green Mosque and Tomb, all this and so much more.
• No added fees for credit card payment.

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Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Tips to guide/driver and hotel/restaurant staff.
2. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
3. Lunches.

Here are just some of the amazing Turkey sites you'll experience during our Jewish Heritage in Anatolia Turkey tour.

1. Istanbul a world center of great value in the past as well as in the present, Istanbul embraces Asia on the one hand and Europe on the other. Istanbul offers historical peninsula, numerous scenic and historical beauties is a magnificently unique city that has been capital to many civilizations from past to present and still continues to be home to residents from all over the world.
2. Galata, once the center of the old Jewish community in the city.
3. Neve Shalom Synagogue located in Karaköy, this is the central and largest Sephardic synagogue in Istanbul. It was inaugurated on Sunday March 25, 1951.
4. The Ashkenazi Synagogue is an Ashkenazi synagogue located near the Galata Tower in Karaköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the only currently active Ashkenazi synagogue in Istanbul open to visits and prayers.
5. Jewish Museum of Turkey known as the Zulfaris Synagogue (officially Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews) is a cultural center established to inform the society of the traditions and history of Turkish Jews. It was inaugurated on November 25, 2001, however established in 1989 by 113 Turkish citizens, Jews and Muslims alike, to celebrate the five hundredth anniversary of the arrival of Sephardim to the Ottoman Empire.
6. Balat is the traditional Jewish quarter in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It is located on the European side of Istanbul, in the old city on the historic peninsula, on the western bank of the Golden Horn. A Istanbul neighborhood deeply associated with Jewish settlement is Kuzguncuk on the Asian shore.
7. Ahrida Synagogue is one of the oldest synagogues in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in Balat, the Jewish quarter, of the city.
8. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. A former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul.
9. Sultan Ahmed Mosque or as it's better known around the world the Blue Mosque is considered among the sacred sites of the Islamic faith, and one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. The shrine of the mosque is covered with tiles.
10. Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
11. The Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years of their 624-year reign.
12. Sultan Mehmet Han private quarters, at the age of 21, he conquered Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and brought an end to the Byzantine Empire.
13. Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
14. Canakkale lies on both sides of the Dardanelles that connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea. Its shores touch both Europe and Asia.
15. Mekor Hayim Synagogue is over 150 years old synagogue in Canakkale.
16. The Temple of Trajan was a Roman temple built in the Forum of Trajan, placed in ancient Rome in the 2nd century by Trajan's adoptive son and successor Hadrian between 125 and 138.
17. Demircidere Village, known for the best pine nuts in the world, and where you'll enjoy a culinary experience on our tour.
18. Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity.
19. Ephesus Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Selçuk near Izmir. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site. Its best-known exhibit is the statue of Artemis retrieved from the temple of the goddess in Ephesus.
20. The Temple of Artemis, also known less precisely as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
21. Bikur Halim and Beth Israel Synagogues - It was not until 1792 new synagogues were built to replace the old ones destroyed in fires. Three new congregations were founded – Shalom, Bikur Holim, Etz Haim – on rented land. In 1801, the Ottomans gave their permission for construction of the synagogues to begin.
22. Temple of Diana an ancient Roman temple which, according to the early semi-legendary history of Rome, was built in the 6th century BC during the reign of the king Servius Tullius.
23. Bursa Known as "Green Bursa," the fourth largest city in Turkey stands on the lower slopes of Uludag (Mount Olympus of Mysia) in the Marmara region of Anatolia. The title "Green" of Bursa comes from its gardens and parks, and from its agriculture region.
24. Gerush Synagogue was established in 1494 in Bursa.
25. Yeşil Mosque or Green Mosque, also known as Mosque of Mehmed I, is a part of the larger complex located on the east side of Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman Turks before they captured Constantinople in 1453. The complex consists of a mosque, türbe, madrasah, kitchen and bath.

All of this and so much more to experience during our Jewish Heritage in Anatolia Turkey tour. Read our tour itinerary for more detail trip description.

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