Jewish Heritage Tour (07 Days)

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DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport and clearing customs, you will be met by one of our representatives who will arrange the transfer to your hotel. On the way, your guide will make a brief stop to the 1700-year-old ancient city walls, offering you a great photo opportunity. You will have time to relax before meeting your guide this evening for an orientation walk around Sultanahmet by night.

DAY 1 - Garden of Emperors Tour (B)
Your day will commence with a visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. Then visit to the Grand Bazaar, exploring a labyrinth of streets and passages housing more than 4,000 shops. After lunch you will be guided to visit the Topkapi Palace, residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Historical tour of Istanbul will conclude with a visit to the Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour you will be leaded back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 - Bosphorous Cruise & Asian Istanbul Tour (B)
Today begins with a drive to Eminonu to explore the bustling Egyptian Spice Market of 17th century origin - a colorful bazaar heaped with spices, Turkish sweets, dried foods & much more. You will then board the ferry which has become one of the icons of Istanbul. The Bosphorus is a narrow, navigable strait between Europe & Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea where you will admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces and decadent villas. After lunch you will drive over the Bosphorus Bridge by coach which will take you to Camlica Hill on the Asiatic side of Istanbul for breathtaking views of two shores. Before driving back to Europe, you will stop at Beylerbeyi Palace, which was the summer residence of the late royal Ottoman family. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4 - Jewish Sights in Istanbul (B)
Today you will explore the Jewish Heritage of Istanbul visiting the Galata neighborhood, Neve Shalom Synagogue, Ashkenazy Synagogue, the Balat area, the Ahrida Synagogue and the Jewish Hospital in Haskoy. At the end of the tour the guide will take you back to your hotel, leaving you with the evening at your leisure.

DAY 5 - Flight to Izmir for Synagogues & Sardes (B)
Check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport for departure on the domestic flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival in Izmir, you will be met by your local guide. You will travel on to visit the Bikur Halim and Beth Israel Synagogues, followed by Sardes, capital of Ancient Lydia. Finally, you will visit the famous Synagogue and Temple of Diana before heading on to Kusadasi where you will spend the fifth evening of your vacation.

DAY 6 - Ancient Ephesus Tour / Flight to Istanbul (B)
Once you have checked-out, you will visit the remains of Artemis Temple. From here travel on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will be able to explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsius Library, Roman baths, Grand Theater and Marble Street. After a quiet lunch break your tour will depart for the House of Virgin Mary to visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days. At the end of the journey you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for the domestic flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met at the Airport and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul for your last evening in Turkey.

DAY 7 - Transfer to Istanbul Airport (B)
Breakfast, check-out & transfer to Istanbul International Airport as per your onward flight schedule.