Be enriched by the Jewish culture and heritage of Turkey.
Istanbul’s Neve Shalom and Ahrida Synagogue built over 500 years ago, shopping in the Grand Bazaar, touring Topkapi Palace, Ephesus, the Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir and one of the world’s oldest synagogues in Sardis. Instead of “schlepping” from place-to-place, Istanbul and Izmir is your home base on the Jewish Heritage Tour. The Jewi
Istanbul’s Neve Shalom and Ahrida Synagogue built over 500 years ago, shopping in the Grand Bazaar, touring Topkapi Palace, Ephesus, the Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir and one of the world’s oldest synagogues in Sardis. Instead of “schlepping” from place-to-place, Istanbul and Izmir is your home base on the Jewish Heritage Tour. The Jewi
sh Community in Turkey is numbered between 22, 000 and 24, 000. Although the majority is made up of Sephardis, Ashkenazi and Karaite communities also exist. Your guide will open your eyes to past and present Jewish contributions to the rich fabric of Turkey.
Istanbul (B)
In 1492, the Ottoman Empire opened its borders to Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Many of them eventually made their home in the neighborhood of Galata. A Jewish neighborhood for centuries, its famous tower was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. Continue from here to the beautiful Neve Shalom Synagogue, and then drive to Balat with a splendid view along the Golden Horn where the Star of David appears on the facades of some buildings. Visit the beautiful Ahrida Synagogue built over 500 years ago and still in use today. Printing was introduced to Turkey by European Jewish immigrants. David and Samuel Ibn Nahmias operated the first Hebrew Printing Press in Istanbul in 1493. Learn more about Istanbul’s extensive Jewish history at the Jewish Heritage exhibition before returning to your hotel.
Beth Israel Synagogue/Sardis (B)
Although synagogue ruins dating from 220 B. C. have been found in the region, the city of Izmir has a 400-year-old Jewish community. It is abundant in synagogues, of which you will visit the most important one this morning - the Beth Israel Synagogue. In the afternoon, drive on to Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia. Here you will visit the remains of one of the world's oldest synagogue's, the Sardis Synagogue, first built in the 3rd century BC. If you prefer to take it easy today, what better place than in this beautiful city on the sunny Aegean.
Istanbul (B)
In 1492, the Ottoman Empire opened its borders to Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Many of them eventually made their home in the neighborhood of Galata. A Jewish neighborhood for centuries, its famous tower was built in 1303 by immigrants from Genoa, Italy. Continue from here to the beautiful Neve Shalom Synagogue, and then drive to Balat with a splendid view along the Golden Horn where the Star of David appears on the facades of some buildings. Visit the beautiful Ahrida Synagogue built over 500 years ago and still in use today. Printing was introduced to Turkey by European Jewish immigrants. David and Samuel Ibn Nahmias operated the first Hebrew Printing Press in Istanbul in 1493. Learn more about Istanbul’s extensive Jewish history at the Jewish Heritage exhibition before returning to your hotel.
Beth Israel Synagogue/Sardis (B)
Although synagogue ruins dating from 220 B. C. have been found in the region, the city of Izmir has a 400-year-old Jewish community. It is abundant in synagogues, of which you will visit the most important one this morning - the Beth Israel Synagogue. In the afternoon, drive on to Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia. Here you will visit the remains of one of the world's oldest synagogue's, the Sardis Synagogue, first built in the 3rd century BC. If you prefer to take it easy today, what better place than in this beautiful city on the sunny Aegean.
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