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Remember the Jewish Heritage in Istanbul |
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The synagogues and neighborhood of the Ottoman Jews. |
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Jews expelled from Spain in 15th Century were extended an immediate welcome by the ruler of the faraway Ottoman Empire.
For 300 years following the expulsion, the prosperity and creativity of the Ottoman Jews, the Sephardim, rivaled that of the Golden Age of Spain.
Today The Jewish Community in Turkey is about 26,000 and most of them live in Istanbul. |
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Pick up from the hotel
The bankers' town of Galata and the Tower.
Neve Shalom Synagogue: The most beautiful and the largest synagogue of the city where most of the religious ceremonies like bar-mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are held.
The Ashkenazi Synagogue: The only active Ashkenazi Synagogue open to visits and prayers.
Ahrida Synagogue: Most remarkable and memorable, the oldest and most beautiful synagogue in the city.
The town of Balat: Wonderful, old neighborhood hosting the oldest Jewish houses where you can see the Star of David.
Return to the hotel |
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| Meet up location: Pick up from hotel in the morning. |
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| End location: Tour ends in the hotel. |
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| Duration: 1 day |
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| Synagogue visits are by appointment only and they are limited to morning hours apart from Saturday and Sunday. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| TOUR PRICE: (duration 1 day) |
| 580 USD (for up to 6 people) |
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| 30 turkish Lira YTL - Lunch and entry fees to sites |
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Daily guiding fee which will be shared by the people in the tour.
Private vehicle with a driver
Parking fees and lunch for driver |
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-Entry fees to sites
-Lunch, drinks |
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| Tour #: 983 |
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| Tour Type: City, Cultural, Shore Excursion |
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| Transportation Method: This tour requires that we use a private vehicle with a driver. |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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| Handicap Friendly: No. |
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| Kid Friendly: No. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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