Arrive in Istanbul airport in the afternoon. Meet and greet and a small briefing
about the tour ahead. Transfer to hotel, overnight in Istanbul.
Morning visit to a Jewish neighbourhood in 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.
(B)
Depart from hotel for a visit of the Balat neighbourhood 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. After lunch
visit the Topkapi Palace, its priceless collection of jewels, and the Grand Covered
Bazaar. (B)
Take a visit to the Egyptian Spice Market, and Bosphorus boat tour, viewing the
beautiful palaces and the European and Asian shorelines. After lunch drive over
the bridge to the Asian side to visit the synagogues in Kuzguncuk and Uskudar. Then
take in the panoramic view of the city from the highest hill in Istanbul, Camlica
Hill. (B)
Transfer to Istanbul airport for morning departure to Izmir. Transfer to hotel.
Visit one of the local synagogues in Izmir, where the Jewish community dates back
more than 2000 years. Visit the castle of Alexander the Great and the agora. (B)
Day 6
Izmir - Priene - Miletus - Ephesus - Izmir
Early morning departure for a visit to two of the ancient Ionian cities with synagogues,
Priene and Miletus. Visit the ancient city of Ephesus and its Celsus Library, the
theater, the Roman baths, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the
ancient world). Return to Izmir for overnight. (B)
Day 7
Izmir - Sardis - Izmir
Morning departure to Sardis, the capital of ancient Lydia. View the significant
ruins of the Acropolis. Visit the Temple of Cybele and Diana, which later became
a church. See the golden river Pactalos and the Royal Road. Then visit the reconstructed
Synagogue, the Gymnasium and the new excavation area. Return to Izmir for overnight.
(B)
Transfer to Izmir airport for departure. Depart to Istanbul (B)
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Double Room Per Person
$ 1,810
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Triple Room Per Person
$ 1,730
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Single Supplement Rate
$ 390
(all taxes included)