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Treasures of Jewish Heritage in Turkey

Based on 17 days/ 15 nights

 

This tour offers a wonderful combination of past and present Jewish Heritage in Turkey going back to the Roman times; the rich history of this nation's culture is imprinted and evident in almost every corner of Turkey. The splendid architecture of the synagogues is inspiring and ready for you to be explored. This adventure will take you to the southeastern Turkey, Central Anatolia, Aegean, Thrace and Marmara regions for unforgettable lifetime memory! 

 

Best seasons to travel to this destination are spring or fall.

NOTE:  This tour is not offered as a pre-planned group tour. We would be delighted to meet the expectation of the interested individuals and/or groups with the below example outline of the trip, based on the treasures of Jewish Heritage in Turkey, or change and custom design one working around the offered itinerary according to your special  interest and desire to make it unforgettable experience of your own.

Treasures of Jewish Heritage

Suggested Travel Itinerary 

Day 1 ~ Depart Hometown

Depart your home town today for an overnight flight to Istanbul.

Day 2 ~ Gaziantep

Upon arrive in Istanbul, and going through immigration and customs formalities, you will proceed to the domestic terminal for your flight to Gazinatep. As you arrive in Gaziantep you will be met and transferred to your hotel for overnight.


Day 3 ~ Gaziantep

We will start our sightseeing with a visit to the Gaziantep Synagogue built in the10th century which was completely burnt and rebuilt in the 19th century to serve the community who had moved mostly from Aleppo. The city of Gaziantep restored the Synagogue and opened as a museum in 2013. Next we will explore the copper and spice market, the most interesting market in Turkey. Gaziantep (ancient Antep), is the pistachio capital of Turkey, and the city where the traditional Turkish dishes, such as baklava and kebab originated. We will also visit the Museum, where the beautiful mosaics rescued from Zeugma are on display- the best Roman Mosaics in Turkey.

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Trip Includes:

Accommodation for 15 nights at selected 3 and 4 star hotels, and/or restored Ottoman mansions and special boutique hotels

 

Breakfast daily

 

8 dinners

 

Daily private sightseeing  by comfortable air-conditioned  minibuses or vans including professional driver

 

English speaking and knowledgeable guide

 

Entrance fees to sites indicated in bold on the itinerary

 

One domestic flight in Turkey (Istanbul- Gaziantep)

 

Ferry across the Dardanelles

 

All arrival and departure transfers

 

Baggage handling

 

Complete information package with itineraries, travel and visa information, and luggage tags 

 

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