Jewish Heritage in Istanbul

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City trip Istanbul - Culture – Religion- Special interests

JEWISH HERITAGE IN ISTANBUL

THE STORY OF TURKISH JEWS who were deported from Spain in 1492, now living in Türkiye

for more than 500 years in peace & harmony.

Start after breakfast for a tour in Galata, the centuries-old Jewish neighborhood with its

famous tower built by the Genoese. Visit to Neve Shalom Synagogue or Ashkenaz Synagogue

(according to availability)

Drive to Balat along the Golden Horn, residential area of the Ottoman Jews where

the "Star of David" still appears on the facades of some buildings. Visit to Ahrida Synagogue,

built in the 15th century and Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim) from outside.

Visit to Zülfaris Jewish Museum of the Quincentennial Foundation and the "Oldies House"

at Hasköy.

The Jewish Cemetery where the martyrs of Neve Shalom are buried. Stop at Ortaköy, first

disembark point of the Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain by the religious disturbance

of the Spanish King and the Queen, desperate on the ships in the middle of the sea, not being

accepted by any European country except the Ottoman Sultan Beyazid Khan The Second

who welcomed them offering a safe and peaceful life. Last visit to Etz Ahayim Synagogue in Ortaköy.

HALF DAY MORNING

Neve Shalom or Ashkenaz Synagogue (according to availability)

Galata & Balat, the oldest Jewish settlement

Golden Horn

Group size: Min. 1 - Max. 5 participants

Conditions:

Half Day:

1 Participant:        249,- €
2 Participants:       175,- €
3 Participants:       135,- €
4 Participants:       125,- €
5 Participants::       120,- €
6 Participants:       115,- €

7 Participants:       110,- €

8 Participants:       105,- €

9 Participants:       100,- €

10-15 Participants:  95,- €

Full Day:

1 Participant:        349,- €
2 Participants:       225,- €
3 Participants:       175,- €
4 Participants:       155,- €
5 Participants:       145,- €
6 Participants:     140,- €

7 Participants:       130,- €

8 Participants:       125,- €

9 Participants:       120,- €

• Above "net" private tour rates include round trip transfers from/to central hotels, private A/C transportation, English speaking
• professional private guide (other languages are available on request), donations to synagogues, museum entrance fees,
• lunch in full day tours and V.A.T; exclude drinks.
• Photocopy of the passport page with photo is needed in advance (4 days) for visit permits. Passports required for security
• during the tour.
• Restaurant can be upgraded with an extra fee of € 20.- / pax
• 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages of 0-2.

If you are interested to know more about this trip, please contact our IBE Travel Team at

info@ibe-travel.eu
Tel.:+ 49 89 25557 5890

We look forward to it!

Your IBE Travel Team