Pick
up at the hotel or port. Proceed to
downtown Beyoglu & Pera and
take a stroll down Istiklal Avenue
to the Galata quarter, a
Jewish neighborhood for centuries
with many synagogues and bustling
street life.
There we visit the Ashkenazi
Synagogue, which serves the
community of European Jews. En
route, see the cosmopolitan nature
of the city passing historic
diplomatic posts, handsome old
houses, fashionable boutiques and
cafes. Stop-off at Galata Tower,
once the high-point of the Genovese
fortified town, from which there are
spectacular views over the city.
Also visit the Neve Shalom
Synagogue, the largest modern
synagogue in the city center to a
strong Jewish community. Later in
the afternoon, we cross to the
Western shore of the Golden Horn
to take a stroll through the
atmospheric old streets in the
Jewish quarter of Balat,
where many Jewish immigrants settled
to help repopulate the city under
Sultan Beyazit II. Today the Star of
David can be seen on the facades of
some buildings.
Also in this colorful area, we visit
the Ottoman Baroque style Ahrida
Synagogue, with beautiful
furnishings, including the bema
(pulpit) shaped like the prow of a
ship. Drop off to the hotel or
cruise ship port. End of the Jewish
Heritage Tour.
PRIVATE TOUR WITH GUIDE, DRIVER&
MINIBUS
(Entries Included)
PRIVATE TOURS INCLUDE:
*
Pick up and drop off at your hotel or
port
* Transportation by a comfortable AC non
smoking Luxurious car / Van with
professional driver.
* Professional and experienced licensed
guide during the tours.
* Entry fees to the museums
* Parking fees
PRIVATE TOURS NOT INCLUDE:
* Lunch
and Drinks
Please
