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Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul

Learn the background story of the Jewish heritage in Istanbul. Our walk includes a deep understanding of the story of the Jewish population in Istanbul with the lead of a specialist guide. On the midnight of August 2, 1492, when Columbus embarked on what would become his most famous expedition to the New World, his fleet departed from the relatively unknown seaport of Palos because the shipping lanes of Cadiz and Seville were clogged with Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain by the Edict of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. Where would they go?

In the faraway Ottoman Empire, one ruler extended an immediate welcome to the persecuted Jews of Spain, the Sephardim. For 300 years following the expulsion, the prosperity and creativity of the Ottoman Jews rivaled that of the Golden Age of Spain.
Today, the Jewish community in Turkey is composed of about 26,000 people, and most of them live in Istanbul.

Jewish Museum of Turkey
The museum is a well-designed place to learn the story of 700 years of amity between Turks and Jews. The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret, and disseminate knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Turkish Jews. It’s an opportunity to understand the local Jewish heritage in Istanbul.

Ahrida Synagogue
Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri (Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and recently renovated during the Quincentennial Celebrations in 1992, the Ahrida Synagogue is known foremost for its boat-shaped bimah.

The Town of Balat
Balat housed the first Jews who settled in Istanbul after the Spanish expulsion. Today, it’s a middle-class neighborhood. As you walk through the town, you can see the oldest Jewish houses with their proud stars of David.

Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour

Welcome to our IJHT website ( Istanbul Jewish / Synagogues Heritage Tours ). Security in the Jewish community is very tight and To arrange the entries to the synagogues that we need to get your passport copies at least two days before the visits. This process is necessary by the Chief Rabbinate Office. Please note that the synagogues Require Entrance Fees which is included in our each Jewish / Synagogues Tour in Istanbul…An essential prelude to visit to any synagogue in Istanbul is contact with the Jewish Heritage Tour / Senguler Travel company in Sultanahmet Istanbul.

s a Jewish Travel agency in Istanbul that we are specialized in Jewish Heritage / Synagogue Tours of Istanbul. By our Private Istanbul Jewish Tours, our professional tour guides will guide you through the old and new Jewish Neighborhoods of Istanbul. While visiting the synagogues in Istanbul, you will receive comprehensive information about the past and present Jewish life in Istanbul. Like our other private tours in Istanbul, we also custom design our private Jewish tours. We may also create itineraries that combine the Jewish sites with main sites Istanbul if our guests prefer to do so. Our agency provides the best Jewish tours in Istanbul since 2010 …

Authentic Havana Tour, Cuba

Experience Cuba and discover for yourself why this enigmatic Caribbean island creates such a compelling narrative. Cuba is an exhilarating feast for the senses! Intriguing architecture, beautiful classic cars dotting the streets, world-famous drinks and cigars, festive entertainment, and warm locals who genuinely love hosting contribute to the amazing atmosphere. While you may not consider a tropical island as a place steeped with Jewish tradition, Cuba was once the hub of Caribbean Jewish life. The history of the Cuban Jews stretches back to 1492. It is believed that Marranos (Spanish Jews who were forcibly converted to Catholicism) accompanied Columbus on his voyage, making Jews some of the first Europeans to set foot on the island. Hear and see the fascinating story of Cuba’s Jews, while soaking in everything this exotic destination has to offer! Cuba’s authentic flair and lively spirit are felt throughout every corner of Havana’s vibrant streets and breathtaking natural sites.

Seattle & The Pacific NorthWest

Join us on a 7 or 9 day adventure through Seattle and the Pacific Northwest surroundings.

Sunday: Arrival Day, check-in and enjoy a delicious dinner to kickstart the trip.

Monday: Day 1 We explore the streets of Seattle and Pike Place Market and then take a scenic boat ride of the city’s seafront and Ballard Locks on an Argosy Cruise. Then, we’ll visit the Chihuly Garden and Museum and end the day at the iconic Space Needle.

Tuesday: Day 2, we’ll embark on a scenic journey to Mount Rainier and enjoy a one-kilometre walk to the Narada Waterfall. We’ll also visit the Henry M Jackson visitor center and Tipsoo Lake.

Wednesday: Day 3, starts with a tour of the Jewish heritage, rich history, and landmarks in Seattle. Enjoy a delicious Kosher restaurant lunch, followed by an immersive experience at the Boeing Museum.

Thursday: Day 4, we’ll visit Snoqualmie Falls and enjoy a scenic view of the waterfall, the nearby Hydroelectric Museum and the Northwest Railway Museum. We’ll end the day with a mini hike on Tiger Mountain.

Friday: Day 5, Sipping and Sightseeing in Seattle, a tour of the Starbucks Roastery, and early finish of the day after the Sky View Observatory, taking in the 360-degree views of the city from the top.

Prepare for a relaxing Shabbat. Enjoy inspiring shiurim, delicious meals in the hotel, and well-deserved rest on Shabbat before checking out after Breakfast on Sunday morning.

* Seattle Jewish history click here https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2007/05/12/jewish-traveler-seattle

Optional extra 2-day adventure in Washington’s Olympic National Park! Add $1600 per person.

You’ll kick off the Sunday Day 8, by exploring the historic Fort Warden Military Base National Park and the Marine Science Museum in Townsend, followed by a delicious packed lunch at the park. After a quick coffee break in Water Street, we’ll embark on a breathtaking drive to Mount Olympus and the Hurricane Ridge Centre overlook, where you’ll get to witness panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, followed by short 0.5-mile loop with stunning views and 220ft of elevation gain. Stay the night at the cosy 7 Cedars Hotel.

On Monday, Day 9 embarking on a journey to Salmon Cascades, where you’ll stretch your legs along the river on the way to the Sol Duc Falls trailhead. This spectacular waterfall is a 1.5-mile out-and-back hike and a must-visit for nature lovers. Following, we’ll head to Rialto Beach for a 1-hour lunch break, with an optional 1.5-mile hike to the famous Hole in the Wall for the best tidepools in the park.

Our adventure continues with a visit to the Hoh Rain Forest, where you’ll explore the Hall of Mosses, a 0.8-mile loop trail through the towering conifers and maples covered in moss. After a day filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences, we’ll make our way back to Seattle for a sumptuous Kosher restaurant dinner. We will spend the night back at the luxurious Hyatt Regency, before departing back to the airport on Tuesday Day 10 after breakfast.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty and wonder of Olympic National Park with Kosher Travelers! Book now for the adventure of a lifetime!

Kosher Travelers is committed to providing all meals of the highest quality and under strict kosher supervision. We choose the hotels based on the hotel’s willingness and ability to accommodate our kashrut needs and/or the proximity to kosher restaurants if available.

On this tour, all meals will be under the supervision of www.seattlevaad.org

Temple Mount Tour

The Temple Mount – Haram a Sharif, Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians. International Flashpoint.

The most contested piece of real-estate in Jerusalem and maybe in the world. * Please make sure to contact the guide directly to confirm and get precise coordinates for the meeting place and time

* Limited hours to non-Muslim visitors via designated entrance only.

* Please see bottom of this description for important details on rules for non Muslim visitors. Holy to Jews as the site of the First and Second Jewish Temples Holy to Islam in connection to the Night Journey of Muhamad as described in the Koran. See artifacts from the ancient history dating back to King Herod and before and see the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock earliest Islamic shrines dating back to the 7th century in the early Islamic period.

Important details on rules for non Muslim visitors to. Religious items and books of other faiths are not allowed through the security check leading to the Temple Mount. If you are carrying this type of item in your bags you might be turned away at the security gate.

Many Rabbis rule that it is forbidden to enter the Temple Mount because of the holiness of the site. Those who do ascend first prepare themselves by immerging in ritual bath and do not wear leather shoes. Jewish visitors should look into this and make their own decision pre arrival. Please send a direct message to the guide of this tour to let me know if you are an observant Jew and plan to come on this tour as I can plan the path appropriately.

Introduction to Machane Yehuda Market

Jerusalem’s famous Machane Yehuda Shuk open market is bustling with activity day and night.

During the day this is a popular site for shopping for fresh produce, vegetables, fish, meat, and dairy products as well as multiple options for Israeli street food, Falafel, shwarma, and others. In the evening the Shuk takes on an additional “personality” and becomes one of Jerusalem’s most exciting nightlife locations with endless choices of restaurants and bars filling the place of the fruit stands that have closed down for the night. You have to see it to understand. After hours of work by street artists who have painted the doors of the shops with hundreds of graffiti murals including portraits of many Israeli and international historical figures.

On this tour, we will hear the stories and learn the unique history of the Shuk and enjoy the special culture of this place. Food tasting available for additional cost.

Mizrahi and Sephardi Jewish Tour of Uzbekistan

A birds of a feather program for Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews.

Uzbekistan tour from Israel. Great Silk Roads

If you travel around Uzbekistan in search of treasures, you will definitely find them there. Silk carpets in ancient times decorated only the palaces of the rulers and were just one of the many popular goods of the Silk Road. Now you can not only buy them from artisans but also understand the painstaking manufacturing technology – this opportunity is waiting for you in Samarkand.

Jewish Tour Across Uzbekistan

Traveling in major tourist cities of Uzbekistan. The Bukharian Jewish Community still counts more than 50 families. Their ancestor’s contribution to the arts, the music, the crafts, the textiles which made Bukhara at one time the mysterious and coveted destination of many a tradesman and adventurer cannot be stressed sufficiently.

Tour package consists of historical components and Jewish monuments, best 8 day tour package for visiting the memorial complexes of Khiva – open air museum, legendary Samarkand – visit the Synagogue and other monuments, holy Bukhara – visit the Synagogue, the Jewish school and other monuments, homeland of Amir Temur (Tamerlan) – Shahrisabz and Tashkent.

Jewish Tour to Uzbekistan

This tour package consists of a combination of historical, architectural, cultural and Jewish components of Uzbekistan

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