Private Tour to Kochi Jewish Heritage

Overview of Kochi Jewish Heritage Tour:

The tour involves travel to Jewish Town where the Paradesi
Synagogue is located. Around this ancient synagogue the preserved Jews streets
are explored. Time is spending on wandering the streets where stores you can
hunt for gifts to people back home.

After a short visit to the Dutch Palace (the old palace of
Cochin rulers), Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church with tomb of Vasco de
Gama, we drive to ancient Jewish settlements at towns like Paravoor,
Chendamangalm aka Muziris.

Later sit for lunch in a beach restaurant for lunch.

After lunch drive back to Cochin. En route the tour goes to
the modern city of Kochi where there is the preserved and the reputed
Kadavumbhagom Synagogue of Malabar Jews or black Jews. After this visit If you
prefer tour will also give a look around the vegetable, fruits, and spice
market in the area.

The drives to and from the above places provides insights to
the life of people in villages on the way.

Tikvah Trails Mission – Progressive Jewish Adventures

Embark on a unique 10-night, 11-day adventure through South Africa that explores Jewish history, culture, and wildlife.

This tour, Progressive Jewish Adventures: Tikvah Trails Mission, blends Jewish heritage experiences with South African highlights. Your journey begins in Cape Town, where you’ll delve into the city’s history and South Africa’s Jewish community heritage. Visit the Jewish Museum Cape Town and the Holocaust and Genocide Centre. Participate in progressive Jewish services at Temple Israel.

Next, you’ll enjoy a wine tour and tasting, indulging in the region’s renowned wines. Then, embark on a thrilling safari adventure in the Greater Kruger Park, encountering Africa’s diverse wildlife. The trip also incorporates cultural experiences like African drumming and dancing lessons. You’ll also visit Johannesburg, exploring the city’s unique offerings.

This tour promises an enriching voyage blending Jewish heritage exploration with South African cultural immersion and wildlife encounters.

A Truly Delicious Taste of Jewish History in a Full Day Tour

Come and enjoy a day like no other and experience traditional Czech and Jewish cuisine. See how grandmothers for years would prepare meals for their families just as they did in the shtetl (Jewish market town). You’ll have the unique opportunity to try some of my family’s favorite meals, take part in the cooking process, and learn about the entire process, from buying the ingredients to the final tasting of the dishes.

Once you’ve finished cooking and eating together with me and our driver (it’s a lot of food!), we will take you to the Jewish Quarter for a tour. Here you will discover the treasures of the ancient Jewish Quarter, including the interiors of four famous synagogues and the exterior of the oldest synagogue north of the Alps, the Old-New Synagogue, still in use today.

Highlights include:
Visiting the local farmers’ market.
Authentic shopping experience with a professional chef.
Preparing a three-course meal with a professional chef.
Visiting the Jewish quarter for a 3-hour historical tour.
View the interiors of four famous synagogues, the exterior of the Old-New Synagogue, and take a walk through the Old Jewish Cemetery and see the Burial Brotherhood Guild.

Please note: Sunday is not optimal for this tour due to the market being closed.

Terezín Concentration Camp and Prague Jewish Quarter Full Day Tour

We will start this tour with a Hotel pick-up by car in the morning. On the way to Terezín (50 minutes), I will talk about the history of the Czech Republic and what it was like during the occupation in World War II, and the tragic fate of the Jews in former Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe.

In Terezin, firstly we will visit the Large Fortress and the Terezín Museum. Afterwards, there is the Magdeburg Barracks, the hidden synagogue, the Jewish cemetery, the Menorah monument, and the crematorium waiting for us. Last but not least we will go into to the Small Fortress to spend time exploring the Gestapo prison, the single and mass cells, and a secret tunnel that most visitors do not get to see – this will take place with a local guide who has access.

We will then head back to Prague to visit the Jewish Quarter, including several famous synagogues: The 13th-century Old-New Synagogue (The Oldest synagogue in Europe), The Pinkas Synagogue, now a hallowed museum dedicated to the Czech victims of the Holocaust, The Klausen Synagogue, which contains an exhibition of Jewish traditions and artifacts and The Spanish Synagogue. We will also take a visit to the Jewish cemetery.

Please note, If hungry, we can stop for lunch in Prague before touring the Jewish Quarter.

Lidice and Terezín: An Educational Day Trip of Holocaust history from Prague

This visit is essential to understanding the complicated history that unfolded in Czechoslovakia in 1941 when the region’s thousand-year-old Jewish communities were deported through Terezín to death camps elsewhere.

This tour will start with a Hotel pick-up in the morning (8 am).On the way to Lidice (30 minutes), I will talk about the history of the Czech Republic and what it was like during the occupation in WW2, and the tragic fate of the Jews in former Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe.

We will be driving around the site where Reinhard Heydrich was assassinated by members of the Czech resistance. Once in Lidice, we will have a comprehensive tour of the site and visit the local museum and the emotional memorial for those who perished. We will then take a short drive to Terezin (35 minutes). Upon arriving in Terezin, firstly we will visit the Large Fortress and the Terezín Museum. Afterwards, there is the Magdeburg Barracks, the hidden Synagogue, the Jewish cemetery, the Menorah monument, and a visit to the crematorium. Lastly, we will go into the Small Fortress to spend time exploring the Gestapo prison, the single and mass cells, and a secret tunnel that most visitors do not get to see (with a local guide).

Please note there is no official lunch break on this tour. I recommend a packed lunch or a quick stop at a bakery before we leave the city.

Walking Tour In Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv can be a difficult city to navigate, but you’ll hit some of the most dynamic cultural and gastronomical sights during this full-day private tour. Travel comfortably by climate-controlled private vehicle, getting an insider’s introduction to the city’s bustling southern hotspots: the sprawling flea markets and winding alleyways of Old Jaffa, the trendy cafe district of Neve Tzedek, and the packed food stalls of Carmel Market, among other attractions.

Old-City Caesarea and the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa

A day trip to Caesarea and the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Explore the 2000-year-old Roman city with its well-preserved ruins. Witness the coastal charm of Caesarea. Experience spiritual enrichment in the serene Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Small group size allows for a personalized and flexible itinerary. Immerse yourself in history and tranquility on this captivating journey. Book now for an unforgettable adventure through Israel’s treasures

Acre and Rosh HaNikra Grottoes

Join me on a tour of ancient Acre, the city ruled by Muhammad al-Jazar, and Napoleon who tried to conquer Acre from the hands of al-Gazar could not break through the city walls and ran away with his soldiers. 600 years earlier, knights who took part in the Crusades walked the alleys of the old city on their way to save the holy sites for Christianity from the Muslims who conquered the entire area. Rosh HaNikra Grottoes – Were created by the sea and the waves in a process that took thousands of years in which the forces of nature removed layer after layer and created amazingly beautiful caves which with the sunlight and the sound of the waves created a spectacular sight.

Havana & Jewish Heritage Tour from Varadero

Havana & Jewish Heritage Private Tour from Varadero

Hard Top Vintage Car – $184*

Note: A deposit is required to reserve the service.

*The price is for one car and can accommodate up to four guests.

Highlights

This tour takes you through the history of Jewish immigration and presence in Cuba.
You will also see Havana’s treasures up close while enjoying personalized local service in a fully customizable private tour for you and your group in one of our classic vintage cars.

Duration

Up to 8 Hours

Customize Your Tour:

Feel free to create your one-of-a-kind tour with ease. Mention your points of interest to our knowledgeable guide or simply ask them for advice on places to visit and they will ensure the tour is as enjoyable as possible.

What’s included

Local Classic Car and Driver
Local Private Tour Guide
Free Pick Up and Drop Off

Recommended Itinerary:

(A monetary contribution will be required at some sites to support the Jewish community)

Pick up at your accommodation.
Adath Israel Orthodox Synagogue
The Hebrew Sephardi Center
The Exhibition of the Holocaust (the Sephardi Center in Havana)
Beth Shalom Synagogue
See Menorah Square, dedicated to the Holocaust victims.
The Jewish cemetery in Guanabacoa. (OPTIONAL)
The Jewish Quarter
Admire the unique decor of Hotel Raquel while having a cocktail.
Acosta Street
Muralla Street
Typical Cuban lunch at a local “Paladar”

Options to complete the itinerary (time permitting)

Visit Old Havana district (San Francisco de Asís square – La Cathedral square – Old Square – Arms square – Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales – Morro Fortress).
Visit Modern Havana district ( Malecón Boulevard – Capitol – Central Park – Bar-restaurants- Floridita and Bodeguita del Medio – University of Havana – Revolution Square – Cigars Factory – Rum Museum – Colon’s Cemetery)
Return to accommodation.

Support for the Cuban People Visa Category (US regulations)

To meet US regulations in our private Havana & Jewish Heritage tour, each traveler is engaged in a full schedule of local education and cultural activities.

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