5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR IN ISTANBUL,Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day Arrival in Istanbul and transfer from airport to the hotel. Check in to the hotel. After a break, welcome drink with a briefing about Turkey. Overnight in Istanbul.Day 2 - Istanbul,Morning visit to a Jewish neighborhood, Galata. You will see the Galata tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Visit the local synagogues, Neve Shalom and the Askenazi Synagogue and Ahrida Synagogue. Jewish Museum is also included...... Overnight in Istanbul.Day 3 - Istanbul,Visit the Hippodrome, a 3rd century site, where chariots raced during the Roman period. Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and six minarets. Visit St. Sophia, a world heritage site built in the 6th century. After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace Museum , its priceless collection of jewels, and the Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.,Day 4 - Istanbul - End of Tour,After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future. What is included !!!!, 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Sultanahmet ( Boutique Mina Hotel or 4 Stars Golden Horn Deluxe Hotel ),Mina Hotel = http://www.istanbullife.org/hotels/charming/mina-hotel.htm ,Golden Horn Deluxe Hotel = http://www.istanbullife.org/hotels/4_star/goldenhornsultanahmethotel.htm ,* Services of professionally licensed guides on local tours.* Meals: Breakfasts, Lunch.,* Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours.,* English speaking guided tours of Jewish Heritage.* Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel.,* All taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling. (unless otherwise stated)What is not included !!!!,* International airfares.,* VISA needed for Turkey.,* Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff etc.,* Items of a personal nature.* Harem and Treasure room entrance fees in Topkapi Palace.* Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).,* Travel Insurance and medical services.JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR IN ISTANBUL SYNAGOGUE VISITS IN ISTANBUL,Istanbul Life ORG Services,JEWISH HERITAGE,SYNAGOGUE VISITS,IN ISTANBUL Private Tour on Request,Synagogue Visits In Istanbul.Jewish community have lived in the geographic area of Asia Minor for more than 2,400 years. In the later Middle Ages, Ashkenazi Jews migrating to the Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire supplemented the original Jewish population of Asia Minor. At the end of the 15th century, a large number of Sephardic Jews fleeing persecution in Spain and Portugal settled in Asia Minor on the invitation of the Ottoman Empire. Despite emigration during the 20th century, modern day Turkey continues a Jewish population.the present size of the Jewish Community is estimated at around 26,000 according to the Jewish Virtual Library. The vast majority live in Istanbul, with a community of about 2,500 in İzmir and other smaller groups located in the rest of Turkey. Sephardic Jews make up approximately 96% of Turkey's Jewish population, while the rest are primarily Ashkenazic.Turkish Jews are still legally represented by the Hahambasi, the Chief Rabbi. Rav Izak Haleva, is assisted by a religious Council made up of a Rosh Bet Din and three Hahamim. Thirty-five Lay Counselors look after the secular affairs of the Community and an Executive Committee of fourteen, the president of which must be elected from among the Lay Counselors, runs the daily affairs.THE SYNAGOGUE VISIT ;Those are the Synagogues that we will visit during this tour.9.00am Ashkenazi Synagogue 9.20am Neve shalom Synagogue,10.30am Ahrida Synagogue,11.30am Maalem Synagogue,13.00am Ortakoy Etz Ahayim Synagogue The times are given by the rabbinate & times can change according to them.NOTE : In Turkey because of the security reasons; we need to inform the visitors arrival to the Synagogues and get a special permission from the rabbinate. In order to do this we need the passport copies of each guests, hotel adresses & ask our guests to fill our a special form that is given by the Rabbinate. e-mail.The Ashkenazi Synagogue,Located near the Galata Tower, it is the only active Ashkenazi Synagogue open to visits and prayers. Founded by Ashkenazim of Austrian origin in 1900, it is the last remaining synagogue among a total of three built by Ashkenazim. Visits con be made during weekday mornings and for Shabbat services on Saturday mornings.The Neve Shalom Synagogue ,Built and opened in 1951 and the scene of a tragic terrorist attack in 1986, it is the largest synagogue in Istanbul where most of the religious ceremonies are held. The Neve Shalom is open to the public for morning visits during the weekdays and for Shabbat prayers every Saturday morning.The 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 by its boat-shaped bimah. It can only be visited during weekday mornings.Maalem Synagogue ,Located in the northern slopes of the Golden Horn near the Old Age Home in Haskoy, it is the only remaining one of the many synagogues of the area since the 1960's. It is open for visits only during weekdays and Shabbat Services are held regularly.Etz Ahayim Synagogue ,Located in Ortakoy, near the European leg of the Bosphorus Bridge. When the previous synagogue burned down in 1941 with only the marble Aron-ha-Kodesh remaining, the new synagogue was rebuilt on the location of the then midrash. Visits can be made with previous appointments and both weekday and Shabbat services can be attended likewise,JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR IN ISTANBUL SYNAGOGUE VISITS IN ISTANBUL,Istanbul Life ORG Services,JEWISH HERITAGE,SYNAGOGUE VISITSIN ISTANBUL Private Tour on Request,Synagogue Visits In Istanbul.Jewish community have lived in the geographic area of Asia Minor for more than 2,400 years. In the later Middle Ages, Ashkenazi Jews migrating to the Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire supplemented the original Jewish population of Asia Minor. At the end of the 15th century, a large number of Sephardic Jews fleeing persecution in Spain and Portugal settled in Asia Minor on the invitation of the Ottoman Empire. Despite emigration during the 20th century, modern day Turkey continues a Jewish population.the present size of the Jewish Community is estimated at around 26,000 according to the Jewish Virtual Library. The vast majority live in Istanbul, with a community of about 2,500 in İzmir and other smaller groups located in the rest of Turkey. Sephardic Jews make up approximately 96% of Turkey's Jewish population, while the rest are primarily Ashkenazic.Turkish Jews are still legally represented by the Hahambasi, the Chief Rabbi. Rav Izak Haleva, is assisted by a religious Council made up of a Rosh Bet Din and three Hahamim. Thirty-five Lay Counselors look after the secular affairs of the Community and an Executive Committee of fourteen, the president of which must be elected from among the Lay Counselors, runs the daily affairs.THE SYNAGOGUE VISIT ;Those are the Synagogues that we will visit during this tour.9.00am Ashkenazi Synagogue 9.20am Neve shalom Synagogue,10.30am Ahrida Synagogue,11.30am Maalem Synagogue,13.00am Ortakoy Etz Ahayim Synagogue The times are given by the rabbinate & times can change according to them.NOTE : In Turkey because of the security reasons; we need to inform the visitors arrival to the Synagogues and get a special permission from the rabbinate. In order to do this we need the passport copies of each guests, hotel adresses & ask our guests to fill our a special form that is given by the Rabbinate. e-mail.The Ashkenazi Synagogue,Located near the Galata Tower, it is the only active Ashkenazi Synagogue open to visits and prayers. Founded by Ashkenazim of Austrian origin in 1900, it is the last remaining synagogue among a total of three built by Ashkenazim. Visits con be made during weekday mornings and for Shabbat services on Saturday mornings.The Neve Shalom Synagogue ,Built and opened in 1951 and the scene of a tragic terrorist attack in 1986, it is the largest synagogue in Istanbul where most of the religious ceremonies are held. The Neve Shalom is open to the public for morning visits during the weekdays and for Shabbat prayers every Saturday morning.The 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 by its boat-shaped bimah. It can only be visited during weekday mornings.Maalem Synagogue ,Located in the northern slopes of the Golden Horn near the Old Age Home in Haskoy, it is the only remaining one of the many synagogues of the area since the 1960's. It is open for visits only during weekdays and Shabbat Services are held regularly.Etz Ahayim Synagogue ,Located in Ortakoy, near the European leg of the Bosphorus Bridge. When the previous synagogue burned down in 1941 with only the marble Aron-ha-Kodesh remaining, the new synagogue was rebuilt on the location of the then midrash. Visits can be made with previous appointments and both weekday and Shabbat services can be attended likewise

5 DAYS 4NIGHTS JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR IN ISTANBUL

- Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! -

A ) Advance Reservation Required.
B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits.
C ) Passports requried for security during the tour..
D ) The times are given by the Rabbinate & Times can change According to Them.

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer from airport to the hotel. Check in to the hotel.
After a short briefing about your tour you will have Free Time for Sightseeing.
( Optional Turkish Bath Tour ) or Turkish Cooking Class. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul - Jewish Heritage Tour
Morning visit to a Jewish neighborhood, Galata. You will see the Galata tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Visit the local synagogues, Neve Shalom and the Askenazi Synagogue and Ahrida Synagogue. Jewish Museum is also included...... Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Istanbul - Classical Sultanahmet Tour
Visit the Hippodrome, a 3rd century site, where chariots raced during the Roman period. Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles and six minarets. Visit St. Sophia, a world heritage site built in the 6th century. After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace Museum , its priceless collection of jewels, and the Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Istanbul - Bopshorus Tour

Pick up early from the hotel for the Bopshorus Cruise tour .
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Rustem Pasha Mosque, Bosphorus Cruise,Bosphorus Bridge, drive on the bridge and enjoy the beautiful view when crossing the bridge from Europe to Asia.

Lunch ( at the top of Camlica Hill,)

Ortaköy, is a cosmopolitan area, bordering waters of the Bosphorus with communites of Turk , Greeks, Armenians and Jewish.The neighbourhood hosts many different religious.It is also a popular spot for locals and tourists a like with art galleries, night clubs, restaurants, sitting by the waterfront for drink tea and coffee.

Dolmabahce Palace, was the first European style palace built by Ottoman Sultans between 1843 and 1846.This is the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.Atatürk lived the final part of his life in the residental part of the palace and died there

Day 5 - Istanbul - End of Tour

After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

What is Included !!!!

* 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Sultanahmet
( Boutique Mina Hotel or 4 Stars Golden Horn Deluxe Hotel )
Mina Hotel = http://www.istanbullife.org/hotels/charming/mina-hotel.htm
Golden Horn Deluxe Hotel = http://www.istanbullife.org/hotels/4_star/goldenhornsultanahmethotel.htm
* Services of professionally licensed guides on local tours.
* Meals: Breakfasts, Lunch.
* Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours.
* English speaking guided tours of Jewish Heritage.
* Cooking Class or Turkish Bath Tour
* Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel.
* All taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling. (unless otherwise stated)

What is not included !!!!

* International airfares.
* VISA needed for Turkey.
* Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff etc.
* Items of a personal nature.
* Harem and Treasure room entrance fees in Topkapi Palace.
* Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
* Travel Insurance and medical services.

PRICES	05.01.2012 --- 15.03.2012	15.03.2012---- 25.12.2012
Single Room	750 Euros	850 Euros
Per person in a Double Room	575 Euros	675 Euros

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