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OLBITUR
BIBLICAL TOURS
Judaism has been a constant presence in Türkiye
since ancient times - as you will discover on this
unforgettable tour of ancient synagogues and historic Jewish
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DAY 1 : ISTANBUL
On your arrival in Istanbul, you will meet our expert, English
speaking guide and transfer to your hotel for the first of
your 3 night stay.
Dinner and overnight in Istanbul. |
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DAY 2 : ISTANBUL
Highlights today include the ancient Hebrew Gezer Calendar in
the Archaeological Museum, Topkapý Palace and Galata, home to
the Neve Shalom synagogue. |
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DAY 3 : ISTANBUL
Today you will visit the synagogues of Balat, including the
15th century Ahrida Synagogue, as well as the synagogue and
cemeteries at Kuzguncuk and Üsküdar. You will also enjoy a
scenic drive to Çamlýca Hill for a magnificent view over the
city. |
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DAY 4 : ISTANBUL
Featured sights today include the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, and
the Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, as well as the Grand
Bazaar. |
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DAY 5 : ISTANBUL - BURSA
Former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa was also home to a
large Jewish community. Highlights include a visit to Bursa's
Greece and Mayor Synagogues. |
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DAY 6 : BURSA - Tavatira -
IZMIR
En route to Izmir, you will visit Tavatira, where Judaism was
practised by the ancients and the Jewish community thrived.
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DAY 7 : IZMIR-Sardis-KUSADASI
The ruins of a synagogue uncovered here dated back to 220 BC-
today Izmir is still home to one of largest Jewish communities
in Türkiye. After visiting the Beth Israel and Senora
Synagogues, you will visit Sardis, home to the ruins of one of
the most ancient -and largest- synagogues of antiquity. |
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DAY 8 : KUSADASI
The world most compelling ancient
site, the Greco-Romen city-state of Ephesus also boasts Hebrew
signs and symbols among its ruins. |
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DAY 9 : KUSADASI
The ancient Ionian cities of Priene
and Miletus, where ruled over the Persians, Romans, and
Byzantines. Today their ruins are haunting, evocative and
intriguing-some adorned with Hebrew script. |
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DAY 10 :KUÞADASI -
Aphrodisias - Hierapolis - PAMUKKALE
Signs in Hebrew and menorahs carved into stone attest to the
presence of Jews in both ancient Aphrodisias and Hieropolis,
both Roman cities. In between lie the fantastic limestone
formations and warm mineral springs of Pamukkale, perhaps the
greatest natural wonder of the country. |
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DAY 11: PAMUKKALE -
Laodicia - Tyre - IZMIR
In ancient Laodicia, your first stop, the flourishing Jewish
colony annually sent gold to Jerusalem. After visiting it's
ruins, you will continue on to Izmir, (taking in the
synagogues of Tyre along the way) to explore the remains of
the ancient synagogue dating from 220 BC. |
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DAY 12 :IZMIR-ISTANBUL-HOME
Take a domestic flight to Istanbul for your onward flight home. |
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