Türkiye’s Jewish Heritage
Istanbul | Izmir | Ephesus (7 Days)
This one-week itinerary covers the main centers of Jewish culture in Türkiye, along with some of the country’s most iconic historic landmarks.
Highlights
- Experience the energetic city of Istanbul, a bridge between continents
- Enjoy a ferry cruise on the Bosphorus waterway
- Uncover the story of the Jewish communities that settled in Istanbul and Izmir
- Visit important synagogues and cultural museums
- See the ruins of the synagogue at ancient Sardis
- Step back in time on the streets of ancient Ephesus
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Brief Itinerary
Day |
Highlights |
Overnight |
Day 1 |
Arrive in Istanbul and private transfer to your hotel in the Old City. |
Istanbul |
Day 2 |
Full-day private tour including Sultanahmet (Istanbul’s historical district) and the old Jewish neighborhood of Galata. |
Istanbul |
Day 3 |
Full-day private tour including Sultanahmet, the old Jewish neighborhood of Balat, seaside Ortakoy, and a boat tour on the Bosphorus. |
Istanbul |
Day 4 |
Flight to Izmir and private transfer to your hotel. |
Izmir |
Day 5 |
Full-day private tour of Izmir’s Jewish heritage sites and ancient Sardis. |
Izmir |
Day 6 |
Full-day private tour of Ephesus and the Terrace Houses en route to your hotel in the area. |
Ephesus |
Day 7 |
Transfer to the airport for departure. |
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