DAY 1 SUNDAY
USA - ISTANBUL
Overnight flight to Istanbul.
DAY 2 MONDAY
ISTANBUL
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3 TUESDAY
ISTANBUL
Highlights today include the ancient Gebrew Gezer calendar in the Archaeological museum, Topkapi Palace and Galata, home to the lovely Neve Shalom synagogue.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY
ISTANBUL
A day devoted to synagogues, from the 15th century Akrida synagogue, as to the synagogue and Jewish cemeteries at Kuzguncuk and Uskudar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 5 THURSDAY
ISTANBUL
Explore the traditional Turkish treasures of the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and the Grand Bazaar.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 6 FRIDAY
ISTANBUL - BURSA
Former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa was also home to a large Jewish community. Visit Gerush and Mayor synagogues.
Overnight in Bursa.
DAY 7 SATURDAY
BURSA - THYATIRA - KUSADASI
En route to Izmir, you’ll visit Thyatira, home of an ancient Jewish community that thrived for centuries.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 8 SUNDAY
IZMIR - SARDIS - KUSADASI
Still home to one of Turkey’s largest Jewish communities, with a synagogue dating back to 220 BC. After visiting the Beth Israel and Senora synagogues, visit Sardis, home to the ruins of one of the largest, and most ancient, synagogues of antiquity.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 9 MONDAY
KUSADASI - EPHESUS - KUSADASI
One of the world’s most comprehensive ancient sites, the city of Ephesus boasts Hebrews signs and symbols among its remains.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 10 TUESDAY
KUSADASI - PRIENE - MILETUS - IZMIR
The ancient lonia cities of Priene and Miletus’ ruins are haunting, evocative and intriguing, some adorned with Hebrew script.
Overnight in Izmir.
DAY 11 WEDNESDAY
IZMIR - ISTANBUL
Take a short flight to Istanbul for your onward flight home. Or extend your stay in Turkey with a mini tour or perhaps add another Alexander and Troy tour.
LAND AND TOUR FEATURES
- Accommodations in mentioned hotels or similar.
- Guaranteed departures with minimum 4 people.
- Services of professional, English speaking guide.
- 9 Breakfasts 3 Dinners
- All sightseeing and admission fees
- Transfers, ground transportation, service charges and taxes
