Istanbul Day Tour of Jewish Heritage

Shore Excursion from Istanbul you will receive a private guided sightseeing tour with air-conditioned private transport. Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Istanbul port with a sign your name is written on, then be driven to the sites.

Your opportunity to explore the rich Jewish history of Istanbul on this unique full-day tour. A multilingual guide will show you the Ahridda, Neve Shalom and Ashkenazi Synagogues. We will also visit the Jewish Museum, a magnificent Byzantine church, and the Grand Bazaar.

Highlights:
Visit the Ahridda, Neve Shalom and Ashkenazi Synagogues.
Learn about Istanbuls Jewish community at the Jewish Museum.
Experience the impact of St. Sophia, the most magnificent Byzantine church of all time.
Find some bargains and haggle at the Grand Bazaar!

You will  be met by a multilingual guide from your cruise ship, and then your tour of  this amazing city will begin.

You’ll visit the Ahridda, Neve Shalom, and Ashkenazi Synagogues.

In the Galata district of the city we  visit the Jewish Museum.  As well as Jewish Istanbul, you get the chance to see the most magnificent Byzantine church of all time, St. Sophia, rightly considered one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Finally it’s on to the Grand Bazaar. In addition to its historical importance, its a bazaar that will interest and excite  everybody with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelery, leather, and souvenirs. Here haggling is expected!

After the tour you will be transferred back to your cruise ship.

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