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DAY 1 ARRIVAL
- ISTANBUL (Dinner)
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer from airport to the hotel. Check in
to the hotel. After a break, welcome cocktail with a briefing about
Turkey. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 ISTANBUL (Dinner)
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 Askenazy Synagogue. After lunch, 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.
DAY 3 ISTANBUL (Breakfast - Dinner)
Visit the Topkapi Palace, its priceless collection of jewels, and the
Grand Covered Bazaar.
DAY 4 ISTANBUL (Breakfast - Dinner)
Visit of the Balat neighborhood where you will see the star of David
appearing on building facades. Visit the 15th Ahrida and the Yanbol
synagogues. Visit the Jewish home for the elderly along the Golden
Horn.
DAY 5 ISTANBUL (Breakfast - Dinner)
You may walk to the synagogue to attend morning Shabbat services. The
day is at leisure.
DAY 6 HOME ( Breakfast )
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for homebound flight.
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