Jewish Prophets Tour in Turkey 11 Nights 12 Days
|12 Days, 15 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration
12 days

Max Group Size
40

Departure Type
Scheduled

Tour Operator
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Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
easy

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İstanbul

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İstanbul

Tour Overview

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Embark on a transformative 12-day journey through Turkey, exploring the rich tapestry of Jewish history, biblical heritage, and iconic sites associated with Jewish prophets. This meticulously designed tour takes you from the vibrant city of Istanbul, with its ancient synagogues and Jewish quarters, to the heart of Sanliurfa (Urfa), the birthplace of Prophet Abraham. Along the way, you'll explore historic cities such as Tarsus, Antakya, and Ephesus, visiting sacred locations tied to Jewish and Christian traditions, including St. Paul's birthplace, St. Peter’s Cave Church, and the ancient synagogue in Ephesus. The tour also features majestic landscapes like Mount Nemrut, home to colossal statues of gods, and the healing waters of Pamukkale. With expert guides leading you through Turkey’s biblical and Jewish heritage, this journey offers a unique and deeply spiritual experience.

Highlights

Explore Jewish Heritage in Istanbul Visit the Galata Jewish neighborhood, home to centuries-old synagogues like Neve Shalom and Ashkenaz Synagogue, and explore the fascinating Zülfaris Jewish Museum. Delve into the vibrant Jewish history of Balat and visit the Ahrida Synagogue, dating back to the 15th century. Biblical Sites of Sanliurfa Discover Sanliurfa, the birthplace of Prophet Abraham, and visit key biblical locations like Balikgol Lake, where sacred fish protect the site where Abraham was cast into the flames by King Nimrod. Explore Deyr Yakup Monastery and the cave of Prophet Suayb. Mount Nemrut and Ancient Harran Explore Harran, the ancient city where Prophet Abraham lived, and visit the impressive Mount Nemrut, home to the monumental statues of gods from Greek, Armenian, and Iranian mythology. This area, rich in biblical significance, was once an important settlement for Abraham and his family. St. Peter’s Cave Church in Antakya Visit the Cave Church of St. Peter in Antakya, also known as Antioch, where the first Christian community was gathered. Explore the ancient city of Seleucia Pieria and Mount Moses, a significant site in Christian and Jewish history. Biblical Tarsus: Birthplace of St. Paul Visit Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul, where you’ll see the St. Paul Well and the Seven Sleepers Cave. Tarsus was also an important city for the early Christian and Jewish communities. Explore Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last years, and explore the ancient city of Ephesus, home to the old synagogue and the iconic Library of Celsus. Discover the Seven Sleepers Cave and other biblical landmarks. Laodicea and Pamukkale Explore the ruins of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, and Hierapolis, home to the martyrium of St. Philip. Marvel at the natural wonders of Pamukkale, known for its healing thermal waters and terraces. Pergamon and the Acropolis Visit Pergamon, an important site in biblical history mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the place where "Satan's throne" was located. Explore the Church of Pergamon, the Red-Court, and the ancient Acropolis. Synagogues and Historical Sites in Istanbul End your tour in Istanbul, visiting Topkapi Palace, the Ahrida Synagogue, Yanbol Synagogue, and the Etz Ahayim Synagogue in Ortaköy, offering a rich view of Istanbul’s Jewish heritage, culture, and Ottoman splendor.

Itinerary

Private transfer to your hotel, meeting with your guide. Short orientation regarding the tour program. Free time for the rest. and overnight in the hotel.

(including breakfast)
Start after breakfast for a tour in Galata, the centuries-old Jewish neighborhood with its famous tower built by the Genoese. Visit to Neve Shalom Synagogue or Ashkenaz Synagogue (upon availability). Drive to Balat along the Golden Horn, residential area of the Ottoman Jews where the “Star of David” still appears on the facades of some buildings. Visit to Ahrida Synagogue, built in the 15th century and from outside Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim). Visit to Zülfaris Jewish Museum of the Quincentennial Foundation and the “Oldies House” at Hasköy. The Jewish Cemetery where the martyrs of Neve Shalom are buried. Stop at Ortaköy, first disembark point of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain by the religious disturbance of the Spanish King and the Queen. Last visit to Chora church in Edirnekapi. and overnight in İstanbul.

(including breakfast)
After breakfast departure to the airport for your flight to Sanliurfa. Driving to Sanli Urfa, cradle of the Mesopotamian civilization. Visit the birthplace of the prophet Abraham – a cave to the south of the lake.Visit the Balikgol Lake – legendary pool of sacred fish where Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod, king of Shinar. Visit the Deyr Yakup monastery. In the afternoon visit the Suayb city and the cave where it is believed that the prophet Suayb lived. and overnight in Sanli Urfa.

(Including breakfast )
After breakfast visit Harran, having been a major ancient city in Mesopotamia, located near the village Altinbasak, 44 km southeast of Sanliurfa ride Harran is associated with the biblical place Harran (Hebrew: חָרָן, transliterated: Charan). Here Abram Jewish Prophets tour in Turkey (11 Nights/12 Days), Jewish Heritage tour, Biblical Jewish Heritage tours, Jewish Prophets tour guide, Biblical Jewish Guide(Abraham), his grandson Lot, and Abram's wife Sarai settled en route to Canaan, coming from Ur of the Chaldees (Genesis 11:26–32). You can see here some rock, riddled with tunnels and with the ruins of a fortress on top. Driving to the mount Nemrut (mount of Gods), located 40 km of Kahta. Visit the tomb-sanctuary with huge statues of various Greek, Armenian and Iranian gods, such as Hercules-Vahagn, Zeus-Aramazd or Oromasdes (associated with the Iranian god Ahura Mazda), Tyche, and Apollo-Mithras. Overnight in Gaziantep.

(Including: Breakfast)
After breakfast driving to Antakya, known as Antioch, a significant place for Christianity. Visit the Cave church of St. Peter, where he had gathered the first Christian Community. Visit then the Mosaic museum. Drive to Mt. Moses (Musadag) (1 hour) where Moses learned to eat crow prepared by the obscure Prophet Hizir. Visit the ancient city of Cevlik-Seleucia Pierra, 5 km from Samandag to the North. and Overnight in Antakya (B).

(Including: Breakfast)
after breakfast transfer to Tarsus (approx. 2,5 hours). At the of St. Paul's birth and upbringing, Tarsus was the most important city in the Cilician plain (Cukurova) which was then know as Smooth Cilicia. St. Paul was proud of his birthplace. As he was being arrested, Saint Paul told the tribune: "I am a Jew and a citizen of the well-known city of Tarsus in Cilicia. Visit: St. Paul well in a courtyard believed to be the site of St. Paul’s home. The Seven sleepers cave (cave Eshab-ı Kehf) with theJewish Prophets tour in Turkey (11 Nights/12 Days), Jewish Heritage tour, Biblical Jewish Heritage tours, Jewish Prophets tour guide, Biblical Jewish Guide mosques built above the cave. and overnight in Konya. (B). 

(Including Breakfast)
Driving to Antalya. Arriving at about 12- 1.00 pm. Free day. and overnight in Antalya (B). 

(Including Breakfast )
after breakfast driving to Laodicea (approx. 3 hours), one of the churches of Revelation. Visit also Hierapolis ancient city with the martyrium of St. Philip. Overnight in Pamukkale (B).

(Including Breakfast)
Breakfast. Driving to Ephesus. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she spent her last years. Tour through ancient Ephesus to see the old synagogue, the theatre where St. Paul preached (Acts 10), the Library of Celsus and other sights. theater. Visit the St. John Basilica and Seven Sleepers cave. and Overnight in Kusadasi. (B). 

(Including Breakfast)
Breakfast. Driving to Pergamon, site of one of the Seven Churches, where St. John wrote of Satan’s throne being sited. Visit the Church of Pergamon, the famous Red-Court and the Acropolis. and overnight in Bursa (B). 

(Including: Breakfast)
after breakfast visit to places, Topkapi Palace and its Harem, Ahrida and Yanbol Synagogues in Balat, a primarily Jewish district on the Golden Horn, the Art-Nouveau-style Kamondo Staircase, built at the end of the 19th century, and Zulfaris Synagogue Museum in Karakoy, and the Etz Ahayim Synagogue in Ortakoy.  

(Including breakfast)
Transfer to the Istanbul airport for the flight back home.

Trip includes

Included

3 nights hotel in Istanbul - The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
1 night hotel in Sanliurfa - Harran Hotel
1 night hotel in Gaziantep -  4 or 5 Star Hotel Zeus 
1 night hotel in Antakya The Liwan Hotel
night hotel in Konya - Selcuk Mevlana Hotel
1 night hotel in Antalya - 4 Star Ring Downtown Hotel
1 night hotel in Pamukkale - 5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel
1 night hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 night hotel in Bursa - 
Kervansaray Thermal Hotel

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Hotel

Professional English - speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

All meals as stated in the itinerary. Breakfast

Vegetarian Halal Meat

Travel Insurance

Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return airport transfer

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11 Nights, 4 Star or 5 Star Hotel Accommodation including breakfast.
Continental breakast (B) as per the itinaries.
All Entrance Fees.
All admission fees to the visited sites.
All Taxes and service fees.

Excluded

Any tips to guide.
Driver or staff at hotels.
Items of a personal nature.
Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.

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