Tour Overview
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
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
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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),
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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
1 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
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
All meals as stated in the itinerary. Breakfast
Travel Insurance
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return airport transfer
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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