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Turkey Tours |
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Visit Turkey and experience its rich and ancient history with ARZA World. Explore Ottoman palaces, historic and still active synagogues, romantic alleyways and side streets dating back centuries. Return to the time of the Sultans and Pashas at area museums. Explore Jewish life in modern day Turkey, home to more than 25,000 Jews, most of Sephardic origin, many of who arrived in the area in the 16th century during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Consider the challenges of being a Turkish Jew in a country that is Islamic, yet a secular, democratic republic.
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Turkey and Istanbul Tours |
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6-Day Treasures of Istanbul
Take the time to travel to exotic Istanbul, the fifth most populous city in the world, home to approximately 12.5 million people. A city laden with history, Istanbul was at different times in her history the capital city of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman Empires.
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10-Day Discover Turkey
Experience the magic of the Levant – go beyond Istanbul and see the archeological remains of ancient Greece and Rome. Learn of Turkey’s warm welcome to Jews throughout her history, including during the Inquisition when many Jews fled to Turkey. See ancient synagogues and places of prayer, some still in use today. Enjoy the tastes, smells and discoveries of Turkey.
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Turkey and Israel Tours
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13-Day Best of Istanbul and Israel
A revelatory journey through a range of customs and history – Istanbul’s established Jewish presence, its engaging mix of ancient cultures and architectural styles mesh beautifully with a trip to Israel for the second half of this trip. Travel north and south through Israel – viewing ruins and remains that will remind you of what you saw in Turkey. Consider the interwoven relationships of the peoples of these ancient sites of civilization.
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17-Day Discover Turkey and Israel
The kingdoms of ancient Greece and Rome spread their architectural and cultural influences into Turkey – see the impressive ruins of those civilizations on your trip to Turkey. Situated at a geographic crossroads of civilizations of yore, Turkey has long been host to a mix of peoples, customs and religious practices. Visit synagogues still active today and places where the Jewish presence has dwindled to almost none. Travel to Israel with a comprehensive trip up and down the coast and into the interior of modern-day Israel.
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