6 DAYS JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR

Day 1 – depart Johannesburg
Make your way to OR Tambo International Airport for you overnight flight to Istanbul via Cairo.

Day 2 – arrive Istanbul
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your onward flight to Istanbul.
Welcome to Turkey! On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Enjoy a welcome drink with a briefing about Turkey.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 – Istanbul sightseeing
After breakfast, you will be taken on a morning visit to a Jewish neighbourhood, Galata. You will see the Galata tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Visit the local synagogues, Neve Shalom and the Askenazy Synagogue.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4 – Istanbul
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. After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace, its priceless collection of jewels, and the Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 5 – depart Istanbul
Check out of the hotel after breakfast. You will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight via Cairo back to Johannesburg

Day 6 – arrive Johannesburg
Early morning arrival at OR Tambo International Airport.

Included:
• Airfare on Egypt Air – JNB/CAI/IST/CAI/JNB (subject to certain seats & conditions)
• Return airport transfers in Istanbul
• 3 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel in Istanbul on HB
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in an air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English speaking tour guide