Jewish Heritage Tours

Jewish Heritage Tours – Tracing a Timeless Legacy

Step into the living story of Jewish heritage in Anatolia, told through its most remarkable synagogues and sacred sites. Begin in Urfa, revered as the birthplace of Abraham, where tradition places the earliest seeds of faith that would shape Jewish history. Journey forward to Smyrna Agora in Izmir, once a thriving Greco-Roman marketplace, where Jewish merchants and craftsmen played a vital role in the city’s life—its community leaving an enduring mark on the cultural fabric of the region. Then arrive at the magnificent Sardis Synagogue, the largest of the ancient world, restored from the ruins of the Roman era. Its vast marble hall and intricate mosaics speak of a wealthy, confident community integrated into the civic heart of Sardis, yet steadfast in its traditions. This chronological journey not only reveals the architecture and archaeology of Jewish life but also the resilience and faith that endured through changing empires.