Private Rhodes Jewish Heritage Shore Excursion

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Enjoy a unique Jewish Heritage of Rhodes! You will have a great opportunity to explore the highlights of the city from the point of view of the Jewish community. Learn about the life of the community in the past and present – our guide will take you to see the history of the Old Town with a famous Kahal Shalom Synagogue, the Jewish Museum .

What's Included

Guaranteed return to the ship on time
Port pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide services
Professional driver
Gratuity(optional)
The Jewish Museum fee 4 euros ( optional )

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at your Cruise Ship Rhodos Port/ Hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The history of the Jewish community in Rhodes dates back to ancient times. In the 15th century, Sephardic Jews, exiled from Spain, settled on the island. The name of the Jewish quarter of Rhodes, La Juderia, comes from their language. Our tour starts from the New Town – not quite famous as the Old Town, but still full of remarkable buildings and places: for instance, the Old Port with their amazing statues – “Deer” and “Reindeer”

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will continue our tour with the Panoramic drive of the Acropolis of Rhodes Town, where you will be thrilled by the views of the East & West cost of the island! Then we will have the walking tour of the Jewish Cemetery - one of the oldest and best preserved Jewish cemeteries in Europe.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After that, you will have a possibility to fully enjoy the picturesque ancient places of the Jewish Quarter situated in the Old Town: the foot tour includes the - "Al Chatef" street;

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit the oldest functioning synagogue in all of Greece, and the only remaining synagogue on the Island of Rhodes. You will be admired by the beauty of The Kahal Shalom Synagogue is the only remaining synagogue used for services on the Island of Rhodes The Synagogue was built in the traditional Sephardic style indicative of the Jews’ ancestors. The Jews in Rhodes are primarily descendents of Jews who fled Spain during the Spanish inquisition

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit the Jewish Museum (with an 800-year-old Torah of Rhodes) The cost of the entrance is 4 euros - Square of Martyred Jews and the Holocaust Memorial.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by TJ Travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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