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Jewish Heritage Tour of Greece and Bulgaria

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Highlights

Acropolis & Parthenon in Athens, Jewish Thessaloniki – Sephardic heritage & Holocaust sites, Sofia Synagogue (largest in the Balkans), Plovdiv Old Town & Roman Amphitheatre

Destinations

Plovdiv, Sofia, Athens, Ruse, Thessaloniki

Budget

From €1.540,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

Discover the enduring legacy of Jewish communities in Southeast Europe with our exclusive Jewish Heritage Tour of Greece and Bulgaria. This 10-day immersive journey unveils centuries of Sephardic and Ashkenazi history through synagogues, museums, hidden quarters, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit iconic cities such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Sofia, Plovdiv, and Ruse, while staying in handpicked 4-star hotels, enjoying guided tours by experts in Jewish history. Ideal for Jewish heritage travelers, culture enthusiasts, and groups seeking authentic and meaningful experiences in the Balkans.

Itinerary

Arrival in Athens

Meet & greet at Athens Airport
Transfer to 4* hotel (recommended: Herodion Hotel or Electra Hotel Athens)
Welcome dinner at kosher-friendly restaurant (on request)
Overnight in Athens

Jewish Athens & Ancient Landmarks

Visit Etz Hayyim Synagogue & Jewish Museum of Greece
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Plaka district
Optional: meeting with local Jewish community
Overnight in Athens

Athens – Thessaloniki (Train or Private Transfer)

Scenic train ride or drive to Thessaloniki
Check-in at 4* hotel (recommended: Capsis Hotel or Mediterranean Palace)
Orientation walk along the seaside promenade
Overnight in Thessaloniki

Jewish Thessaloniki – Sephardic Heart of Greece

Tour Monastir Synagogue, Jewish Museum, and Holocaust Memorial
Visit the former Jewish quarter and Modiano Market
Optional: Lunch with local Jewish historian or community leader
Overnight in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki – Sofia (via Sandanski, Bulgaria)

Cross the border into Bulgaria
Stop in Sandanski for a short break
Arrive in Sofia; check-in at 4* hotel (recommended: Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel or Grand Hotel
Sofia)
Dinner at traditional Bulgarian restaurant
Overnight in Sofia

Jewish Sofia & Cultural Highlights

Visit Sofia Synagogue (largest in the Balkans), Jewish Museum, and Holocaust Memorial
Explore Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Roman ruins, and old city streets
Optional: Meeting with Bulgarian Jewish Organization
Overnight in Sofia

Sofia – Plovdiv

Transfer to Plovdiv – one of Europe’s oldest cities
Walking tour of the Old Town & Roman amphitheater
Visit Zion Synagogue and Jewish Quarter
Stay in 4* hotel (recommended: Hotel Hebros or Park Hotel Plovdiv)
Overnight in Plovdiv

Plovdiv – Ruse

Scenic drive through the Balkan countryside
Arrive in Ruse, on the Danube River
Visit the restored Ruse Synagogue and the Jewish Monument
Check-in at 4* hotel (recommended: Dunav Plaza Hotel or Hotel Riga)
Overnight in Ruse

Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo – Sofia

Stop in Veliko Tarnovo: see the medieval Tsarevets Fortress
Return to Sofia for final dinner and wrap-up
Overnight in Sofia

Departure

Transfer to Sofia Airport

Services

Included

9 nights accommodation in selected 3★ or 4★ hotels
Daily breakfast
Private guide/driver for the full 10 days
Rent-a-car for entire itinerary
Airport arrival & departure transfers
All land transportation Greece–Bulgaria
Tour planning, operations & coordination

Excluded

Flights or train tickets (Athens–Thessaloniki)
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees (Acropolis, synagogues, museums, fortresses)
Optional meetings with Jewish communities
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)

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