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Greek - Jewish - Armenian Quarters Tour in Istanbul
offered by supplier M05425 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 10
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 35 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 60 Euro (EUR)
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Our professional guides who speak French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, English makes special tours of Greek, Armenian and Jewish quarters in Istanbul.
Fener and Balat districts are located on the historic peninsula of Istanbul. Once a focal point of the social and cultural lives of Greeks, Armenians and Jews, the Fener and Balat districts are presently inhabited by a mostly Muslim population that immigrated from other cities and rural areas.
Fener was dominantly a Greek neighborhood since the Byzantine period. In the 17th century, Fener became the residence of upper classes and the bourgeoisie with its hew stone buildings and richly ornamented house facades. During the Ottoman period, an important segment of Greeks who lived in Fener, who were well-educated and fluent in several languages, held high government positions as interpreters or diplomats. During the 18th century, the majority of new constructions were made of stone or wood; and aristocratic Greek families started to build villas around the Patriarchate.
Balat is known as a Jewish quarter - with a small Armenian population - dating back to the Byzantine period. Balat winding streets provided a meeting ground for navigators, seafarers, street vendors and porters. Following the earthquake of 1894 and a series of fires that affected not only the neighborhood but whole city of Istanbul, the social structure of Balat underwent significant changes: The wealthiest section of the inhabitants left the district and moved to Galata, which is the current location of the Jewish institutions including the Chief Rabbinate and major synagogues. The emigration followed and one fourth of the population of Balat left for Israel after its establishment.
With his experience you will see many nice things and try to find change to get to know how the Greek, Jewish and Armenian community was living in Istanbul. This tour gives the history of Turkish Greek, Jews, Armenian and their communities in Istanbul, Turkey today. You will visit their churches and will listen to their music. You will eye-witness the some religious ceremonies.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- 1 - 3 pax: 60euro.
- 4 - 6 pax: 45euro.
- 7 - more: 35euro.
Price Includes:
- Runs everyday mornings or afternoons.
- English Guidance and assistance service.
- Lunch on Full Day tours.
- Discount rates for students and groups.
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