Jewish Thessaloniki: The Secrets Of The City Of Three Religions

From 119€ per group

Category:

Culture

Subcategory:

City tours

Description

Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 2 hours
* Thessaloniki is the only city in the world where Jews made up the absolute majority of the population at the beginning of the 20th century. Our tour is an immersion into a lost world, where ladinos sounded, and goods from all over the Mediterranean were unloaded at the port. You will start at the ancient Roman Agora, where Jewish merchants once traded. We will show you: The location of the legendary "Flea Market", the center of Sephardic trade Palaces of the Modiano and Allatini families, which determined the city's economy The streets of the former "Jewish Quarter" with its unique architecture We will pay special attention to: ✓ How the exiles from Spain in 1492 created a new cultural center here ✓ Why the Ottoman Sultans called Thessaloniki the "City of Jews" ✓ How the community survived the disaster of 1943 You will find out: Where the largest synagogue was located How Jewish newspapers shaped public opinion Why did local merchants finance the first tram This walk is not just an excursion, but a journey through time to the origins of the cosmopolitan spirit of Thessaloniki. Organization: • The route passes through open spaces • We recommend sunglasses and a camera • Physical activity: minimal
Available languages

Russian

Group type

Private

Age restrictions

Kids are allowed

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer not included

Details

Included

Guided tour with a certified guide. For 1-7 people.

Excluded

No additional expenses are expected.

Recommend to bring

Comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather.

Starting point

* On Aristotle Square, near the monument to Aristotle near the sea. It is opposite the Electra Palace Hotel.

Finish point

* On Aristotle Square.

How to get

* You can check with the guide.

Cancellation policy

* 1. Free cancellation – full refund if the cancellation occurred: - 7 days before the start of the tour (for individual tours); - 5 days in advance (for group tours). 2. Partial refund (50%) – if the cancellation occurred: - less than 72 hours before the start. 3. No refund – if: - cancellation on the day of the tour or less than 72 hours before the start; - the tourist did not show up without warning. 4. Postponement of the tour is possible for free with 72 hours' notice (if there are available seats/dates). 5. Cancellation due to the fault of the organizer is a full refund in any case.

Гид в Салониках Илья
Гид в Салониках Илья
Organizer
Опытный гид с многолетним стажем, работающий как с группами, так и с индивидуальными путешественниками. Будучи греком, я искренне люблю свою страну и знаю множество удивительных мест, которые непременно вас заинтересуют. Для каждой экскурсии подбираю уникальный стиль подачи информации, чтобы сделать путешествие по-настоящему увлекательным. Не стесняйтесь задавать вопросы – я всегда открыт для общения и рад новым знакомствам!

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