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Explore Portugal: Where Jewish Heritage Meets Unforgettable Adventures


Step into the essence of Portugal, where every street, building, and landscape tells a story steeped in Jewish history and culture. From the bustling markets of Buarcos to the serene paths of Boliqueime, our tours, including Jewish Lisbon and Old Jewish Quarters tour, offer you a window into the soul of this remarkable country.

Imagine yourself on a walking tour, tracing the footsteps of history, or biking through scenic vistas that take your breath away. Revel in the delightful fusion of food and drink tours that tantalize your taste buds, or immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife that illuminates the cities. Whether you're craving a day trip filled with art and heritage or a multi-day adventure that takes you deeper into the wonders of nature, we've crafted experiences that cater to every curiosity.

With options in English, Hebrew, and more, our tours promise not just journeys, but experiences that connect you, heart and soul, to the rich essence of Jewish life in Portugal.

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Jewish Lisbon

We start at the Shaarey Tikvah Synagogue – 1st synagogue built after the Inquisition (1536-1821) in Portugal by Moroccan & Gibraltar Jews who arrived in the late 1700’s, some of them descendants of the Portuguese & Spanish Jews who left the Iberian Peninsula after the Edicts of Expulsion (1496 and 1492, respectively). Walk through Bairro Alto Quarter till we get to a viewpoint for an extraordinary view over the Castle of Lisbon & the city centre. Today this neighbourhood is the heart of the night life with a high concentration of restaurants & bars. It started to be built in the early 1500's by a great part of Conversos who stayed in Portugal and continued their businesses with the trade. Continue to Baixa (Downtown) where we will reach the location of the Inquisition Court & Prison (today the National Theatre Queen Maria II). Around the corner, we will see the Memorial to the Victims of the Massacre in 1506. Walk through the former Main Jewish Quarter on the way to the Alfama Quarter (old city) to see the name of a street (Rua da Judiaria) where another Jewish Quarter was located. We will continue to the Commerce Square, where most of the Autos-de-Fé took place in Lisbon. We end at the City Hall Square to finish our walk through the 3 co-existing Guettos during the Medieval time up to the Edict of Expulsion, where a small Jewish Quarter was located (Judiaria Pequena).
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Old Jewish Quarters tour

Discover Jewish Portugal as we travel through the memory of a Jewish past. Uncover the riches of that time in history. Let us guide you for eight days traveling through the heart of soul of Jewish Portugal, searching for Jewish roots. We will base our tour and cultural visits on Beiras Jewish heritage and how this has been the meeting place of three great cultures and religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. From the end of the 15th century, persecutions, convictions, and forced conversions destroyed these Jewish communities. They became “New Christians” and continued to honor their religion in the secrecy of their homes and orally pass on the prayers resisting assimilation. This trip is a close look at a heritage of great value. It is not always visible because of multiple destructions and pressures, but we are gradually discovering it. But we want also to extend your experience of the local culture, history, and gastronomy. So this will be a tour where you will get to know the locals and the culture in this North/Center area of Portugal. So we have prepared unique experiences for you all along the way.  
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Lisbon Jewish tour

There is a story we want to tell you. A story revealed by the great masters forever preserved in endless secrets. It could be the Jewish presence in a piece of architecture or gastronomy or in that heritage of memories that bounces from generation to generation. The City of Thousand Stories Can you imagine all the stories that Lisbon has to tell you? What you have to do is sharpen your eyes. Come with us and discover legends and secrets lost in the cobblestones, kept in the magical stone vaults of the houses, in the bubbling of forgotten recipes, and, always, in the traditions. Be enchanted by the Jewish itinerary that remains steadfast around every corner, in the treading of every step. The city holds a memory that shines in the sun and welcomes everyone in its unforgettable light. The Lisbon Jewish Tour The Jewish route follows the beating of your heart and asks you to stop at this Largo de São Domingos, where a memorial stands in honor of the thousands of Jewish victims of the 1506 massacre. The body and soul are already asking for rest. After all, there is already so much to keep. We taste a typical dish and leave a hint for those who have not yet tasted this delicacy. It arrived in Lisbon in the 15th century, from Asia, and you can choose "with them or without them"... guess what? Pulled together, let yourself go, sharpen your eyes, remember? There are more stories to unveil, honor, and share in the eternal pacts between beauty and art, where Lisbon's Jewish history lies. Now it is time to present it: We are already close to Largo do Carmo. You will feel the mysticism of this cosmopolitan corner that harbors a medieval era, where the oldest Jewish quarter in Lisbon, the one in Bairro da Pedreira, may have existed. Can you board this time machine? Save the wisdom of essential elements of the Jewish community in the great epic of the Portuguese Discoveries. Their scientific and navigational studies helped trace the routes of the great seas and the designs of the new lands. And that is why they are already in Belém, with the Tagus in their arms. The Jerónimos Monastery, the Belem Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries are also heirs to the Jewish presence in Lisbon. Can you still imagine all the stories this city has to tell you?
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Portuguese Jewish Heritage

During 3 hours, I will show and explain the Jewish occupation and its historical evolution in Porto and Portugal. From the high medieval times until today. The main subjects will be the medieval períod and peaceful one. The Jewish quarter construction and how the history gets grey. The conversos or "Cristãos Novos" and the lack of religious freedom. The inquisition and its terrible impact. And, finally, the local community after the XX century. Since I started to give this tour my main concern was to offer good and correct information. After giving this tour dozens of times, I can affirm that my public was the most important challenge and "tool" for my success because each doubt and each question were and still are important. At a calm pace, I will provide you a tour as we planned or am ready to adapt to some preferences and be able to listen to your question, so we can share stories and have an excellent tour together.
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🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB). The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India. See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT. 👉Link to WJT Jewsih Silk Rad Pressbook and more is in our bio

🌍 Celebrating One Year of the Jewish Silk Road Portal

World Jewish Travel was thrilled at #IMTM 2024 to present a copy of the WJT Jewish Silk Road Pressbook to the CEO of the Azerbaijan National Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Jamilya Talibzade its Israeli representative Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB).

The Pressbook celebrates the one year anniversary of the Jewish Silk Road Portal launch, an amazing example of using Jewish travel as a means of cultural diplomacy, whilst highlighting the significant Jewish contribution to the ancient trade route. Kudos to our participating partners from the Kiriaty Foundation (Turkey), National Board of Tourism of #Georgia, National Board of Tourism of #Uzbekistan, and Israeli Embassy of #India.

See the overwhelming reaction from the press, by downloading our free pressbook. Special thanks to Moshe Gilad of the @haaretzcom for highlighting this forgotten but important story in the Galeria section of the newspaper and available to download on WJT.

👉Link to WJT Jewsih Silk Rad Pressbook and more is in our bio ...

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