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Gil Travel Heritage Tours to Israel

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Gil Travel is the number one travel management company for Jewish related travel around the world, and has been for over 40 years. At Gil, we know that a Jewish tour to Israel is a unique opportunity.
You’ve dreamed of days spent lounging by the sea, soaking up the sun or playing matkot, or you’ve been counting down the days until you get to visit the Israel Museum and have the chance to look at the Dead Sea Scrolls in the architectural wonder that houses them. You’ve talked up Masada to your congregation or told your coworkers how powerful Yad VaShem was. You’re also interested in seeing some of the more off-the-beaten-path sites, like ruins from an ancient settlement or a museum documenting the musical history of the Jewish people. Maybe you’ve thought about exploring contemporary Israel, meeting locals, or learning about The Startup Nation.
Whatever you’ve been dreaming up, we have decades of experience in crafting meaningful guided tours to Israel for all types of groups. We know how important it is to pay attention to your unique needs for your Jewish tour to Israel and our extensive knowledge of the country means that we can create the perfect itinerary that works for you, with every detail in mind.
Find the right Jewish trip to Israel with us. We’ve worked with top-level Jewish organizations like Birthright and Maccabi USA, sending thousands of people to Israel each year on all-inclusive Israel tours, as well as making travelers happy on private Israel tours through our various trips. We have a dedicated staff creating life-changing Jewish tours to Israel, and we feel confident that we can help you plan your Jewish trip to Israel.

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Discover the Best Jewish Literary Heritage Tours of 2024

Three of the greatest pleasures in life for cultured people are literature, travel and stimulating company. A Gil Travel Jewish literary heritage tour takes you, and your family or friends, to the heart of European cities like Paris, Berlin and Prague. You can explore the old Jewish neighborhoods and walk in the footsteps of great writers like Franz Kafka, Isaac Babel, Alfred Doblin, and the tragic teen diarist Anne Frank. Our Jewish literary heritage is a treasure trove that opens the door to a new understanding of the European societies that our Jewish ancestors lived in, and the forces that shaped their existence – and ultimately ours. Gil Travel’s Jewish heritage literature tours are a wonderful opportunity to broaden your knowledge of Jewish culture and history. It’s an amazing feeling to walk the streets and visit the places that inspired generations of Jewish writers, then attend private lectures and archive and museum tours, before returning to the comfort of a luxury hotel with gourmet kosher dining! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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10 Must-Visit Jewish Heritage Sites Around the World in 2024

There is nothing more basic than the desire to know one’s past. Since the 17th century, Jews from all four corners of the earth arrived in America in search of freedom to practice their faith in peace and as a way to persecution that had chased them for thousands of years, Yet, generations later we still crave to see where our ancestors lived and walk in their footsteps to get a glimpse into the unique culture and traditions they brought with them. Embarking on a private Jewish heritage tour through a trusted travel agency can allow you to discover the best of Europe’s Jewish cultural sites and immerse yourself in its history with the help of expert local guides and flexible itineraries catered to your needs and preferences. Whether you’re a senior taking advantage of the best years of your life or a family looking for an educational and active heritage trip, Jewish luxury travel will allow you to pick your pace and tailor your Jewish heritage journey to create a meaningful and immersive experience that will last you a lifetime. Read full blog on Gil Travel
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Top Reasons to Visit Central America

Central America is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting regions. Countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala are historical melting pots with rich cultures and traditions that can amaze even the most experienced travelers. They also offer visitors outstanding natural beauty with miles of golden beaches, mountains and tropical rainforests. What’s most surprising is that Central America has a Jewish heritage going back more than 500 years. Luxury Jewish heritage tours to Central America are a great way to combine adventure with high end travel, as well as the chance to explore some unique and unusual Jewish heritage sites. In addition to private guided tours, Gil Travel can also arrange personal introductions, and a warm welcome, from local Jewish communities! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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Luxury Small Group Jewish Tours in India

India is a land of contrasts with a rich history and a civilization that goes back thousands of years. It also has ancient Jewish communities and was historically one of the most tolerant and welcoming countries for Jews. Modern India offers travelers amazing luxury and opulence, with old-world service standards that focus on honoring guests. India is a real travel adventure with exotic food, wildlife and splendid cultural treasures. India in a Nutshell It’s pretty much impossible to describe India in a nutshell. It’s a massive country of over a million square miles, with more than a billion people. Ancient and Medieval India produced advanced civilizations with major religions and literature and sciences that influenced the development of the modern world. Judaism also found a home in India and diverse communities of Jewish Indians thrived in their own niches. India is essentially a country of contrasts, with urban skyscrapers, stock exchanges and a space program, just miles from tiny rural villages where daily life is closer to previous centuries. Apart from a rich Jewish heritage, travelers can see tropical jungles with tigers, snow capped Himalayan mountains, scorching deserts and palm fringed coastal resorts in a single trip. There are thousands of well preserved cultural sites, ranging from the famous locations like the Taj Mahal, Golden Temple and the Jodhpur Fort to tiny village temples and ancient carvings. Luxury Jewish Heritage Tours in India India is a surprisingly popular destination for Jewish heritage tours. There has been a Jewish presence in India since antiquity with significant communities of Cochin, Baghdadi, Paradesi and Bene Israel Jews in cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and the coastal paradise of Goa. They built synagogues, schools and libraries and lived quietly among India’s bustle and activity. Most Indian Jews relocated to Israel, but there are still at least 4,400 Jewish Indians living in India today. The best way to explore India’s fascinating Jewish heritage is as part of a luxury small group tour with a carefully tailored itinerary. The Richness of a Jewish Heritage Tour in India India is a big place and it can be confusing for people who live there – never mind for American tourists. Just getting from A-B can be a challenge, even when you have your own transport. When you’re part of a small group tour organized by Gil Travel, everything is taken care of and you can explore India’s ancient Jewish synagogues and other cultural sites with ease. Gil Travel will get you from your luxury hotel to your choice of sites in comfort and safety. That means air-conditioned private vehicles with vetted professional chauffeurs (who know the local roads and can avoid the worst of the traffic). India is generally pretty safe for tourists, but the Gil Travel team will ensure that you are free to enjoy every location in peace and quiet. Gil Travel tours are entirely flexible, so if you want to take your time and really explore important Jewish heritage sites like the Paradesi Synagogue in Cochin or the Madras Synagogue, you’ll be able to dig deep. You’ll also have an English-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Judaism in India and Jewish historical sites to answer your questions and help you to access other learning resources. Enjoy the Luxury of a 5 Star Travel Experience! One thing India really does well is luxury. The country always had royalty and elites who prized their palaces and were unabashed when it came to demanding the very finest extravagance and luxury. These days, there’s a growing professional and middle class that expects standards of luxury on a par with the best that the US, Europe or Japan can offer. You can expect to find a range of luxury hotels with British colonial architecture – Victorian rooms with high-speed wifi – Mughal or Rajput styles, or super-modern high-tech designs. Indian service standards in luxury hotels are some of the highest in the world and guests are spoiled by the hotel staff. Gil Travel has excellent relationships with some of India’s best hotels and can arrange special deals with personalized services, including private transportation, lectures, yoga, Indian massage or ayurvedic medicine sessions, shopping expeditions and jewelry and fashion tours. If you require kosher food in India -or have any special dietary requirements – Gil Travel can arrange for a unique gourmet experience. Top 5 Reasons to Travel to India There are literally dozens of good reasons to travel to India. But here are the top 5 reasons why US Jews are exploring this amazing nation. Discover Jewish heritage and Judaism in India See some of the world’s most magnificent palaces, temples, and forts Try a once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure (including kosher Indian food) Experience luxury and opulence that’s hard to find elsewhere Visit some of the world’s most spectacular nature reserves India isn’t as cheap for foreign tourists as it was a generation ago, but the country still offers outstanding value for money. Your US dollars will go a long way when you change them into Indian rupees and you’ll be able to plan far beyond a comprehensive Jewish heritage tour. If we’re going to sum India up in a single word it’s “adventure”. There is so much to see that you’ll sometimes feel overwhelmed and need to relax by the pool or in a garden hammock with a cold lassi or Indian beer. Walking tours through historic neighborhoods like Fort Kochi or the Holy City of Varanasi provide a unique experience. You’ll see how everyday modern India still blends ancient cultural threads that would be immediately recognizable to someone who lived a thousand years ago – or even much further back in time. The best luxury tours (with pro guides) illustrate all the different cultural, religious and historical layers that make up 21st century India. What’s really fascinating about India is the people. It’s important to get away from the marbled floors and air conditioning of the hotel lobby and meet ordinary Indians. Many speak English and are delighted at the chance to meet foreign guests. Gil Tours can arrange for you to meet a variety of interesting people (with an interpreter if need be) and to visit some amazing locations off the beaten tourist track. Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll make some suggestions. Your guides will also make sure that you can keep kosher in India and still try the best local food. Meet Jewish Indians and Visit their Communities When you’re exploring Jewish culture in India, it’s a real pleasure to meet Jewish Indian people. You can sometimes learn more about the country over a glass of chai and some Indian sweets than you can from days visiting synagogues and museums. Gil Travel can arrange visits and meetings with members of the community, either for simple socializing or for structured discussions about issues affecting Jews worldwide. Since October 7th, Jews are facing serious anti-Semitism on campuses and academia and in the streets. Investing in solidarity and building strong links across the diaspora is suddenly really important. A big part of any interactive and personalized trip is food! If you think Indian food is just infinite variations of curries, dal and chapatis – think again. It would take a whole lifetime to properly explore Indian food, and Indian Jewish food is an even bigger adventure. It was historically difficult to find kosher meat in India so there’s a big emphasis on fish and vegetarian dishes. Most Jewish communities lived in cities close to the sea, giving them a choice of good fresh fish. Meat dishes are available and the most popular are pantras or spiced pancakes stuffed with beef, aloo-m-kalla murgi or pot roasted chicken and potato, and hanse mukhmura – duck roasted with fruit and nuts. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll probably enjoy Bene Israel specialities like chik-cha-halwa and poha. Tailored tours can arrange visits to kosher restaurants and chances to sample home cooking that blends regional Indian styles with different Jewish traditions. Plan a Tailored Trip to India We can’t really do justice to India – or India’s Jewish heritage – in a single blog post. The only way to experience this wonderful country is to visit it. A custom-designed luxury tour with Gil Travel is absolutely the best way for US Jews to gain a deep insight into Judaism in India. It’s also the best way to see the aspects of Indian culture and history that really interest you on a personal level. Gil Travel will help you to plan the best time to visit (avoiding summer heat waves and monsoon rains and enjoying the best of India’s varied climate). Gil Travel will also recommend a choice of luxury hotels in each city and arrange luxury transportation between each destination. Tell us your preferences and we’ll tailor a tour that is the perfect blend of cultural and educational experiences, leisure and vacation, and immersion in India’s vibrant, exciting and constantly surprising daily life. Talk to us now about planning the perfect Jewish heritage tour of India in 2024. We’ll help you create memories of India that you’ll always treasure! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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From Buenos Aires to Patagonia: Custom Jewish Heritage Tours in Argentina

Argentina is one of the biggest and most beautiful countries in South America and has a Jewish history going back centuries. The Jewish community in Argentina is vibrant and welcoming and has its own distinctive culture. A trip to Argentina – with the metropolitan bustle of Buenos Aires, the tranquil rolling grasslands of the Pampas, and the splendid icy beauty of the Antarctic – is the adventure of a lifetime. Gil Travel offers tailored Jewish heritage tours in Argentina with a chance to explore important Jewish cultural treasures, enjoy the best kosher Argentinian food, and build links with some amazing members of the community! The Background of Jewish Tours to Argentina If you’re planning a Jewish heritage tour, Argentina probably isn’t the first destination that comes to mind. Most people think in terms of a trip to Israel or to historical Jewish sites in Poland and other European countries. Argentina is well outside our usual frames of reference for Jewish history and culture. Argentina is deep in Latin America and Buenos Aires is at least 5,000 miles from New York. Argentina is definitely not a country that most of us associate with Judaism… In fact, Argentina has a large Jewish community – one of the oldest in the Americas – and a rich Jewish cultural history. We’ll explore Argentina’s thriving Jewish culture in this blog post, as well as how to plan customized Jewish tours to Buenos Aires and tours to Patagonia, the Pampas, and some other fascinating locations. Argentina is a wonderful (and affordable) country to visit and is generally a safe and welcoming destination, both for Americans and for Jews. Jewish Argentina: 500 Years of History Argentina’s colonial history began in 1516 when the explorer Juan Díaz de Solís became the first European to land in what is now Argentina. As the region was colonized by Spain, it attracted Sephardi Jews and conversos fleeing persecution at home. These adventurous immigrants and traders were the nucleus of a Jewish community that now numbers an estimated core population of more than 180,000. Most people assume that Argentinian Jews are descended from the Sephardi immigrants who left Spain and Portugal. It’s a logical assumption, but one that’s completely wrong. Argentina accepted waves of Jewish immigrants from Europe, Russia and also the declining Ottoman Empire. Many Argentinian Jews can claim Moroccan or Syrian descent. Jewish tours to Buenos Aires usually include opportunities to sample some seriously tasty kosher Middle Eastern food like shawarma and lajmashin. In the 20th century, many Argentinian Jews emigrated to Israel and others drifted away from the countryside to the towns. The modern Jewish community mostly lives in Buenos Aires, as well as the cities of Rosario and Cordoba. Argentinian Jews are friendly and warm people with a passion for sport, amazing cuisine, and a distinctive culture that’s a blend of Jewish and Latin American outlooks. Plan Customized Jewish Heritage Tours in Argentina Argentina is a big country (only Brazil is bigger in South America) there’s a lot to see and a lot of ground to cover once you get out of Buenos Aires. Although educated Argentinians enjoy speaking English, Argentina is very much a Spanish-speaking Latin American country. Gil Travel will help you to plan a customized itinerary that takes you to the most important and beautiful Jewish heritage sites, as well as your choice of other cultural sites and events, and Argentina’s areas of outstanding natural beauty. Your tour organizers and professional guides will draw on their local knowledge and personal contacts to ensure that you enjoy a smooth and relaxing itinerary, and visit the latest kosher restaurants and Jewish cafes and snack bars. Food is an adventure in Argentina and you’ll love the full range of Argentinian Jewish food and wine (ask for a wine tasting in Mendoza’s vineyards). Recommended dishes include kosher sushi, empanadas – or even kosher McDonald’s. Argentina is a major beef producer with some of the world’s best natural grasslands. Argentinian steaks are on a whole new level for size, taste and quality and the local asado or parrilla (BBQ) cooking style is close to carnivorous perfection. Jewish Cultural Tours in Buenos Aires Waves of Jewish immigration left their mark on Buenos Aires and there are some wonderful Jewish heritage sites. It’s definitely worth exploring the synagogues, museums and memorials with a professional guide who can give you a detailed explanation of each site. Your guide can arrange excursions that include private tours and a chance to meet interesting members of the local Jewish community. Gil Travel can also plan each day to include sites that are conveniently located close to each other (and with some great restaurants en route). The Grand Temple of Paso One of Argentina’s best-known synagogues A beautiful old building with a stunning interior Conveniently situated near to the bustling Lavalle Street The Templo Libertad Arguably the oldest synagogue in Argentina Spectacular Byzantine-style architecture Adjacent to an interesting Jewish museum Yesod Hadath Synagogue Founded by Jewish immigrants from Aleppo Traditional Syrian Jewish style worship Beautiful and imposing building with superb architecture The old garment district of Once and the old Russian Jewish neighborhood of Villa Crespo are still great places to wander around and take in the sites. There is plenty of good kosher food (Empanadaría Kosher does the best empanadas and pizza in town). Walking around the old Jewish quarters, you can catch a real glimpse of how life must have been for past generations of the Jewish community in Argentina. Other Jewish sites that are well worth a visit include the Anne Frank Center (Centro Ana Frank) and the Holocaust Museum. The museum is close to the Balvanera Quarter which still has many Jewish businesses. If you’re in the mood for a cultural evening, ask your guide about the IFT Theatre or a visit to the IWO Foundation library. Beyond Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is the vibrant hub of the Argentinian Jewish community, but it’s only a small part of the wider Argentine experience. Jewish heritage tours in Argentina can be easily adapted to take in the fertile expanse of the Pampas grasslands, once home to the legendary Jewish gauchos or cowboys (actually tough agricultural settlers in the province of Santa Fe). More remote regions like Bariloche and El Calafate contain some of Argentina’s most beautiful national parks with exciting hikes and wilderness trails. Whatever your fitness level or age, there are options to suit all the family. Tours to Patagonia Patagonia contains some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. It covers Argentina’s south and neighboring Chile. Gil Travel can arrange customized tours of Patagonia that explore temperate rainforests, fjords, the Perito Moreno glacier, a section of the Andes mountain range, and even deserts. It’s a beautiful and varied region that extends all the way down to the freezing fringes of the Antarctic. Another adventurous option is an Ocean cruise from Puerto Madryn. If you love the water, try a leisurely boat trip along the immense La Plata River. When you’re planning a Patagonia trip, you need to pay attention to the weather. Argentina is in the southern hemisphere which means that the US summer coincides with the Argentine winter. Parts of Patagonia can be cold and get some wild (but spectacular) weather. Your tour guides have expert local knowledge (including wildlife knowledge) and will help you to prepare for all weather conditions. Tours to Patagonia are an adventure, but the region is safe and trips can be as easygoing or as challenging as you want to make them. Enjoy Luxury Jewish Tours to Argentina Argentina is a modern country with a US-style infrastructure. It’s easy to get around and big cities like Buenos Aires are generally a lot safer than similar sized cities in the US. The food and wine (and local beers like Quilmes) are excellent and the people have a directness and a passion for life that is really refreshing. Argentina, with its relatively low cost of living and favorable exchange rate, is a great place for a luxury vacation. Jewish tours to Argentina are arranged to bring you the best of everything, from kosher hotels and food to luxury transport. As well as ensuring that you travel in style, Gil Travel will use its local knowledge to help you create the perfect itinerary when you visit this beautiful country. Whether you want to check out the nightlife in Buenos Aires, lounge on the beaches, shop for arts and crafts in local markets, see whales and dolphins on a boat trip or need help planning an adventurous trip to Patagonia, Gil Travel has the contacts and the expertise to turn your tour into a dream vacation! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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How to Customize Your Kosher Tour in South America

South America is one of the world’s most exciting tourist destinations. The massive continent is best known for its amazing diversity of wildlife and natural wonders, and has a rich and fascinating history. South America also has its own Jewish communities with a history going back to the 16th century. There are some surprising cultural treasures, as well as a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Kosher South America tours are increasingly popular with American Jews who want to visit interesting and unusual places, without compromising on a kosher diet and Shabbat observance. This blog post will give you an insight into some of South America’s most important Jewish sites, and provide some useful tips on how to organize both kosher tours, and kosher tours for seniors. A Quick Guide to Kosher South America It’s not easy to do justice to South America in a short post. The continent is almost as big as North America and runs from the Caribbean Sea in the North, all the way down to the icy Antarctic Ocean in the South. There are a dozen sovereign states, a dozen languages (although Spanish, Portuguese and English are the big 3) and a whole host of cultures, climates and natural environments. The biggest Jewish communities are in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile. Most are of Ashkenazi European origin, but some are descended from Sephardic Jews who fled the Spanish Inquisition or left the Ottoman Empire in search of a better life in the New World. The South American Jewish communities have their own unique cultures that draw on both their European roots and the vibrant South American environment that they settled in. Argentina – Buenos Aires and Santa Fe Buenos Aires (Spanish for Fair Winds or Good Airs) is a famous South American city that welcomes millions of tourists annually. Buenos Aires has a large and thriving Jewish community of 250,000 people and is a popular destination for kosher South America tours. Any tourist who craves an American-style burger and fries can visit the kosher McDonald’s restaurant in the Abasto shopping center. The old garment district of Once and Abasto was at the heart of the historical Jewish community of Buenos Aires, as was the Villa Crespo neighborhood (also known as Villa Kreplaj) that was home to secular Russian Jews who fled communism in the 1920s. Buenos Aires has a number of beautiful synagogues that attract Jewish tourists all year round: Grand Temple of Paso Yesod Hadath Sinagoga de la Congregación Israelita (Libertad) Buenos Aires also has a noteworthy Liniers Jewish cemetery. The famous Recoleta Cemetery (located in the same neighborhood as the Libertad synagogue) contains the graves of Benjamín Breitman, and the important Uribe y Lecea family. The city also has its own Holocaust museum and an Anne Frank museum. Argentina’s Jewish Cowboys In the late 19th century, Jewish immigrants from Russia began to settle in the fertile Agricultural Pampas region. They overcame considerable local prejudice to embrace a robust outdoor agricultural life. They were humorously associated with Argentina’s gaucho cowboys, becoming known as Jewish gauchos (gauchos judíos). Kosher South America tours can be tailored to include an excursion to Moises Ville in Santa Fe or other areas settled by Jewish agriculturalists. The Algarrobos Cemetery and Moctezuma synagogue served the once-thriving Jewish gaucho community. Brazil – 500 Years of Jewish History Brazil’s vast natural wealth was a magnet for early European colonists. One of the first Portuguese settlers was Gaspar da Gama, a Jew. Sephardic Jews from the Netherlands established South America’s first synagogue in the town of Recife. The Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue is now a museum that welcomes Jewish visitors from the US. The original mikveh and bema, as well as a Torah are on display. If you travel to Recife in November, you can join the annual Jewish cultural festival that is based around the synagogue. The modern Jewish community in Brazil is large (around 120,000) and well-established. Most Brazilian Jews live in Sao Paulo and Rio, with a smaller community in Porto Alegre. Brazil is generally a tolerant and hospitable country and is a great place to visit. Brazilian Jews have a reputation as outgoing and friendly people with a passion for life. Sau Paolo is rated as a Global-Alpha city and the Jewish community contributes to its prosperity and cultural life. When you visit Rio, the impressive Great Temple of Rio will be at the top of your itinerary. Architecture fans will immediately spot the similarities between Rio’s finest synagogue and the old world splendor of the Jewish architecture of Florence and Trieste. Rio also has a fascinating Jewish museum with a unique collection of Hanukkah lamps and a treasure trove of Brazilian Jewish history. Kosher South America tours are noted for providing travelers with an exciting gastronomical experience. Brazil can’t match Argentina’s superb kosher steaks, but the CIB Israeli Brazilian Club is famous in Rio for its kosher Brazilian food. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a good meal and a cold drink after a day spent exploring Rio’s Jewish neighborhoods. If you love dance, talk to your tour provider about arranging a tour to include Rio’s Hava Netze Bemachol dance festival. Uruguay and Chile Uruguay and Chile are less well known than Brazil and Argentina. This is a shame because they are beautiful tourist destinations with a small but rich Jewish heritage. Uruguay was first settled by Jews in the late 1700s and the modern community is around 16,000 strong. There are still many Jewish owned stores and small businesses and Montevideo offers a great gastronomical experience. The Hogar de Padres is home to many of the community’s seniors and also offers kosher food. Montevideo is a jewel on South America’s Atlantic coast, with some lovely colonial architecture. As you explore the city, your guide will point out many buildings of special Jewish interest. There are also almost a dozen synagogues, the CANELONES cemetery and a statue of Albert Einstein. The city also has its own Holocaust memorial and a square named after former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. The Chilean Jewish community has a history in the country that goes back more than two hundred years. These days, Chilean Jews are largely assimilated into wider society, and around half emigrated during the Pinochet years. There are still around 16,000 Jews in Chile and the community has experienced a minor revival. Santiago has some good kosher food, including bagels, falafel sushi and a superb Kosher grill house. Your tour guide can put together a kosher food tour that also includes kosher Chilean wine tastings and vineyard tours. The Circulo Israelita Synagogue in Santiago is noted for its beautiful stained glass windows and colonial South American architecture. There are also Sephardic and Reform temples that are delighted to welcome visitors from the US, either for services or as tourists. Santiago is one of South America’s best kept secrets, with the Andes mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. The Jewish community is small, but vibrant and the Chilean people as a whole are welcoming. How to Arrange Kosher South American Tours Travelers who visit South America once, almost always want to return. It would take a lifetime to see all the sites, but a great way to start is with a customized kosher tour, either for a group, or a private tour for a small group or a family. An experienced Jewish travel agency that is used to arranging kosher South America tours will work closely with you to create your dream tour with a flexible itinerary. There are several advantages to arranging a tour with a Jewish travel agency. You will receive high quality kosher food, including trips to Jewish restaurants. Your schedule will allow you to observe Shabbat and any Jewish holidays. Most South American tourist destinations are perfectly safe, but your tour company will ensure that you have full professional security. As well as having an expert knowledge of all the normal tourist sites, your guides will also have a deep knowledge of local Jewish sites and Jewish history. Create a Flexible Custom Itinerary Your tour will be carefully planned to match the interests of your group, as well as your appetite for physical activity. Not everybody wants to hike in the Andes or trek through the rainforests of the Amazon Basin. One exciting option (that most people aren’t aware of) is a luxury Amazon River cruise. A sedate cruise along the world’s most spectacular river, with plenty of trips ashore, is a wonderful way to experience the natural beauty of the rainforests. The North American winter coincides with the South American summer. South America can provide the perfect winter break, particularly if you take a short flight to Venezuela or Colombia. The weather in South America can vary enormously between the tropical and antarctic zones. Your tour company will help you to find destinations that exactly meet your preferences. You’ll also get helpful advice on how to adapt to different climates and whether you’ll need anti-malarial prophylaxis. Kosher South America tours and kosher tours for seniors are a real adventure and an opportunity to explore some of the world’s most exciting, fascinating – and often unspoiled – regions. Whether you want to see the Jewish synagogues of Buenos Aires and then eat huge Argentinian steaks (kosher of course), or venture into the tropical heart of the Amazon Basin, you can create a luxury private tour that exactly meets your needs! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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Europe's 6 Best Preserved Jewish Quarters: A 2024 Guide

Jews have lived in Europe since the Roman Empire. As Europe’s cities began to grow and prosper at the end of the Dark Ages, they attracted new Jewish communities who contributed to their economic and cultural life. Jewish quarters became features of many cities, and the most famous thrived as centers of commerce and scholarship, producing luminaries like Rashi, the Maharal of Prague, and the Gaon of Vilna. Europe’s old Jewish neighborhoods still contain many perfectly maintained cultural treasures; synagogues, schools and libraries and traditional Jewish quarter street markets. They are popular destinations for US Jews who want to explore their European Jewish heritage and give their children and grandchildren precious insights into their family history and cultural heritage. Jewish ghetto history is a fascinating part of the Jewish story. A customized Gil Travel tour of Europe to visit Jewish heritage sites is a wonderful educational adventure for every age group! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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Top Europen Jewish Heritage Travel Destinations

If you’re an American Jew, the chances are that at least some of your ancestors came to the US from Europe or Russia. It can be a wonderful – and often poignant – experience to visit the neighborhoods, streets and synagogues that our forebears knew. Customized Jewish heritage tours in Europe are also vitally important for the next generation. Guided tours of Poland, Hungary, France, Holland and other European countries can help our teens to develop a strong and positive Jewish identity! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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From Synagogues to Safaris: Exploring Jewish Heritage in South Africa

South Africa is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. Bordered by two oceans, it has miles of pristine beaches, breathtaking mountain ranges, wildernesses and national parks, as well as modern tourist-friendly cities like Cape Town and Durban. South Africa also has a rich Jewish heritage and a welcoming Jewish community. An organized Jewish heritage tour of South Africa offers a chance to explore a fascinating part of Jewish history, meet some amazing people – and see some of the most stunning scenery on the planet! A Brief History of South African Jews There’s an aspect of Jewish history that isn’t well-known – but really should be. It’s the stories of the adventurous Jewish merchants, travelers and explorers who visited all kinds of exotic and dangerous locations throughout the last two thousand years (and even back to the time of King Solomon). Among them were the Portuguese Jews – servants of the Crown – who visited southern Africa as cartographers and astronomers in the late 1400s. Read full blog on Gil Travel
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The Best Jewish Heritage Tours in the Netherlands: What to Look For

The Netherlands – also called Holland – is one of Europe’s smallest countries, but the Jewish heritage experience in the Netherlands is both rich and rewarding. Holland has a long Jewish history and the modern capital of Amsterdam is full of fascinating Jewish cultural sites, as well as being home to a small but thriving Jewish community. If you’re planning a trip to Europe a luxury Jewish heritage tour in the Netherlands should be at the top of your list! A Quick Intro to the Netherlands and its Jewish Heritage The Netherlands sits on Europe’s North Sea coast, sandwiched between Belgium and Germany and facing Great Britain across the sea. By US standards, Holland is a tiny country being somewhere between West Virginia and Maryland in size. The Jewish history of the Netherlands goes back to at least to the 1100s, but became significant in the late 1500s. Holland was emerging from the disastrous Spanish occupation and rebuilding itself as a new Dutch Republic. The following century saw the arrival of the Dutch Golden Age and Jews played an important role in the prosperity that followed. Amsterdam became known as the Dutch Jerusalem! Read full blog on Gil Travel
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Discovering the Jewish Heart of Paris: An Insider’s Guide

Paris is one of the great cities of Western European civilization and is one of the great cultural centers of the world. The city also has a rich Jewish history, with evidence of a Jewish community in Paris as far back as the Roman Empire. Modern Paris is a popular destination for Jewish travel, offering an unbeatable mixture of cultural and historical treasures, as well as amazing cuisine and luxury hotels. Organized Jewish tours in Paris are a superb way to explore the City of Light and its vibrant Jewish history. Le Marais: The Historical Heart of Jewish Culture in Paris Le Marais is an historical Parisian neighborhood located in parts of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements (districts) of the City. It was originally an aristocratic area, but gradually became less popular with the nobility. After the French Revolution, Le Marais became a commercial center and a thriving Jewish quarter. The quartier, informally known as the Pletzl (Yiddish for little place) was centered around the famous Rue des Rosiers or Street of the Rose Bushes. Read full blog on Gil Travel
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IBMT Jewish Heritage Tours

When you’re looking for a trip that has it all, look no further than IBMT tours. For over 30 years, we’ve helped travelers around the globe visit some of the most fascinating, breathtaking locations in the world. No matter where you’re located, we’re able to take you on a trip of a lifetime. There are several advantages to working with IBMT. Most importantly, our levels of service are unparalleled. Our IBMT representatives visit each location, hotel, and restaurant on our itineraries on a regular basis to ensure they continue to meet our standards. Our itineraries are continuously evolving, with new additions to our list as new culinary destinations and upscale methods of transportation become available. Our representatives are available to answer any question you may have, and help you choose a trip that fits your needs best. We understand that accommodations are a key part of the travel experience, which is why we only travel to high quality hotels where service is paramount. We ensure that you will always be greeted with a smile, and taken care of in the manner you’d expect. From elegant décor to comfortable beds, we’ve done the heavy lifting to ensure that you will be satisfied with your accommodations on your trip. Our luxury coaches make all the difference. During extended travel times, comfort, heating/air conditioning, and elegant atmospheres truly enhance the overall travel experience. There is nothing better than coming back from a hike to an air-conditioned, comfortable coach with freshly cooled water waiting for you. Our coaches are constantly being updated to ensure we’re using new models, and our drivers are some of the best in the business. The last thing you want is to be stressed planning your travel experience. Our team has assembled memorable itineraries at various lengths throughout the globe, so that you can travel to your desired destination completely worry-free. We’ve done the research, planned the details, and managed all of the organization. The only thing we need you to do is enjoy the ride. We know how important food is towards making trips as amazing as they can be. Travelling to foreign countries provides the opportunity to explore local cuisines, and we always ensure that our travelers gain an outstanding culinary experience. Our travels representatives have worked some of the must-try restaurants across the globe into our tours. No matter where you choose to travel to, you can rest assured that you will enjoy local flavours that you’ll remember for a lifetime. We even make the reservations on your behalf, and provide you with vouchers (beverages and trips are extra) so that you don’t need to worry about planning your next meal. If you’d like a personalized itinerary for you, your family or friends, we also offer private tours that can be tailored based on your unique preferences. At IBMT, we’re earned our reputation for providing unparalleled levels of service, and we take pride in it every day. With offices in Miami, Toronto and Jerusalem, and travel representatives available by phone and email, you can rest assured that there will be no questions left unanswered. We look forward to hosting you on your next trip.
Heritage Tour

Jewish Heritage in Europe

Many travelers ask us to customize private tours that explore religious heritage and family history and cultural traditions. Whether you're interested in learning about Jewish history and family roots in places like Poland or Hungary, or taking a spiritual tour that visits Japan's most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, our tours can be customized to perfectly suit your interests and requirements. Sample activities we arrange in our private luxury heritage tours include: Tours of some of the world’s most important and memorable religious-oriented destinations Exploring your family history with local experts at national archives and other local institutions dedicated to genealogy Private touring of important Jewish sites, such as historic ghettoes, synagogues, cemeteries, yeshivas, and mikvehs Meals that reflect religious traditions, such as dining at kosher restaurants, Shabbat meals, Buddhist vegetarian temple cuisine, and special dishes that celebrate local religious holidays Visits to important Christian historical and pilgrimage sites, including significant churches and biblical locations Meetings with local rabbis, priests and other religious leaders and historians Tours coinciding with major religious events and festivals Attending local religious services according to your interests and affiliations All tours are private, depart daily and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. We also work closely with religious, cultural and spiritual organizations, institutions and groups to create extremely specialized tour programs for their members.
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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.

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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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Step into the soul-stirring Pesach traditions of Jerusalem virtually. Experience the resonating echoes of Birkat Kohanim🌿

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Discover the enigmatic “Donkey Stable” in Jerusalem`s underground. Unveil the city`s secrets from home. 🌌

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