Itinerary

Explore and admire the Jewish heritage where the Jewish Synagogue is located.

• Starting Points: Greece/Mykonos
• Route 1 Mykonos: Delos

  Today you will have the chance to visit the legendary island of Delos. Start from the Old Port of Mykonos City by boat that departs at 5:00 PM. You will be sailing for half an hour till you reach the uninhabited island of Delos. Delos is considered the holy island of Ancient Greece. Here you will have the chance to have a private tour of the Jewish Synagogue, which is on the other part of the island.
  
  You will learn the Jewish history of Delos island through our licensed guide. After you will admire the very interesting guide of the Synagogue you will have enough time to explore the Museum of Delos before you board the boat to return to Mykonos.
  
  The synagogue of Delos, Greece
  
  The Jewish Synagogue on Delos island, Mykonos is one of the oldest synagogues known today! Its proposed origin dating between 150 and 128 BCE. The existence of Jews here is referred to in the Book of Maccabees, while Flavius Josephus mentions them as well. The island of Delos was an important religious center and cosmopolitan trade city. However, the island was comparable in the Hellenistic period to Pompeii. During that era, Delos had as many as 30.000 inhabitants, hailing from all parts.
  
  Merchants guilds were established here, including ones from Alexandria, where Jews were numerous. Such prosperity, which lasted until the dawn of the Christian era, certainly drew Jews here, such as Samaritans. Nevertheless, their history still remains unknown. The building’s most recent use is widely agreed to have been an assembly hall for Jews or Samaritans.
  
  However, the first use for the building is more controversial. While some people think the building was erected as a private house or a pagan meeting place, most believe that it was a synagogue even in its earliest form. Located on the eastern side of the city of Delos, the synagogue was far from the central areas. Instead, the synagogue was built in a section of Delos called the Quartier du Stade. Join us!
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• End Points: Greece/Mykonos

Informations

• What's Included

  • 1.5-hour private guided tour with a licensed guide
  • Round-trip boat cruise to Delos from the Old Port of Mykonos City
  • Entry tickets to the archaeological site
  

• What's Excluded

  • Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
  • Wine tasting fee (wine tours)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and beverage
  • Your private chauffeur/escort will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost.
  

• Travel Tips

  What to bring: Comfortable shoes, Sunglasses, Sun hat, Face mask or protective covering dress: religious and memorial sites: shoulders and knee must be covered.
  

• Note

  • Activity level: Moderate
  • Departures: May 04, 2021, till October 30, 2021
  • Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic, or environmental phenomena!
  • Not allowed: Oversize luggage, Luggage, or large bags
  • Id or passport must be presented to verify age & country of origin.
  

Customer Comments - Tripadvisor Write A Review!

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  JohnAlex84

  Jun 2022

  Pamukkale Trip

  I had a prompt and enjoyable service through Castle Tours. We were a group of 11 people and this was a customised personal tour. The van and guide arrived on time and has been very flexible and helpful throughout..They have been helping and accomodating with small kids and the guide was very informative..They never made any fuss with timings nor stayed with us all the way through. The cost was very reasonable and could pay in any currency via portable paying machine on the day....Highly recommend...

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  Ricky G

  May 2022

  A wondrous trip

  Reassuringly The Guides really were excellent in every way welcoming,friendly,extremely helpful,informative,doing their upmost in catering for every wish & desire! You have to visit Izmir.i'd put it right at the top of your Turkish itinerary. A must do.don't pass by this opportunity if you can.you'll savour this beautiful city & its wonderful people.the sights,tastes,sounds & smells will captivate you.the iskender OR bursa kebab lunch was so delicious & my Partner even had a chicken curry at the same restaurant we stopped off at in Izmir which was so appetising full of fresh ingredients! you can even see some of the cooking being done right in front of your very eyes.there's a fair bit of walking involved but well worth it if you're able to manage it.the ferry ride to the other side of Izmir is so delightful.the Male Market Sellers are a bit of a pest though.it feels like every one is trying to persuade you into their business to spend your cash but hey that's part of the Turkey experience.keep moving on & it's fine.wallow in the splendour of one of Turkeys most fab cities

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  Fadi081577

  May 2022

  BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER!!!!!!

  I cannot tell you what an amazing guide Yeliz is and the driver we had too was amazing. Yeliz was incredibly knowledgeable, spoke perfect english, was very charismatic. Honestly she became like our best friend. We wanted to take her back home with us she became like a sister to us. BEST BEST BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! was the highlight of our entire Turkey trip

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  SuzanneJane

  May 2022

  Amazing sites & fun guides

  Super tour with Castle Travel! Our guide Yeliz took us from Izmir to the three main sites at Pergamon: the Asklepion, the Red Basilica, and the Akropolis. She had all kinds of interesting stories to tell about each of the sites and really brought them to life for us. I would go on a tour with her again in a second. She was great to hang out with, as were our guide-in-training, Mustafa and our driver Umet. Pickup was right on time. Yeliz knew some great local places to stop for lunch and tea, and clued us in regarding local culture as well as the amazing sites of Pergamon. Highly recommended!

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  Adam

  Jan 2022

  Super Time

  We were there 2 weeks ago Harun is a great guide. It was a great experience great location and we had a great time thanks to our guide. Thank you to Harun and our driver.

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  Charles J S

  Jan 2022

  Thanks Harunn!

  Pamukkale is a fascinating place, I found its hot spring interesting. We wanted to do a balloon tour, but unfortunately it was not possible due to weather conditions. It was not possible to enter the Cleopatra pool either. Hierapolis was impressive. Our guide, Mr. Harun, was caring and communicative. If we come again, we will prefer the summer months...

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  Orlene Gerald

  Nov 2021

  Priene miletos didyma

  Priene miletos didyma tour went perfectly. İt was a different feeling to see didyma appollon temple accompanied by our guide yeliz. Do not forget to eat fish when you join the tour.

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  Anonymous

  Oct 2021

  Pamukkale Tour

  Our experience with Harun touring Pamukkale was fantastic, he was engaging and had good energy and was very knowledgeable about the history of the region. Pamukkale was exceptional and beautiful, we dipped ourselves in the thermal pools and took lots of great shots and also swam in Cleopatras pool. Harun was proactive in helping us take some good photos for memories and we had more than enough time to have a worthwhile time. It was lots fun and the lunch was great, one of the best meals we had in Turkey by far.

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  Kris

  Oct 2021

  Castle tour company

  5 star. Wonderful tour group. We had a private tour that picked us up in Bodrum and took us to Ephesus, Virgin Mary house. Tour guide excellent and very knowledgeable. Driver excellent.

FAQs

• How to meet my tour guide?

  Your tour guide/staff will be waiting at pick up points such as your hotels’ lobby/main gate, a specific point etc. according to timing which you were given before tour date.

• Can I state the departure time for my tour?

  Of course! We also operate tours on private basis, so you can customize the departure time, if it is a private service.

• Can I choose the sights to visit on my own?

  On private tours. You can choose the sights and museums along with all sort of criteria you like by your agent according to content of service.

• How to buy museum tickets?

  If the museum tickets are included in your tour, you do not need to buy it as extra. But if the museum ticket/s is/are not included in your tour, still no need to buy tickets in advance, during the tour your tour guide will help you to purchase them. Official tour guides have priority at museum ticket offices.

• Am I traveling with a group on the tour?

  There will be two different tour type. Group tour and Private tour. On Private tours, you get a specific service according to confirmed plan for you/your party.

• How about the transportation?

  When you book your tour with a van, you will be picked up from hotel, be transferred to the sights and then back to hotel. Otherwise, once you meet your tour guide at your hotel, you will be advised the best option for transportation such as taxi or tram.

• How do I pay?

  After filling the Book Now form, there will be a payment button to complete your deposit payment, when you complete payment and secure the booking, we will confirm your tour details and balance payment will be in cash directly to the tour guide during the tour. You can choose to pay in USD, Euro or Turkish Lira.

• What is the language of group tours?

  Our daily regular/scheduled group tours are organized in English. But if the number of your party is more than 10 persons you can ask for a tour guide in other languages. On the other hand, Private Tours can be organized in English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Russian and more etc.

• What type of restaurants do you use?

  On group tours we use touristic restaurants which has open buffet. On private tours we use local restaurants which has a specific menu.

• How to pay for my services?

  Beside money transfer by bank we accept visa and mastercard online payments on our online secure payment webpage.

• Am I traveling with a group?

  No. You will be traveling independently on the regular transports according to your choice (Plane/Bus) but you will be with a small group only on local tours at the chosen areas this gives you an opportunity to meet different people through your stay. On the other hand, a private tour organization is always an option.

• If I cancel my group or private tour in last minute?

  We are always tolerantly according to unexpected situations. Normally we should use cancellation policy rules but our company supports its clients as much as possible according to conditions.

Good to Know

• Currency

  Euro

• Language

  Greek

• Money

  ATMS widely available all round of Greece and Greek Islands. Credit cards accepted in larger establishments and destinations.Cash necessary in Greek villages and on smaller islands.

• Visas for Greece

  Greece is not required Greek Visa for EU countries. Generally not required for stays of up to 90 days, however travellers from some nations may require a visa; double-check with the Greek embassy.

• Mobile Phones (Cell Phones) for Greece

  Local SIM cards can be used in European and Australian phones.US and Canadian cells must use dual or tri-band system.

• Driving in Greece

  Drive in Greece on the right steering wheel is on the left side of the car. Greece Country Side and Greece Highways before rental car,If you buy Greece Road Map, With Greek Islands Map will be much better.

• Greece Weather and When To Go

  Greece Weather has got Mediterranean Climate by coast lines. North of Greece has continental climate. Greece Weather has dry climate and warm weather in summer, mild winter. Northern Greece Country Side Mild summer, very cold winter.

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  Shoulder (Apr-Sep)
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  Temperatures milder
  Internal flight and Greek ferries have reduced Schedule
  Few crowds
  
  Low Season (Oct-Mar)
  Many place shut, especially on the smaller Greek islands
  Accommodation in Greece Hotels up to 50% less than during high season
  Greek Ferry times skeletal
  Temperatures drop significantly; Crete can see snow

• Safety in Greece

  Greece is generally a very safe place to visit and the majority of risks are similar to other destinations, with pickpockets in the major cities (Athens) and taxi drivers willing to charge you extortionate rates from the airports to the city center. Other less common dangers include dodgy drinking water on many of the Greek islands, the possibility of spiked drinks at international party resorts, and heatstroke on unshaded, sun-drenched Greek beaches. If you board a private boat, always ensure there are adequate life jacket and be vigilant about your belonging when lounging on busy, popular Greek beaches, leaving passport behind in hotel safes. Potentially risky activities aren’t limited to diving and mountain climbing; getting behind the wheel of car in Greece also requires extra defensiveness and caution.

• First Time

  Everyone needs a helping hand when they visit a country for the first time. There are phrases to learn, customs to get used to and etiquette to understand.

• Greek Language

  Greece Tourism is big business in Greece and being good business people, many Greek have learned the tools of the trade-English. In cities and popular towns, you can get by with less than a smattering of Greek; in smaller villages or out-of-the-way island and Greece destinations, a few phrases in Greek will go a long way. Wherever you are, Greeks will hugely appreciate your efforts to speak their Greek language.

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• Athens National Art Gallery

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• Walking

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