Italy Jewish Routes

Day 1 – Arrival in Venice

• Arrive in Venice and meet your tour guide.
• Transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
• Welcome dinner at the hotel.
• Overnight in Venice.

Day 2 – Jewish Heritage & Highlights of Venice

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full-day private Jewish heritage tour:
  • Visit the historic Jewish Ghetto, the first ghetto in the world (1516).
  • Explore the Jewish Museum of Venice and tour multiple synagogues.
• Afternoon tour of Venice’s landmarks:
  • St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.
• Dinner and overnight in Venice.

Day 3 – Venice – Murano & Burano Islands

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning departure to Murano and Burano for a relaxing and self-guided visit.
• Enjoy free time to explore or unwind.
• Dinner and overnight in Venice.

Day 4 – Venice – Ferrara – Florence

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel to Ferrara for a Jewish heritage tour:
  • Visit Ferrara’s Jewish Ghetto, the Jewish Museum, and the Synagogue of Ferrara.
  • Learn about prominent Jewish families of Ferrara.
• Continue to Florence for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 – Jewish Heritage & Landmarks of Florence

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full-day Jewish heritage tour of Florence:
  • Visit the Great Synagogue of Florence and the Jewish Museum.
  • Learn about the Jewish community’s contributions to art and culture.
• Optional visit to the Uffizi Gallery with a focus on Jewish artists.
• Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 6 – Florence – Renaissance Exploration & Free Time

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Free morning for personal exploration or relaxation.
• Optional visit to the Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo’s David).
• Afternoon tour of Florence’s Renaissance landmarks:
  • The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Vecchio.
• Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 7 – Florence – Siena – Pitigliano

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Siena’s Synagogue and Jewish heritage sites, focusing on medieval history.
• Continue to Pitigliano, known as “Little Jerusalem,” to explore its Jewish Ghetto and Synagogue.
• Return to Siena for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 – Tuscany – Jewish Heritage & Countryside

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Explore Monte San Savino or Cortona, towns rich in Jewish history.
• Enjoy the scenic Tuscan countryside and free time.
• Return to Siena for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 – Tuscany – Orvieto – Rome

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel to Orvieto for a guided tour of its Jewish heritage and historical sites.
• Continue to Rome for hotel check-in.
• Traditional dinner at a local restaurant in the Jewish Quarter.
• Overnight in Rome.

Day 10 – Jewish Heritage Tour of Rome

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full-day Jewish heritage tour of Rome:
  • Visit the Great Synagogue of Rome and the Jewish Museum.
  • Explore the Jewish Ghetto, Portico d’Ottavia, and Jewish Quarter.
• Enjoy free time for personal exploration.
• Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 11 – Rome – Trastevere & Vatican Museums

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning tour of Trastevere and its Jewish history.
• Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, focusing on Jewish influences.
• Free afternoon for optional visits (Colosseum, Roman Forum, etc.).
• Dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 12 – Departure from Rome

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Private transfer to Rome’s airport for departure.