Visit the historic Chalkida Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in Greece and an important center of the Romaniote Jewish community.

Continue to the historic Jewish Cemetery of Chalkida, featuring Ottoman-era tombstones and centuries of Jewish history. Nearby, visit the city’s Holocaust Memorial, dedicated to the victims of World War II.

This part of the journey highlights the deep roots of Jewish heritage in Greece and the survival of one of Europe’s oldest Jewish communities.

After lunch, depart for Larissa through the landscapes of central Greece.
Dinner and overnight in Larissa.

After breakfast, visit the historic Synagogue of Larissa, one of the most important Jewish landmarks in central Greece. Continue to the Jewish Cemetery of Larissa and the Jewish Martyrs Memorial, dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust.

The Jewish community of Larissa played an important role in the history of the region and remains active today.

In the afternoon, continue north to Thessaloniki, once known as the “Jerusalem of the Balkans” and the most important center of Sephardic Jewish heritage in Greece.

Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Today explore Thessaloniki Jewish heritage, one of the highlights of every Jewish Heritage Tour of Greece.

Visit the historic Yad Lezikaron Synagogue and the renowned Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, documenting the city’s once-thriving Sephardic Jewish community.

Following the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, Thessaloniki became one of Europe’s most important Jewish centers. Continue to the Holocaust Memorial and discover the historic areas connected to Jewish life before World War II.

Thessaloniki remains one of the most significant destinations for Jewish history tours in Europe.

Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.

Depart for Veria, home to the preserved Jewish Quarter of Barbouta, one of the most important Jewish neighborhoods in northern Greece.

Visit the historic synagogue and walk through the cobbled streets beside the Tripotamos River. Continue to Vergina, the site of the royal Macedonian tombs, including the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.

In the afternoon, travel to Ioannina, center of the historic Romaniote Jewish community and one of the oldest Jewish traditions in Europe.
Dinner and overnight in Ioannina.

Explore the unique Romaniote Jewish heritage of Ioannina. Visit the historic Kehila Kedosha Yashan Synagogue, located inside the old castle district, and learn about the centuries-old Jewish presence in Epirus.

Continue to the Jewish Cemetery of Ioannina and the historic Jewish quarter. Ioannina is internationally known for preserving the traditions of the Romaniote Jews, distinct from the Sephardic communities of Thessaloniki.

In the afternoon, depart for Kalabaka, gateway to the spectacular monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dinner and overnight in Kalabaka.

Morning visit to the famous Meteora Monasteries, one of Greece’s most iconic spiritual and cultural landmarks. Built atop dramatic rock formations, the monasteries of Meteora are among the most visited religious sites in Greece.

Continue to Karditsa, where traces of the former Jewish community remain visible through the Jewish Cemetery and local Holocaust Memorial.

Later, return to Athens, the historic capital of Greece and final destination of your Jewish heritage journey through Greece.

Dinner and overnight in Athens.

Discover the rich Jewish heritage of Athens with visits to the Jewish Museum of Greece, the Beth Shalom Synagogue, and the historic Etz Hayyim Synagogue.

Continue to the Jewish Cemetery of Athens in Kallithea and the city’s Holocaust Memorial. Athens combines ancient Greek civilization with an important modern Jewish presence, making it a meaningful conclusion to your Jewish Heritage Tour of Greece.

Free afternoon in the historic district of Plaka beneath the Acropolis, followed by a traditional Greek farewell dinner.

Dinner and overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure flight. End of the Jewish Heritage Tour of Greece, exploring the history of the Romaniote and Sephardic Jewish communities, historic synagogues, Holocaust memorials, and the cultural landscapes of Greece.