Walking or By Car
Start: 10.00 End: 13.00 or Start: 14.00 End: 17.00

Thessaloniki for more than twenty centuries hosted a large and vibrant Jewish community, indisputably one of the most important ones in the world (15th – 20th c. AD). It is the only known example of a city in the Jewish diaspora of this size that retained a Jewish majority for centuries. The Fernandez, Modiano, Allatini and Morpurgo families were the most important trade houses in the city and their residences were known for their magnificence, wealth and unique architecture. During our tour, we will visit the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, housed in one of the most beautiful Jewish buildings that survived from the Great fire of Thessaloniki in 1917, Yahudi Hamam (Ottoman bath) which means “bath of Jews” as it was built in a district inhabited almost exclusively by Jews, as well as Modiano Market to experience the city’s scents, perfumes and colors. Modiano Market was the centre of the Jewish community, since the first Spanish Jews settled in the city until the Second World War. Our next stop will be at the Monastirli Synagogue, the oldest and biggest synagogue of the city still in use, created in 1925. The visit will also include sites (available only by car) such as the Allatini mansion and the Allatini flour mill which was owned by the Allatini family, Jewish immigrants from Italy, the beautiful neoclassical buildings in Vasilissis Olgas Avenue such as Casa Bianca (Fernandez residence) and Villa Mordoch, the Modiano Mansion and finally Yeni Camii, the mosque of the Islamised Jews.

 *booklet with information on monuments will be provided

1. Bookings
i. You may book your preferred Tour in Private either online (www.toursinprivate.gr) or at the Hotel Reception Desk.
ii. All bookings should reach ARTION at least 48 hours prior to the opted Tour in Private date & time. In case of short notice (less than 48 hours) every effort will be developed to accommodate your request, however guides and vehicles availability cannot be guaranteed.
iii. Bookings are valid upon payment and written Confirmation by ARTION.

2. Cancellations
i. Bookings cancelled in written up to 24 hours prior to the beginning of each Tour in Private are refundable and only a 30% Administrative Fee of the total cost will apply.
ii. Bookings cancelled in written less than 24 hours prior to the beginning of each Tour in Private are non-refundable.

3. Tour in Private
i. An Informational e-Mail will be sent to you prior to your Tour in Private including your Tour Voucher.
ii. Please make sure to arrive at the pickup point at least 15 minutes earlier than the starting hour.
iii. The Tour in Private will begin at the exact given time.
iv. You should carry your Voucher during the Tour in Private day since the Guide will ask for it.
v. A Receipt of Payment will be handed in to you before your Tour in Private starts.