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Famous for its Van Gogh Museum, redlight district, and beautiful canals, Amsterdam is also one of the best cities to explore Jewish heritage.
Amsterdam was one of the most tolerant cities in the middle ages, and even in 1657 Jews were recognized as full citizens. Many Dutch Jews were valued for their business skills and language abilities, so they worked in industries from diamond-cutting to silk to sugar.
Holland was the first country in Europe to accept allow Jews to have governmental posts and to accept Jews in the Parliament.
From visiting the renovated Anne Frank House to a Jewish walking tour around the Portuguese synagogue, Jewish heritage tours of Amsterdam are surprising, fascinating, and a great opportunity to learn about a once vibrant Jewish community and how the contemporary Jewish world is coming to terms with the past.
On a Jewish walking tour of Amsterdam, get to know the city of canals. Walk by houseboats, take a bike ride in one of the most bicycle-friendly cities on earth, and learn the stories of Dutch citizens who resisted Nazi occupation. Learn about contemporary Amsterdam and the 30 synagogues that still remain in the country.
Discover Jewish life in the Netherlands at the Amsterdam Jewish Museum, which also includes a section on Jewish culture in the Netherlands across history, or visit the National Holocaust Museum
Take an Amsterdam Jewish Quarter Walking Tour and discover what life was like pre-war for Amsterdam’s Jews, or a Jewish history tour of Amsterdam to discover the influence of Portuguese Jews escaping from the Inquisition to the Netherlands.
Amsterdam is a lovely location for Jewish family tours, Jewish educational travel, and other types of Jewish tours. It’s a vibrant city with a rich history, and a unique location in Europe to visit for a memorable vacation.
The trip was amazing! Logistically – there really wasn’t a single hiccup. Drivers arrived when they were supposed to and all hotel arrangements were as we discussed. We also LOVED the restaurant you recommended and made a reservation for us… Our guide was amazing! He truly made the trip special. He is blessed with incredible knowledge of Israel and has a story for just about everything.
This Volunteers for Israel PLUS was one of the most rewarding experiences of my lifetime. I had the opportunity to work as a volunteer on a military base to help support the IDF soldiers and to have a fabulous tour with other volunteers in the land of Israel was a time to cherish.
Our trip to Israel was absolutely great! Tal was a terrific guide and perfect for our group. His knowledge, ability to communicate, guide “instincts” and sense of humor all combined for a wonderful 4 days with him. The itinerary worked well, with some “on the fly” adjustments which we suggested, and which Tal also suggested.
We enjoyed our Israel trip immensely. The hotels were wonderful…we really enjoyed Meir, our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable. His experience as a soldier and commander in the ‘67 war and the Yom Kippur War made us feel like we were seeing the country through the eyes of a person that was instrumental in its formation and growth. A true Sabra!
Dear Iris, on behalf of our extended family, we want to thank you and your entire team at Gil Travel, both at home in Philadelphia and abroad in Israel for your invaluable assistance during this critical time. We so appreciate your efforts and have told everyone in Philadelphia especially on our Jewish community calls how amazingly responsive Gil Travel has been and what an important asset you are to our greater Philadelphia community. Please stay safe all of you and know how much you are in our prayers.
Susanna Lachs, Dean Adler
Anna and David Tykocinski
And Family
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We had an amazing time with Gil Travel in Japan for Pesach! Every detail was thought out and feedback was encouraged making this program in this unique location one of the best we’ve been on! The food, the touring, the activities from cultural shows and hands on experiences. Interesting speakers and kids club. We can’t say enough about our time with Gil and Japan!
Quality of accommodations, expertly planned itinerary, friendly and knowledgeable guides, unique cultural experiences, seamless logistics and transfers, excellent customer service, and special moments or surprises made this trip unforgettable. Evening entertainment and excellent interesting speakers added to the experience. I had an excellent experience.
An expertly planned itinerary, quality of accommodations, and friendly and knowledgeable guides made this trip unforgettable. The unique cultural experiences and excellent customer service truly stood out. One of the most memorable moments was the Passover Seder night experience—connecting with friends from the four corners of the world. Yes, absolutely – I had an excellent experience.
Our trip to Israel with Gil Travel Group was exceptional from start to finish. The friendly and knowledgeable guides, unique cultural experiences, and seamless logistics made everything effortless. Their excellent customer service truly stood out and made the journey memorable.
Our group was small but perfectly matched — 26 strangers who quickly became a perfect fit. The knowledgeable guides and special moments along the way made the trip truly memorable.
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