Portugal Tours

Portugal: The Heart of the Sephardic Story

Portugal holds one of the most compelling chapters in Jewish history. Before the 1497 forced conversion, Lisbon was one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe. Today, the echoes of that heritage are everywhere: in the streets of Alfama, in the hidden synagogues of Belmonte, and in the families who quietly maintained their Jewish identity for over 500 years.

The Sephardic Heritage Trail

Our Portugal tour follows the footsteps of Sephardic Jews across the country:

• Lisbon: Visit the Shaare Tikvah Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and the streets of the Alfama quarter where Jewish merchants once thrived
• Tomar: Enter the 15th-century Abraão Zacuto Synagogue, one of the oldest surviving in Portugal
• Belmonte: Meet the remarkable crypto-Jewish community that secretly preserved Jewish traditions for 500 years
• Porto: Explore the stunning Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue and the city’s connection to Gracia Mendes Nasi

Beyond Jewish Heritage

Portugal is also one of Europe’s most beautiful countries: the tiles of Lisbon, the vineyards of the Douro Valley, the fairytale palaces of Sintra, the coastal cliffs of the Algarve. Our tours weave heritage with the best of Portuguese culture, cuisine, and scenery.

What to Expect

• Expert guides specializing in Sephardic history
• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Wine tastings in the Douro Valley and Porto
• Authentic Portuguese cuisine (kosher options available)
• All transfers, entrance fees, and logistics included