We are delighted to announce the latest in the renowned series of Kesher Journeys of Discovery. Join us over the May Bank Holiday for a unique and guaranteed-unforgettable trip to Jewish Portugal.

Nestled in the secluded mountains of middle Portugal, Belmonte shelters an astonishing secret - a 500-year old community of crypto-Jews, surviving since the 15^th century in the shadow of the Inquisition. Join us as we meet the Jews of Belmonte, explore the medieval streets of Old Jewish Lisbon, visit a pre-Expulsion Synagogue, learn about Portuguese Sephardi history and experience Shabbat with Lisbon's 21^st century community.

Itinerary Highlights:

- Tour of Old Jewish Lisbon, as well as the world-famous Belem Tower, and the enchanting towns of Sintra and Cascais. (There will also be time for shopping and browsing.)

- Pre-Expulsion Synagogues and medieval Jewish quarters in Tomar & Castelo de Vide

- Shabbat in Lisbon; meet members of the Lisbon community, as well as Rabino Eliezer di Martino, Rabbi of Lisbon and Prof. Jorge Martins, expert on the History of the Inquisition

-  Night out in Lisbon (Fado entertainment)

- Belmonte: Tour, including Jewish Museum and Synagogue, and meet members of the revived Converso community who have returned to Judaism after 500 years

(Itinerary subject to confirmation and modification)

Note: There are several carriers that operate between London and Lisbon. We are recommending TAP, departing LHR 3/5/12 08:15 and returning to LHR 7/5/12 at 22:45. Current price is £151.05. Book promptly to avoid disappointment!