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LanguagesArabic, Russian, English
Group sizeUp to 300 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Escape the Hustle of Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour (Buyukada & Heybeliada)
Enjoy a relaxing full-day escape to the peaceful, car-free Princes’ Islands. Start with Buyukada, the largest island, known for its pine forests and Ottoman-era mansions. You’ll have 3 hours of free time to walk the coastline, visit landmarks like Aya Yorgi Church or Splendid Palace Hotel, ride an electric car (optional), or enjoy fresh seafood at a local café.
Continue to Heybeliada for a 1-hour visit, where you can stroll quiet streets, see the Naval High School, and admire historic wooden houses. Afterward, return to Istanbul by our ferry and transfer to your hotel.
What's included
Transport by fully AC minibus.
Professional guide
Landing and facility fees
Fuel surcharge
Local taxes
Lunch
Optional Electric Car Fee
All drinks are not inc.
What to expect
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You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning around 8 AM and transferred to the port with a minivan for your Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour with a guide.
Eminonu Pier
1h · Admission ticket included
After meeting, transfer you to the ferry terminal where your boat departs at 9:45 AM for a scenic cruise to Buyukada,
Buyukada
3h
Your first destination is Buyukada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands, known for its nostalgic atmosphere, pine forests, and beautifully preserved Ottoman-era wooden mansions.
You’ll have approximately 3 hours of free time to explore at your own pace:
Walk along the peaceful coastline
Visit the historic Splendid Palace Hotel or Aya Yorgi Church (optional uphill walk)
Enjoy a ride around the island in an electric car (optional, extra cost)
Relax at a seaside café or taste fresh seafood in a local restaurant
Heybeliada
1h
After Buyukada, the ferry continues to Heybeliada, a smaller and less touristy island with its own charm.
Spend around 1 hour on the island:
Take a short stroll through the quiet streets
See the Naval High School and charming old houses
Visit a local pastry shop or enjoy the view from one of the cafés
After your island visits, you will return by ferry to Istanbul and be transferred back to your hotel.
Eminonu Pier
Pass by
After the tour, we’ll take you back to your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
You will be notified of the precise pickup time one day before the scheduled tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
