Explore the peaceful Princes’ Islands on a full-day guided tour from Istanbul. Enjoy a scenic cruise across the Sea of Marmara, discover charming island streets, historic mansions, and beautiful seaside views while learning about the islands’ unique history and culture from your guide.
Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE. We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations.
No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul
Our ship departs from across Kadir Has University. You can reach the port by using the T5 tram from Sirkeci and get off at the Cibali stop. Once at the meeting point, make your way towards the water and look for a boat named (MİLANA)
Hotel Pickup & Transfer to the Boat Guests who select the transfer option will be picked up from their hotels or specified addresses between 08:00 and 09:15 and comfortably transferred to the departure port. Guests who book the tour without transfer service must arrive at the designated meeting point on their own before the departure time.
Boat Journey & Kınalıada Visit After meeting the guide at the port, board the boat and enjoy an approximately 1 hour and 20 minute cruise across the Sea of Marmara. During the journey, admire the beautiful views of Istanbul from the water. The first stop is Kınalıada (or occasionally another island depending on operational conditions), where guests will have free time to walk around and enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere.
Büyükada Visit & Free Time The tour then continues to Büyükada, the largest and most popular of the Princes’ Islands. Lunch will be served on the boat during the tour. After the guide provides important information about the island, guests will have approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of free time to explore the island, discover its historic streets and beautiful mansions, rent a bicycle or electric vehicle, relax at cafés, or swim during the summer season.
Return to Istanbul, Shopping Stop & Hotel Drop-Off After the free time on Büyükada, guests will meet the guide at the designated meeting point and board the boat back to Istanbul. Before the tour ends, there will be a short shopping stop. Guests with transfer service will then be dropped off at their hotels, while guests without transfer service may leave the tour at the port area independently.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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