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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
Meeting and pickup
You will be notified of the precise pickup time one day before the scheduled tour.
Itinerary
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Istanbul (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
1Kabataş iskelesi
After meeting, transfer you to the ferry terminal where your boat departs at 9:45 AM for a scenic cruise to Buyukada,
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Buyukada
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
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Heybeliada
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Kabataş iskelesi (Pass by)
After the tour, we’ll take you back to your hotel.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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