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Istanbul Princes Island Tour: Full-Day Excursion with Lunch and Hotel Transfers
4.3
78 Ratings
Fatih
Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul on a full-day excursion to the picturesque Princes Islands. Cruise past iconic landmarks, learn about the islands' history, and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Istanbul - The Prince Island Tour begins during the morning from the city centre of Istanbul. Minibus will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Ahırkapı, where you will meet our boat.
- Heybeliada - When you arrive at the Golden Horn, you will enter in a comfortable ferry boat and enjoy 1 hour journey towards the first stop of the schedule. Do not miss the chance to snap some photos while you are on the ferry boat.
- Heybeliada - Heybeliada or Halki is the closest island to the shore and the second largest of the Princess Islands. Since the very first moments, the beauty of the natural setting will capture your attention. Blue waters surround the island which is full of intense greenery. Beautiful houses, charming streets and welcoming people are the island’s main characteristics. As you walk around, the tour guide will take you to visit some important sites such as the Theological School, the Beth Yaakov Synagogue, a monastery, and a church.
- Buyukada - When you finish the island’s exploration, you will enter the ferry boat again. On the boat, a lunch break will take place which includes an open buffet. Take your time to enjoy some typical recipes and relax before reaching the next island.
- Buyukada - Buyukada is the largest and most famous islands of all. This is because it seems to have a flawless charm in every season of the year. During your time there, the tour guide will take you to explore the charming streets which are full of imposing and picturesque houses. The island has also some sites of great importance such as the Clock Tower, Aya Yorgi Church, and the Greek Orphanage.
- Istanbul - By the end of your exploration, the ferry boat will take you back to the pier. From there, a car will transfer you to your place of accommodation during the afternoon.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned bus transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (European side & city center)
- Entrance fees to islands included
- Lunch provided
- Boat trip included
What's Not Included
- Drinks
Additional Information
Princess Island Tour offers a chance to break away from the bustling city center and explore the alluring Princess Islands. Experience the tranquil environment, soak in the peaceful ambiance, engage with the indigenous people, and forge unforgettable moments.
t Escape the hectic urban life and the throngs of Istanbul for a day-long journey to the Princes Islands.
Get a scenic cruise past landmarks such as Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower, and Maiden’s Tower, then sail over to the isles of Heybeliada and Buyukada.
Discover the history of the Byzantine Empire’s nobility who once used these islands as a retreat, as you roam around the islands.
Relish the independence to wander at will, enjoying the shores and antiquated sites in your own time before you head back to Istanbul.
- Bike rental and Electric Buggy ticket (available to purchase on the attraction)
Location
Eminonu Pier Kadikoy
Reşadiye Caddesi
We will inform you with more details and one of our guides will welcome you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(78 Ratings)
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Ahmed_z
May 22, 2024
Great tour - A must to see if you’re in Istanbul. The islands are beautiful. Streets, houses and shops looks very nice.
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Davebi1834re
Apr 17, 2024
Island hopping - Just the right length of time to visit each of the islands. Great service from collection at the hotel to the finish, with lunch laid on in between. Lots of wonderful sights to see capped off by dolphins on the way home.
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Aynura
Apr 12, 2024
Not a bad tour for the price - Not a bad tour for the price. You shouldn’t expect any kind of story about the Princes’ Islands from your guide. He will simply guide you to your destination and answer any questions you may have. There were a lot of people on the islands, maybe because it was a holiday. Lunch was chicken, rice and pasta. But nevertheless, the trip was a success, there was a very cheerful atmosphere on the ferry, everyone was dancing to different music from the peoples of the world.
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Dreamer43554562849
Apr 6, 2024
Leisurely tour - It was a great day away from Istanbul's crowded streets. We took a pleasant boat ride and visited the Prices island, stopping at various shops and cafes. Overall, it was a wonderful event we thoroughly loved.
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I3520akjamesd
Apr 2, 2024
Nice boat excursion to the Princes’ islamds - Nice day trip. Hotel pickup was on time, fairly short drive to the port. It was a perfect day on the water. Even saw o pod of dolphins/porpoises playing on the way to the island. After short stop on the smaller island, we wen across the strait to the bigger island, and had 2 hours to explore, then a nice cruise back to port. A beautiful waterfront view of Istanbul!
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76sindab
Jan 25, 2024
Such a nice experience - It was such a nice day. They confirmed and planned everything with me by phone one day before, the driver picked me up in front of my hotel in a confortable car other participants. The boat is modest and simply furnished but comfortable and large ; I like its wooden style. The guide was kind. And the staff also. We spent such a nice day. The islands are splendid, very quiet and peaceful. I would have liked to stay there forever but I had to go back to my country by night. So they dropped me off on time. They respected the program.
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Rakheev_ram
Dec 22, 2023
Princess island trip - There was nothing much to do. We boarded a ferry and was dropped off at the island and left to roam around. Had a good lunch though.
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C8068zodeanh
Feb 24, 2024
Is it a day time tour or a nightclub? - So many negatives about this tour, hard to know where to start:
Firstly the pick up was 40 minutes late (after telling us they would be 20 minutes early and directing us to wait outside our hotel in 5 degree weather).
The crew sell fake perfume and sunglasses on board.
When politely declining the opportunity to have our photo taken by the photographer on board we were asked for our reasons.
Lunch was served on board and was good, but beware - they will offer you soft drink and then hit you with a TL 100 bill after lunch is finished for each can.
Finally, only go on this tour if you like loud music played every minute of the 6 or 7 hours you'll be on board. Clearly the tour operators think this is some type of nightclub operating during the day. We initially sat on the top level of the boat and moved to the lower level only to find a DJ there starting up the incessantly loud music there.
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Journey12962395113
May 6, 2024
They appear to forget clients - We were never picked up as our hotel by texting. We had agreed with time and location with Mete, who ended up answering hours late on WhatsApp. The driver never answered the phone either...
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Jackie_r
Mar 31, 2024
Don’t waste your time or money - The boat ride was nice but gets boring after a while as there isn’t much to look at. The islands have nothing to do or see. The tour guide provided no information about Turkey. You are constantly being sold to on the boat - perfume, photos, bike rides etc.
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