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Nature
Princes' Islands Day Trip
Istanbul·8 hours
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Meeting point
- Hotel pickup in central Istanbul (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beşiktaş) or meet at Kabataş ferry pier.
- Languages
- English, Turkish, Other languages on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
Price on request
Highlights
- Büyükada
- Heybeliada
- Aya Yorgi Hill
- Wooden Mansions
- No Shopping Stops
About this tour
Leave the city behind for a day on the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara. The ferry crossing itself is part of the trip, with the skyline of old Istanbul falling away behind you. On Büyükada, the largest island, wander between wooden Ottoman mansions and pine-covered hills, and walk or ride the electric island bus towards Aya Yorgi on the summit for the view. After a seafood lunch by the water, hop over to quieter Heybeliada before the ferry home. The islands are car-free, so you get around on foot, by bike or by electric bus. Your guide keeps the day relaxed — there are no shopping stops.
Itinerary
- 09:00Hotel pickup
From your hotel in central Istanbul.
- 09:45Ferry from Kabataş
Around 90 minutes across the Sea of Marmara.
- 11:15Büyükada
Walk among the wooden mansions of the largest island.
- 12:00Aya Yorgi hill
Walk or take the electric bus up for the view.
- 13:30Seafood lunch
Lunch by the water on Büyükada.
- 15:00Heybeliada
Short ferry hop and a walk on the quieter island.
- 16:30Ferry back
Return crossing to the city.
- 18:00Hotel drop-off
Back at your hotel in central Istanbul.
What's included
- Licensed Guide
- Ferry Crossing
- Hotel Pickup
- Seafood Lunch
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes for hilly streets
- Sun hat
- A light jacket for the ferry
- Swimwear in summer
Frequently asked
Are there still horse carriages on the islands?
No — horse-drawn carriages were retired in 2020. Today you get around on foot, by bike or on the electric island buses.
Can we take a private boat instead of the public ferry?
Yes. A private boat from the European side can replace the ferry — ask for it in your quote.
Is there time to swim?
In summer, yes — tell us when you request a quote and we plan a beach stop on Büyükada.
Travel guides
Princes Islands Istanbul 2026 – Büyükada Ferry & Day Trip GuideGetting there
Arriving in Istanbul?
Book the airport ride with us as well — a fixed fare, a chauffeur waiting at the meeting point and your flight tracked.
