Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers
Description
Our island tour includes visits to two beautiful destinations: Kinaliada and Büyükada. We begin by boarding our private boat at 09:00 for a delightful one-hour sea journey accompanied by our guide’s explanations. Our first stop is Kinaliada, where you will enjoy one hour of free time to explore the island’s charming, unique architecture and atmosphere. Afterwards, we continue our trip towards Büyükada. During this journey, you will savor a delicious onboard lunch while also enjoying the scenic views of the other islands along the way. Upon arrival at Büyükada, the largest and most comprehensive of the Princes’ Islands, you will have 2.5 hours of free time. Here, you can rent a bicycle, explore the island, or simply relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. On our return to Istanbul, we will make a special stop at a local leather factory, where you will experience a short fashion show. Finally, we will drop you back at your hotels.
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Itinerary
Your day begins at 09:00, as we board our private boat for a scenic one-hour cruise across the Marmara Sea. Relax on deck and enjoy fascinating stories from your guide as the stunning views unfold. Our first stop is Kınalıada, known for its peaceful atmosphere and distinctive architecture. Here you’ll enjoy an hour of free time to wander through charming streets, discover hidden corners, and soak in the island’s authentic character. Back on board, we set sail for Büyükada, the largest and most vibrant of the Princes’ Islands. On the way, you’ll be treated to a delicious onboard lunch of Turkish dishes, while admiring panoramic views of the other islands passing by. Once we arrive at Büyükada, you’ll have 2.5 hours of free time to explore at your own pace. Cycle around the island, discover historical landmarks, or simply relax at a seaside café — the choice is yours.
Our first stop is Kınalıada Or Proti, Closest to ıstanbul , known for its peaceful atmosphere and distinctive architecture. (1 Hour Free Time)
Burgazada is the third-largest of the Princes’ Islands, known for its calm atmosphere and natural beauty. Burgazada offers a peaceful escape and a more local, authentic island experience compared to the larger ones.
Known as the “greenest island,” it is home to pine forests, charming wooden mansions, and the historic Halki Seminary.
Büyükada is the largest and most famous of the Princes’ Islands, offering a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. The island is known for its charming wooden mansions, historic monasteries, and panoramic viewpoints. Visitors can explore by bicycle, enjoy seaside cafés and restaurants, or relax on its beaches. With its lively atmosphere and wide variety of attractions, Büyükada is the highlight of the Princes’ Islands experience. You’ll have 2.5 hours of free time to explore at your own pace. Cycle around the island, discover historical landmarks, or simply relax at a seaside café — the choice is yours.
Then you visit a leather store and you watch the fashion show.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our meeting point is 09:30 AM in front of the Deluxe boat, located next to the Cibali Tram Station (T5), on the right-hand side as you exit the station, directly opposite Kadir Has University. The Cibali T5 tram stop is immediately across from the university, making it easy to find.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(14)
I was very happy with my tour. Our guide Oktay was very attentive and helpful. The tour was definitely worth the money. Everything was wonderful, and I highly recommend it to everyone.
We had a wonderful time on the tour. Our guide was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
We booked the prince islands tour with them. From start to finish it was great experience. Everything was very well organized and the tour went so smooth. The boat ride was fantastic, we rented bicycles on Buyukada and saw almost all around the island in 2 hours, the free time given was enough to do all the main attractions on the island. The lunch on the boat was a different experience. The stuff on the boat was very friendly. And the guide was very professional and knowledgeable. I will definitely suggest this tour to my friends visiting Istanbul soon
It's been a wonderful tour! We visited the islands of Heibeliada and Buyukada. On the Heybeliade I really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful historical streets. On Buyukada, I bathed, rented a bike and enjoyed exploring the island. It was a really memorable day. At the end of the tour, we visited a leather store where we watched a beautiful fashion show. I even bought myself a stylish and high-quality leather jacket. Everything was perfectly organized. Our guide Octai was very attentive, friendly and professional. I sincerely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the Princes Islands!
It was a wonderful tour, thank you for everything!
We had a very enjoyable and fun day, we will definitely try the other tours too 🫶🫶
I had a wonderful day. Even though I went alone, I wasn't bored at all. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The music and refreshments were wonderful. I couldn't believe there was such a clean bay so close to Istanbul. I would like to extend my thanks to the entire team and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone.
Price, quality, performance. Mr. Oktay was very helpful and attentive to our needs, thank you very much.
Everythinkg was perfect thanks
I found a very good price on this tour. I was from london so found the food very good served on the board with various options. The staff was found very good also huge kudos to Oktay for helping all around and making up the environment. All and all i would recommend this service.
