Turkey · Carriage

7-Hour Bfcyfckada Island Tour with Ferry and Carriage Ride

7 Hours Round trip from Büyükada Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Bfcyfckada Island
02 Explore charming car-free roads by horse-drawn carriage
03 Savour a delicious traditional lunch at a waterfront fish restaurant
04 Discover the art of handmade Turkish carpets during a demonstration

Experience the culture and ornate architecture of Bfcyfckada on a scenic ferry ride from Istanbul, with views of the Princes' Islands along the way. Explore the island's charming car-free roads by horse-drawn carriage, pass elegant Ottoman mansions, and enjoy a traditional lunch at a waterfront fish restaurant overlooking the Asian shore of Istanbul. The tour also includes a demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets.

Hop on a horse-drawn carriage (phaeton) for a circular tour of Bfcyfckada, passing elegant mansions draped in brilliant purple bougainvillea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Istanbul, Büyükada

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bfcyfckada Ferry, Carriage Ride and Waterfront Lunch

Start the tour at 9:00 AM. Join us aboard a ferry bound for the charming Princes' Islands and travel to Bfcyfckada, the largest of the island chain, famous for its sandy beaches and pinewood scenery. On the way, pass by four other islands and witness their mild climates, lush vegetation, ornate Ottoman houses, and car-free roads.
Hop on a horse-drawn carriage (phaeton) for a circular tour of Bfcyfckada, passing elegant mansions draped in brilliant purple bougainvillea.
Enjoy lunch at one of the many excellent traditional fish restaurants on the waterfront, gazing across the water at the Asian shore of Istanbul.
Learn through a demonstration about the art of handmade Turkish carpets at the end of the tour.

Wrap up the tour by 17:00.