Meet your guide at your central Istanbul hotel and travel by air-conditioned coach to Eminönü port for your full-day Princes' Island tour. Hop aboard your boat and cruise to the biggest and most popular Princes Island, Büyükada.We'll go under Galata bridge, and the guide will tell you the history of the bridge.Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sectionsOne of the most iconic images of Istanbul surely has to be the Kız Kulesi Üsküdar, known in English as Maiden's Tower, Tower of Leandros, Leander's TowerWhen we leaved from Eminönü and reach the island of heybeli, you can explore the island in your 3 hour free time.Take a break at a restaurant for lunch and enjoy tasty seafood before your spend the remainder of your day on your own. After lunch, grab your swimsuit and head to the beach to swim or catch some rays. Or perhaps, duck into a coastal café or craft shop to check out the local scene. Finally, rendezvous with your guide at predetermined time and board your return boat to Istanbul. Once back on land, head back to your hotel where your tour concludes.
Turkey · Beach & Island
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch
The journey
- 01 Full-day Princes’ Islands tour from Istanbul
- 02 Scenic boat cruise across the Sea of Marmara
- 03 Visit Büyükada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands
- 04 Free time to explore the island at your own pace
- 05 Lunch included during the tour
- 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- 07 Views of landmarks including Galata Bridge and Maiden’s Tower
Escape the city for a full-day trip to the Princes’ Islands, combining a scenic cruise from Istanbul with time to explore Büyükada and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of island life. Along the way, take in views across the Sea of Marmara and hear stories about Istanbul’s landmarks from your guide.
Once on the island, enjoy free time to discover the area at your own pace, then pause for lunch before spending the rest of the day as you wish. Swim, relax by the beach, browse local cafés and shops, and soak up the coastal charm before returning to Istanbul.
Escape the city for a full-day trip to the Princes’ Islands, combining a scenic cruise from Istanbul with time to explore Büyükada and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of island life.
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat tickets
- Lunch with one water (if option selected)
- Guide Service
What's Not Included
- Meals for ages 0–2
- Drinks on the boat
- Beach entrance fee for swimming in summer
- Electric Vehicle or Bcycle
- Personal expences
Know before you go
- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE. We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations.
- No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul
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Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Istanbul.
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