Daily Prince Islands Tour – Büyükada & Heybeliada

Tour Details
- Vehicle : Brand new, airconditioned Bus (type of vehicle will be organised upon to number of participants)
- Guidance: Professional and Licensed Guide
- Language options; English & Spanish
Day 1
Tour Summary
08:30 in the morning – Meeting at Kabataş Pier
The tour begins at 08:30 by meeting the guide at Kabataş Pier. You go to the ferry piers with your guide and board the Islands ferry.
09:00 – Ferry Trip to Büyükada
A sea trip of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes is taken with the ferry that departs at 09:00. While the background of Istanbul recedes with the accompaniment of seagulls, the lush green silhouette of the Islands begins to approach.
Enjoy Walking & Cycling in Büyükada
When you arrive at the island, a short walk around the island center is taken with your guide. Those who wish can rent a bicycle and take a pleasant tour on the back roads of the island. You will feel like you are in a movie scene among the cobblestone streets, flowered gardens and historical mansions.
Climbing Aya Yorgi Hill (Optional)
If you wish, you can walk and climb to Aya Yorgi Church with the guests. You can watch the extraordinary panorama of the Marmara Sea and Istanbul from the hill. The small church on the hill and the traditions of making wishes are explained with a guide.
Lunch - Local Flavors at the Beach Restaurant
After the climb, you will have a lunch break on the island's shore. Local flavors such as fish, stuffed mussels, calamari, and gözleme can be preferred. A leisurely lunch break is offered by the seaside with the view.
Crossing to Heybeliada and Exploring
In the afternoon, you will cross to Heybeliada by ferry in approximately 30 minutes. Halki Seminary and İsmet İnönü House are explained from the outside in a panoramic way with a guide. A short walk is taken in the silence and nature of the island.
Ice Cream Break by the Sea
Free time is given in the Heybeliada bazaar. A short break is offered here to taste the famous island ice cream. If you wish, you can also have a coffee on the beach.
Return Ferry Between 17:00 – 17:30
Between 17:00 – 17:30, you will board the ferry to return to Kabataş. You will reach Istanbul again with a journey of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
18:30 – End of Tour
When you arrive in Kabataş, the tour comes to an end. If you wish, you can end the evening by the Bosphorus or complete this peaceful day by watching the sunset.
Istanbul hotel
Price Includes
- Licensed Tour Guide during the Tours
- Transportation with A/C minivans
Price Excludes
- Entrance Tickets to the Museums
- Lunch
A unique escape for everyone who wants to experience a completely different Istanbul experience without leaving the city!