Princes’ Islands Tour from Istanbul

Princes Islands, Turkey

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Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tours

Location

Istanbul

Overview

Full Day Istanbul Princes’ Islands Cruise Tour with Lunch and Phaeton Included. Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour offers you a chance to explore tree of the islands; Kinaliada, Heybeliada and Buyukada. Learn about the princes of the Byzantine Empire who once relaxed on these islands as you take a horse-drawn carriage tour in Heybeliada.

Departure from Golden Horn with a Private Boat to the first island called Kinall. After Kinall, a visit to Heybeliada and finally Büyükada.

The lunch will be served on the boat and it includes Chicken Shish Kebap with cold appetizers, rice and salad. (Drinks are excluded) Your visit to each island will be accompanied by our professional guide and you will have enough time to discover picturesque scene of the best parts of the islands and their history.

Our tour is the only one which gives you the opportunity of seeing more than one island and this could be only possible by our private cruise.

Important Notes

  • Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
  • 5-8 yrs %30 discount / 0-4 yrs Free.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full-day tour to Princes' Islands by private boat from Istanbul
  • Visit the lovely islands of Kinaliada, Heybeliada and Buyukada
  • The ONLY TOUR that takes you to three of the islands
  • Take a tour in a horse-drawn carriage
  • Hear about the Byzantine and Ottoman rulers that visited the islands
  • Enjoy a lunch of grilled chicken and traditional meze on the tour boat

Included/Excluded

English & Arabic speaking professional tour guide
Hotel transfers from centrally located hotels
Open Buffet Lunch on the Boat
Ticket for horse-drawn carriage
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Pick Up

Pick up from your hotel or the Istanbul cruise port, you will visit the following sights with an experienced and licensed professional guide.

Ferry Boat to Buyukada

Take the ferry to one of the Princes' Islands, Buyukada (Big Island) which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city. Leaving the Golden Horn by ferry, you will round Sarayburnu, the headland on which the domes and minarets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque can be seen. We will pass four islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada

Horse-drawn carriage ride

The largest of the islands. Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island . We will take a tour of the island by Phaeton (horse-carriage ) and will pass elegant old wooden mansions and beautiful natural scenery. you can enjoy a delicious lunch in a cozy sea-side fish restaurant and relax looking back at the domes and minarets among skyscrapers of modern Istanbul's skyline. This a perfect day for relaxing and enjoying one of Istanbul's residents' favorite summer retreats. Return by ferry and drop off to hotel or port.

Travel Styles

Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Activities

Languages

English
Spanish
Arabic

FAQs

Are museum entrances fees included during your tours?
Yes. We believe in making it easy for you to budget for your trip, so all our tours entrance fees to museums listed in your itinerary are included.
Will I have a tour guide on my tour?
Yes, all of our tours include the services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide, licensed with the Ministry of Tourism.
I’m a Vegetarian. Will I be able to find vegetarian meals in Turkey ?
Yes. Many dishes in Turkey are vegetarian so it is generally easy to find vegetarian options. Please let us know at the time of booking that you are vegetarian.
What do you mean by a “professional licensed tour guide”?
Taking a tour with the professional licensed guide is very important. Guides in Turkey study a mix of history, archaeology and mythology for 4 years in order to get their tour guiding license and pass special exams in language skills. All our company tour guides are professional licensed guides and expert in their regions. It is illegal for anyone who is not a licensed tour guide to conduct tours of historical sites in Turkey.
What kind of vehicle will be provided on my tour?
Our company provides you with a late model, comfortable, air conditioned vehicle such as a Mercedes Vito,Mercedes Sprinter,Volkswagen Carevalla and Crafter with an experienced driver.

Tour Location

Princes Islands, Turkey

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