Get away from the crowded atmosphere of Istanbul by visiting the beautiful Princess Islands. The complex includes nine beautiful Islands that have a unique charm and a great atmosphere. This full day excursion takes you to visit two of the largest and most popular. Refresh your senses, send the stress away, admire the beauty of nature, and the serenity of the islands, while making new memories with your friends or family.
The Princess Island Tour is available on a daily basis and begins during the morning. For your own comfort, a modern vehicle will transfer you from your hotel to the Golden Horn, which is the starting point of the tour. From there, you will embark on a ferry boat in order to reach the first of the islands. The boat trip lasts for almost 30 minutes.
Pick Up: On a specific time, members of our team will pick you up from your place of accommodation in Istanbul. A modern vehicle will drive you to the Golden Horn, which is the starting point of your full day excursion in Princess Islands.
Pick-up details: FREE Pick-up service available only from hotels in the city center. FREE Pick-up available from these locations: Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Taksim, Beyoglu, Sisli, Fatih, Aksaray, Beyazit, Eminonu, Karakoy, Besiktas, Ataturk Airport, Bakirkoy, Atakoy, Yesilkoy, Gunesli, Merter, Yenibosna, Levent, Maslak, Uskudar, Kadikoy, Atasehir, Bostanci, Maltepe, or nearby. Owing to traffic difficulties, pickups may delay beyond our control.
When you arrive at the Golden Horn, you will enter a comfortable ferry boat and enjoy a 30-minute journey towards the first stop of the schedule. Do not miss the chance to snap some photos while you are on the ferry boat.
Since the very first moments, the beauty of the natural setting will capture your attention. Blue waters surround the island which is full of intense greenery. Beautiful houses, charming streets, and welcoming people are the island’s main characteristics.
Lunch break: When you finish the island’s exploration, you will enter the ferry boat again. On the boat, a lunch break will take place which includes an open buffet. Take your time to enjoy some typical recipes and relax before reaching the next island.
Buyukada is the largest and most famous island of all. This is because it seems to have a flawless charm in every season of the year. During your time there, the tour guide will take you to explore the charming streets which are full of imposing and picturesque houses. The island has also some sites of great importance such as the Clock Tower, Aya Yorgi Church, and the Greek orphanage.
By the end of your exploration, the ferry boat will take you back to the pier. From there, a modern vehicle will transfer you to your place of accommodation during the afternoon.