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Princes' Islands Tour: Mansions, Palaces, and Boat Ride
Beyoğlu
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city. We’ll explore mansions, palaces, churches, convents, and more. This tour to the largest of the Princes’ Islands also includes a 3-hour roundtrip boat ride.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city. We’ll explore mansions, palaces, churches, convents, and more. This tour to the largest of the Princes’ Islands also includes a 3-hour roundtrip boat ride.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Buyukada - You will meet your guide in your hotel lobby at 07:15, then be transferred to the pier to catch the 08:00 ferry to Buyukada, arriving in about 90 minutes. Buyukada, meaning “Big Island” in Turkish, is the largest and most populated of the Princes’ Islands. Historically, it served as an exile destination and monastery region during the…
- Buyukada - You will meet your guide in your hotel lobby at 07:15, then be transferred to the pier to catch the 08:00 ferry to Buyukada, arriving in about 90 minutes. Buyukada, meaning “Big Island” in Turkish, is the largest and most populated of the Princes’ Islands. Historically, it served as an exile destination and monastery region during the Byzantine Christian period and was also used as a prison for those opposing the Emperor. Notable exiles include Byzantine empresses Irene, Zoe, and Anna Dalassena, as well as Leon Trotsky, who stayed on the island for four years after his deportation from the Soviet Union in February 1929.
- Aya Yorgi Church - This monastery-church complex is situated on a 200m high hill in Büyükada, offering a great view of the island. Be prepared for a steep 30-minute walk after reaching the last point by your electric vehicle.
- Buyukada Rum Yetimhanesi - The “Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage” operated as an orphanage for 60 years until 1964. You will see this intriguing building during your electric vehicle tour without stopping.
- Sea of Marmara - Enjoy a 3-hour boat ride on the Sea of Marmara (including departure and return). You will return to your hotel around 16:30.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- 3-hour roundtrip boat trip
- Professional guiding in English
- Transportation by an electric vehicle on the island
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- 3-hour roundtrip boat trip
- Professional guiding in English
- Transportation by an electric vehicle on the island
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- Please be aware that you have a 30-minute uphill walk to reach St George’s Church
- Please be aware that you have a 30-minute uphill walk to reach St George’s Church
Location
İdo Kabataş Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi
İskele Yolu
In front of the pier of Kabataş
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.