Explore 2 different islands, Heybeliada and Buyukada, and soak up the local culture of the Princes Islands!
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Visit the 2 picturesque Princes Islands, one after the other on this full-day guided tour.
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Sail from the serene shores of Golden Horn, towards Heybeliada, the first stop on your itinerary.
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Listen intently to your tour guide, who will provide an intriguing insight into each island.
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The island of Heybeliada, boasts narrow beaches, massive pine forests, and ample privacy.
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Finally visit Büyükada, where you’ll learn more of the princes that once relaxed on these islands.
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Relish a delicious luncheon spread of chicken Shish kebabs, cold appetizers, rice, and salad.
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Boat trip
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Expert English-speaking tour guide
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Entrance fees to islands
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2-course open buffet lunch
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Hotel transfers (from the European side & centrally-located hotels only)
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Transportation in an air-conditioned bus
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Drinks at lunch
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Bike rental (optional)
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Electric Buggy ticket (available to purchase)
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Tips
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Lilian
Mar, 2025
Tersigni
Oct, 2024
Janna
Jan, 2025
What a scam!! I don't even know where to start. Don't waste your money and book this tour! The boat was absolutely packed and even though there were children and elderly on board, the staff decided to turn it into a party boat. It was a 10 am start and two guys, who wanted to try DJing blasted out music so loud, that you were not able to have a conversation with the person next to you. The first two islands were a waste of time, as there was nothing really to do or see. Just the last island was worth a trip, but get on the ferry yourself and spend a nice couple of hours there. The food was generalised, even though I'm a vegetarian and do have health related dietary requirements, it was rice, topped with some chicken, pasta and a salad. Everyone just got the same, no questions asked. As well as every table just got two bottles of Coca Cola, even though half of our table didn't drink that. For everything else you might want on the trip, you have to pay. What a waste of money and time!
Hatem
Oct, 2024
First, it's a scam, don't buy any your guide to the princesses and do it yourself, way cheaper and better. Below details: * pic and story tells you about princesses and an island with horses and no cars. This has been banned for tourist to visit. * food quality is very low * no soft drinks offered, you need to buy * you don't hear anything from the guide because they use a low quality speaker for a big boat, and you don't hear anything at all.
Alec
Sep, 2024
The "English-speaking" tour guide was not understandable. The audio was broken or blown, and there were constant technical problems. The food was not good. The desert was stale. I didn't like paying $4.39 USD for a can of Coke. The hustle at the end was disconcerting: making a shipload of patrons walk briskly across a busy highway and then weaving up a narrow car-filled sidewalk for several hundred meters in high heat and humidity. While okay to me as a young person, it was unsafe for older people. And all that to hustle us into "buying" leather goods, etc? Hurrying people away from their tables when they finished lunch. They changed our tablecloth while a table of six was still seated. I get there is a language barrier, but given that this is the tourism industry--couldn't someone have communicated? Instead, I would have paid more for quality; this was inferior throughout. Walking on the islands was enjoyable. The boat ride itself is quite lovely. The photographer was fun.
Escape the buzzing streets of Istanbul by taking a tour of the peaceful Prince’s İslands. Hop aboard a private boat and set sail from the ever-serene Golden Horn, onto the first of 2 islands, Heybeliada.
Heybeliada is the second-largest island in Istanbul. Notice narrow beaches, pine forests, and 19th-century villas- but most intriguing of all, no motor vehicles! Finally, visit Büyükada, the biggest of the islands, with plenty of touristic charm. While you’ll spot Ottoman-Victorian mansions here, this island is also crowded with more modern structures today. While on the boat, a delicious luncheon will be served. Munch on chicken Shish kebabs, cold appetizers, rice, and salad while basking in the picturesque scenery of Istanbul’s Princes Islands. Besides the breathtaking views, historical buildings such as Aya Yorgi Church and Monastery, Ayios Dimitrios Church, Hamidiye Mosque, and more will give you an insight into the history of the Ottoman and Byzantium emperors. The ferry will safely return you to Istanbul and an air-conditioned bus will take you back to your hotel.
Additional information
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Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility and Guide Dog Accommodation.
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The hotel pickup and drop-off services are applicable for the European side and centrally-located hotels only.
Timings
- Daily: 9:30am onwards
Lunch Menu
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Traditional Meze
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Grilled chicken
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Chicken Shish kebabs
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Cold appetizers
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Rice
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Salad
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Meeting Point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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