Princes Islands Tour
Description
This tour provides a unique glimpse into Byzantine and Ottoman history as well as an opportunity to escape to some nature, far from the maddening crowds of the surrounding metropolis that is Istanbul. Pine forests and beaches, mixed with a relaxed afternoon lunch and horse-drawn carriage rid, is sure to fill your day with a worthwhile visit to this interesting island chain. Greek island tours from Turkey are also great sailing routes in Turkey.
Destinations Visited
- Princess Island
Tour Details
Schedule
08:30 – 16:00 GMT+3
Starting From
Istanbul
Ending At
Istanbul
Languages
EN
Departure Days
Mon, Tue
Tour Details
The Princes Islands are a cluster of 9 islands located just off of the Asian coast of Istanbul. During the Byzantine and early Ottoman periods, princes were exiled to these islands, hence the unique name. There are 4 major islands which are inhabited and the architecture and lifestyle here have left a lasting cultural legacy which is well worth a day of exploration.
This tour will give you the opportunity to disembark on Buyuk Ada or Big Island where you will enjoying a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant as well as a walking among the pine trees. You will also have time to take photographs and explore before catching the ferry back to Istanbul.
Take a break from the big city with the peaceful day tour on water and land, all while being transported door-to-door from your hotel to the islands and back again.
Includes & Excludes
Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Hotel transfers (pick-up & drop-off) from central Istanbul hotels
Tips
Personal Expenses
Drinks
All services not mentioned in the Included section are excluded.
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey
Tour Details
The Princes Islands are a cluster of 9 islands located just off of the Asian coast of Istanbul. During the Byzantine and early Ottoman periods, princes were exiled to these islands, hence the unique name. There are 4 major islands which are inhabited and the architecture and lifestyle here have left a lasting cultural legacy which is well worth a day of exploration.
This tour will give you the opportunity to disembark on Buyuk Ada or Big Island where you will enjoying a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant as well as a walking among the pine trees. You will also have time to take photographs and explore before catching the ferry back to Istanbul.
Take a break from the big city with the peaceful day tour on water and land, all while being transported door-to-door from your hotel to the islands and back again.
Tour Details
Schedule
08:30 – 16:00 GMT+3
Starting From
Istanbul
Ending At
Istanbul
Languages
EN
Departure Days
Mon, Tue
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey