Istanbul Princes Islands Full Day Tour

Istanbul Princes Islands Full Day Tour

See another side of Istanbul on this full-day Princes Islands tour. Relax in your charming horse-drawn carriage while your guide leads you around a car-free island. Hop on a ferry, and sail to the island of Büyükada, where you can can see the island’s picturesque park by carriage ride, or travel to the hilltop Aya Yorgi monastery. Savor a traditional Turkish lunch, then pause to enjoy the hookah water pipe and sip on traditional Turkish coffee while exploring the rest of the island.

Let your friendly guide take the reins and guide you through the car-free islands of Istanbul, known for their mild climates, lush vegetation, and ornate Ottoman houses. Horse-drawn carriages known as phaetons and bikes are available to transport you around. Settle in for the 1.5-hour ferry ride to Büyükada (Prinkipos in Greek), the largest of Istanbul’s nine islands. 

Marvel and the variety of greens and blues as you approach, then travel to the park to meet your horse-drawn carriage. Begin a leisurely ride through the pine trees, breathing in the fresh air and savoring their scent. You can opt to spend some time climbing about the hilltop monastery of Aya Yorgi, taking in its picturesque views. Next, enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch at a cozy local restaurant. 

After that, set off on your own to explore the rest of the island. You can stop to enjoy a hookah water pipe (Nargile in Turkish) with some Turkish coffee while you savor the island atmosphere. If you enjoy cycling and want to cover more ground, bikes are available to rent. Conclude your tour where you started out.