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Leave the crowds behind and cross the Sea of Marmara to Buyukada and Heybeliada on a day trip that prioritizes slow exploration, pine-scented streets, and Ottoman wooden mansions. This full-day ferry tour offers free time to walk the coast, visit Aya Yorgi, and sample seafood before a return to Istanbul.
Leave the crowds behind and cross the Sea of Marmara to Buyukada and Heybeliada on a day trip that prioritizes slow exploration, pine-scented streets, and Ottoman wooden mansions. This full-day ferry tour offers free time to walk the coast, visit Aya Yorgi, and sample seafood before a return to Istanbul.
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The ferry slips away from Istanbul's waking shoreline and the city noise thins to gull calls and the slap of wake against hull. On the crossing the sea seems to dare you to slow down — a cool wind pushing visitors toward the pine-scented calm of Buyukada.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for travelers who can walk 2–4 miles with short hills and stairs; light mobility issues may find some routes challenging.
Most tours include hotel transfer in central Istanbul; confirm pickup details when booking and allow time for transfer to the ferry terminal.
Meals are not included—there are seaside cafés and restaurants on the islands where you can buy fresh seafood and pastries.
The islands have uneven streets and some steep sections; full accessibility is limited—contact the operator about specific mobility needs.
Electric car rides are available at extra cost in Buyukada; traditional horse-drawn phaetons are less common and may be restricted—check current local regulations.
The Princes' Islands became popular Ottoman-era summer retreats; many late-19th-century wooden mansions and churches reflect the islands' multi-ethnic past.
High ferry traffic and visitor numbers can stress local ecosystems—use refillable bottles, avoid single-use plastics, and stick to established paths to protect vegetation.
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