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Swap Istanbul's crowded streets for a boat, a seaside lunch and two slow islands. This full-day Princes' Islands tour visits Kınalıada and Büyükada, combining onboard dining with afternoon beach and village time.
Swap Istanbul's crowded streets for a boat, a seaside lunch and two slow islands. This full-day Princes' Islands tour visits Kınalıada and Büyükada, combining onboard dining with afternoon beach and village time.
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Operated by Emir Tour · Istanbul, Istanbul
You step off the coach at Ahırkapi pier and the city noise thins into gull calls and the slap of waves against the hull. The boat slips into the Sea of Marmara, the skyline of Istanbul shrinking into a silhouette of domes and minarets while the islands ahead unspool in green and sunlit shorelines.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven sidewalks and some stairs
Yes—lunch is served onboard while the boat is anchored in the Marmara Sea and is included in the tour price.
Yes—after lunch there is free time, and guests often use it to swim at Büyükada’s beaches or nearby sheltered bays.
Yes—hotel pickup and drop-off in central Istanbul are included; confirm your pickup point when booking.
There are restrooms on the boat; on the islands you’ll find public and café restrooms but availability can be limited during peak times.
The islands served as summer retreats for Byzantine and Ottoman elites; many wooden mansions and old churches reflect that layered past.
The islands limit motor traffic and rely on responsible tourism—avoid littering, use designated anchorages, and support local businesses to reduce coastal impact.
Emir Tour operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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