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Trade Istanbul’s bustle for an eight-hour ferry loop through the Princes’ Islands—swim, stroll past Ottoman mansions, and tour Büyükada by electric cart. This guided day trip pairs easy walking with sea air and a boat lunch.
Trade Istanbul’s bustle for an eight-hour ferry loop through the Princes’ Islands—swim, stroll past Ottoman mansions, and tour Büyükada by electric cart. This guided day trip pairs easy walking with sea air and a boat lunch.
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Operated by Turkey Package Tours · Istanbul, Istanbul
You step onto the ferry as the city recedes—seagulls wheel and the Sea of Marmara opens like a pale, oily sheet. The boat hums, passengers lean on railings, and the skyline of minarets and palaces becomes a distant silhouette. Within an hour the boats slow and the first island pier appears: Kınalıada, with low summer houses and a beach that invites a quick plunge.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks up hills and boarding ferries—expect moderate standing and walking.
Yes—the tour notes hotel pickup and drop-off from central Istanbul locations; confirm your pickup point at booking.
Yes—Büyükada commonly offers electric vehicle rentals and bicycles; horse-drawn carriages are also available seasonally.
Yes—the itinerary includes free time for a swim on Büyükada or Kınalıada; bring swimwear and a towel.
Paved areas near piers are stroller-accessible, but many lanes are cobbled or hilly—access varies by island and location.
The islands developed as Ottoman and Levantine summer retreats and hosted Greek, Armenian and Jewish communities; many wooden mansions date from the 19th century.
Boat traffic and seasonal crowds stress littoral habitats—use reef-safe sunscreen, carry out trash, and respect private properties and quiet zones.
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