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Escape Istanbul’s rush for a private boat cruise to the Princes’ Islands. Spend a day wandering car-free streets, touring Büyükada’s mansions and Kınalıada’s coves, and enjoying a seaside lunch with panoramic views of the Marmara.
Escape Istanbul’s rush for a private boat cruise to the Princes’ Islands. Spend a day wandering car-free streets, touring Büyükada’s mansions and Kınalıada’s coves, and enjoying a seaside lunch with panoramic views of the Marmara.
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Operated by TANITA TURKEY TRAVEL · Istanbul, Istanbul
A slow morning fog lifts off the Sea of Marmara as your private boat slips away from Istanbul’s shore, the city’s skyline shrinking into a necklace of minarets and rooflines.
moderate.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for travelers with average fitness able to walk 1–3 miles over mixed surfaces and climb short sets of stairs or hills.
The boat and some transportation amenities are wheelchair accessible, but island streets have cobbles and hills; accessibility on-island may be limited—ask the operator about specific needs.
Some small beaches allow swimming, especially on Kınalıada; water conditions vary—bring a towel and check local guidance from your guide before entering the sea.
Yes—most seaside restaurants and the included lunch can accommodate vegetarian requests if notified in advance; inform the operator when booking.
Expect a few hours of guided exploration and free time split between Büyükada and Kınalıada—enough for a walk, a short hike to a viewpoint, or a relaxed lunch.
The Princes’ Islands were popular Ottoman-era summer retreats and long housed Greek Orthodox monasteries and wealthy wooden villas built in the 19th century.
Increased boat traffic and tourism strain local ecosystems; follow leave-no-trace practices, avoid anchoring in protected zones, and use local services that support sustainable island management.
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