Princes Island Tour from Istanbul: Buyukada

Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

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480 minutes
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Explore Büyükada, the largest of Turkey’s Princes’ Islands, on this full-day trip from Istanbul! Cruise across the Sea of Marmara, watching the sights of Istanbul slip from view, and then explore the pedestrianized island in the best possible way – Hear the history of this laid-back island from your expert local guide and then spend time at leisure, perhaps relaxing on its beaches, before returning to Istanbul. There is no HORSE-DRAWN carriages anymore at the island, guests may explore islands themselves

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Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

Pickup included

FromCAD $114.27Per Person

What's included in Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

TopkapI Palace
Pass-by Only

Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections.

KIz Kulesi
Pass-by Only

One of the most iconic images of Istanbul surely has to be the Kız Kulesi Üsküdar, known in English as Maiden's Tower, Tower of Leandros, Leander's Tower

Buyukada

Büyükada, the popular summer resort with pinewood scenery and wooden mansions, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to İstanbul and transfer to hotels.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip boat crossing
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Please if your hotel is outside of our list be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with our logo and Gray Line.

Meeting / End Points

  • Please if your hotel is outside of our list be ready in front of Tamara Restaurante at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with our logo and Gray Line.

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Ticket Redemption

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Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible Opening hours are: 07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday

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