Buyukada Walking Tour with Cruise to Princes’ Islands
Get rid of the crowds and the noise of the city. We will see mansions, palaces, churches, convents and much more. During this tour to the biggest of the Princes' Islands, you will also enjoy a 3-hour roundtrip boat ride.
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Buyukada Walking Tour with Cruise to Princes’ Islands
Pickup included
What's included in Buyukada Walking Tour with Cruise to Princes’ Islands
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Buyukada
You will meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel at 07:15, be transferred to the pier to catch the ferry to Buyukada at 08:00, and be there in around 90 minutes. Buyukada, literally “Big Island” in Turkish, is the original Princes' Island, and the largest and most populated of the Princes’ Islands. Buyukada was used as an exile destination and as a monastery region during the Byzantine Christian period. During Byzantine era the island was also used as a prison for those who were opposing the Emperor. It was Buyukada where the Byzantine empresses Irene and Zoe and Anna Dalassena were sent on exile. After his deportation from the Soviet Union in February 1929, Leon Trotsky also stayed for four years on Buyukada.
Aya Yorgi Church
This monastery-church complex is located on a 200m high hill in Büyükada. There you will also have a great view on the island. Please note that you have to walk a steep for half an hour after you reach the last point by your electric vehicle.
Buyukada Rum YetimhanesiPass-by Only
"Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage" served as an orphanage for 60 years, until 1964. You will see this interesting building during your electric vehicle tour without stopping.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- 3-hour roundtrip boat trip
- Professional guiding in English
- Transportation by an electric vehicle on the island
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware that you have a 30-minute uphill walk to reach St George's Church
Meet
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 45 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the pier of Kabataş
