Sea Journey to the Princes’ Islands: Tour and Cruise

Name: Sea Journey to the Princes’ Islands: Tour and Cruise
Start: 2026-01-29T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-01-29T16:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Istanbul

The Princes’ Islands are an archipelago located near the shores of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Four of the nine islands are open to visitors, and on our tour, you will visit the largest one — Büyükada.

Visit one of the six Meteora monasteries

Be amazed by the blend of ancient and modern

See historic villas and mansions

Capture the stunning panorama

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Princes’ Islands
A group of nine islands located near the shores of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, four of which are currently open to tourists and locals. On all the islands of the archipelago, the only permitted public transportation is electric vehicles and bicycles. Residents (except for special service workers) and visitors get around on foot, by bicycle, or using electric cars and electric buses.

During the tour, we will visit two islands: the greenest island, Heybeliada, and the largest island, Büyükada. You will be accompanied by two guides — one Russian-speaking and one English-speaking.

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What is not included

Lunch

Drinks on board

Entrance tickets to beaches and museums (optional)

7 hrs

Group size up to 30 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Places you will see

Heybeliada Island:
• Naval Academy, established in 1773
• Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary
• Değirmen (Windmill)

Büyükada Island:
• Historical sites dating back to the 6th century

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

775 reviews

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Troy M.

Overall, essentially, it was a transfer with general information about the sites. The hotel transfer worked fine. On the first island, you have an hour to choose either to walk around or visit the Greek temple. The English-speaking guide seemed informative (my subjective impression). On the second island, you have three hours of free time; the guide outlined possible routes and places to eat. This is not part of the excursion itself, but the food on the island was all terrible and expensive, with extra charges for options — the guide also warns about this. The donuts were okay.

about 1 month ago

Robert B.

The trip to the Princes’ Islands was wonderful. Everything was well organized — picked up from the hotel, escorted to the boat with a guide, on the first island the group went up to the monastery with the guide, who told the history of the monastery; on the second island, we explored on our own. After the walk, we were taken back to the hotel. Highly recommended — very beautiful!

about 1 month ago

Diane S.

Wonderful tour, magnificent views, friendly guide and organizer.

about 1 month ago

James F.

Many thanks to Svetlana and Eva for a great walk.

about 1 month ago

Kenneth M.

Many thanks to the organizers, Nastya and Eva, for an excellent excursion.

about 2 months ago

Thomas G.

A good trip. Pleasant guide, Svetlana. I recommend it.

about 2 months ago

Thelma R.

I really enjoyed the organization of the tour.

about 2 months ago

Ken H.

Enjoyed the tour, there was English guides. Everything was very beautiful and interesting.

about 2 months ago

Kathleen P.

Everything was great; the tour was interesting with very beautiful views.

about 2 months ago

Catherine S.

Excellent excursion, but we spent very little time on the islands; otherwise, overall a good tour 👍.

about 2 months ago

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Sea Journey to the Princes’ Islands: Tour and Cruise

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