Istanbul: Day Trip to the Princes' Islands

Cruise over the Marmara Sea go to Princes' Islands, first visiting Heybeliada and then Buyukada for a walking tour to see its popular summer houses with beaches and pinewood scenery.

• Cruise on the Marmara Sea to the Princes Islands;
• Enjoy a walking tour past gorgeous bay views;
• Explore the main square of Buyukada and admire the Victorian buildings.

Only an hour?s ferry ride from the city center, the Princes Islands consist of 9 small islands that will transport you back in time and away from hectic city life. Spend a day exploring 2 of these islands, Heybeliada and Buyukada, to gain insight into a multicultural society in modern Turkey, akin to the multicultural society that existed here during the Ottoman Empire.

Start with a cruise over the Marmara Sea to Heybeliada for a walking tour. Ride through the pine forests next to picturesque bays and past old villas.

Then, take a ferry over to the largest island, Buyukada, and have lunch at a nice restaurant. Spend the afternoon enjoying the cheerful local life near the village square. Admire the well-preserved Victorian-era cottages that are covered in colorful flowers all summer.