Escape to Princes' Islands

Información

It is hard to believe that one would ever be willing to escape from Istanbul but the queen of all cities of the world is not a jealous lady, and she enables her lovers to take a short time off. One of the best places to spend this time is the Princes’ Islands, once a solitary place for monks and now a vivid summer attraction.

The small cruise to Buyukada, the largest and most famous amongst the Princes’ Islands, has a short stopover at some of the smaller inhabited ones, so you have a chance to see the unique composition of each island before arriving at Buyukada. Upon arrival you will have a short guided walking tour through the streets decorated with beautiful wooden houses. Lunch is served in a local fish restaurant, with an awesome view of Istanbul’s shores.

In the afternoon guests will have the opportunity to make their own way either by renting a bike, shopping around the local stores or renting a phaeton (a comfortable carriage pulled by two horses) around the island – motor vehicles are not allowed on the island.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up.
Duration: 8 hours approximately.
Start/opening time: At 07:45am.
Languages: English.