Princes Island in Istanbul
Why and how to see Princes Island in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the two tourist attractions in the world that will dedicate almost a whole day of your vacation to itself. Even if you stay one month in Istanbul, it is not enough to see everything in Istanbul.
That is why there is always a reason to visit Istanbul again and again. Some travelers often ask if it is worth spending a day or two on short tours in Istanbul. It is very small time for Istanbul. But it is a good start ofcourse.
Well, the answer to this question is difficult and depends entirely on the passenger’s side. So let us see what we can expect from Daily Princes Islands Tour from Istanbul. Furthermore, we have many tours such us İstanbul Private Tour Guide, İstanbul Old City Tour, Turkish Night Show Cruise, Private Yacht Tour Istanbul, Sunset Cruise Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace and Two Contients Tour.
Princes Island, Istanbul
Istanbul Princes Island (Prenses Adaları) is a collection of 9 small islands in the Sea of Marmara. These islands were a place of exile in the Byzantine period, which today has transformed and evolved into a tourist destination and a popular destination for tourists and citizens of Istanbul who escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Of the 9 Princes Islands, only 4 of them are open to the public for now. Büyükada, which is the biggest and most popular of them, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Kinaliada.
Features of Istanbul Princes Island
It is not bad to briefly tell about the characteristics of these islands so that we can get to know them more.
The main feature of these islands is their immense silence and peace. All motor vehicles (except fire brigade and ambulance) are prohibited in Princes Islands of Istanbul, which has turned this place into a place for relaxation and relaxation.
The only sound you will hear is the sound of bicycle bells. Yes, you guessed it right, buggies and bicycles are the only transportation system in these islands.
But these are not the only reasons that make these islands unique.
The experience of walking or riding in the narrow alleys covered with pine and virgin trees, seeing the Victorian Wooden Cottages will give you the feeling of returning to the late 19th century.
How to get to and from Princes Islands in Istanbul?
Of course, the only way to go to these islands is by ferry. But there are different models of these ships.
Sea buses which are usually fast and regular ships. You can join our daily private or group Princes Islands Tour from Istanbul. We can arrange private Istanbul tour guide if you don’t want to visit islands with group tours.
Furthermore, we have private yacht tour options for our clients for Princes Island in İstanbul. We have daily swimming tour options at Princes’ island. You can get spend your whole day here by swimming on the yacht.
These ships and yachts depart from Kabatas, Eminönü and Beşiktas stations and you can easily reach these piers by public transportation from Taksim Square or Sultanahmet.
For example, from Sultanahmet Mosque, it is enough to take the tram line T1 Kabatas-Bagcilar.
Traveling by sea buses will take about 55 minutes and normal ships will take about 100 minutes if they stop at all stations.
Use experience:
If you plan to visit Istanbul Princes Islands, it is better to join one of our daily Princes Islands Tour from Istanbul. If you don’t have a hotel, some islands have good hotel options as well. In this way, it is possible to have more time to spend at İslands.
The schedule of ships to Princes Island in Istanbul is different and changes in different seasons. Please check if you are visiting by yourself. If you are joining our our daily Princes Islands Tour, we have shuttle service from city center hotels. Our Istanbul tour guide and driver will take you and drop you back to your hotels.
As Manolya Tours, we will be glad to help you and give our tour options at our main office at Sultanahmet/Fatih/İstanbul. Please don’t hesitate and contact us.
