Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye
The Princes’ Islands by private boat (or ferry)
A day on the water: by chartered boat from a Bosphorus or Karaköy marina, about an hour, or by city ferry from Kabataş, about an hour and a half. Swim in a quiet bay off Heybeliada, then explore Büyükada.
A full day, best May–October
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9:30
1Ferries to the Princes’ Islands
Board your boat, or the ferry from Kabataş.
11:00
2Heybeliada
A swim stop off the pine-covered shore.
13:00
3Büyükada
Land at the harbour; bikes or electric vehicles around the island.
14:00
4Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu
Lunch on the hilltop.
15:30
5Monastery of St George (Aya Yorgi)
The view from Yücetepe.
18:00
6Burgazada & the Sait Faik Museum
Sunset on the way home.
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