Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye
A day on the Princes’ Islands
Ferry to Büyükada, a bike ride and the climb to St George, then fish on Burgazada.
A full day, best May–October
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9:00
1Ferries to the Princes’ Islands
An early ferry from Kabataş.
10:45
2Büyükada
Mansions and bicycles.
12:00
3Monastery of St George (Aya Yorgi)
Climb Yücetepe.
13:00
4Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu
Lunch with a view.
16:00
5Burgazada & the Sait Faik Museum
The writer’s island.
18:30
6Kalpazankaya Restaurant
Fish at sunset.
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