Princes' Islands Ferry Roundtrip

 

If you want to spend a calm day far away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, this roundtrip ferry ride to Princes' Island is perfect! Enjoy a cruise on the Marmara Sea; the ferry will bring you in 75 minutes to the Princes' Islands Büyükada - the largest of the islands in the chain of nine islands. Boat departure times: 10:40 / 11:40 / 12:40 / 13:40 Boat return times: 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 (in summer + 18:00 / 19:00 and 20:00 but dates are not confirmed yet.) In the times of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires the islands were used as exile sites and as a monastic region. Today only 4 of the 9 Princes’ Islands are open to public settlement. The ferry will bring you to the most famous and most beautiful of these islands called Büyükada. The name means Big Island and the size of the island is 5,4 km2 and it has 7,300 inhabitants. Except fire brigade, police and ambulance, only carriages and bicycles are allowed here. What you can do: Take a walk through the centre and get used to the silence that reigns on the island. See the Merkez Eczanesi, a pharmacy dating from 1870 - it's like stepping into a time-tunnel. Go to the Hamlaci Street 4 and see the ruins of the villa in which Trotsky lived in exile between 1929 and 1933, writing his autobiography and the three volumes on the "History of the Russian Revolution". Rent a bike and take a round trip on the island. Along the way, admire the magnificent old villas lining the streets. Explore the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George on top of the island's tallest hill. Enjoy fantastic views of Istanbul, the Marmara Sea and the neighbouring islands. Visit the former Greek Orphanage, Europe’s largest and the world's second largest wooden house. Have a delicious lunch in one of the many restaurants around the harbour. Go to one of the public beaches (halk plaji) or beach clubs for swimming and sunbathing or keep on exploring the island. If you like hiking, you can also walk the island tour. Included in price: Ticket to Princes' Island Büyükada Ticket from Büyükada back to Istanbul Büyükada Map Audio App (Available in English from 01st of April 2019) Boat departure: Turyol Eminönü Ferry Station Ragip Gümüspala Caddesi Closest tram stop: Eminönü Location / Voucher Information: The Turyol Eminönü Ferry Station, is below the Galata bridge and just next to the fish and bread boats, Look for the ticket office with name of Turyol just next to the fish and bread boats. Show your printed or mobile voucher to the person in the window. Afterwards you get access to the boat. The name of our boat is TURYOL PRINCESS ISLAND / BÜYÜK ADA Boat return departure: Büyükada Turyol Ferry Station