Prince Island

Cruise in the MARMARA SEA to PRINCES’ ISLANDS

08:30 a.m pick up from the hotel for Princes islands tour, Cruise in the MARMARA SEA to PRINCES’ ISLANDS by Maritime Lines boat. You will enjoy a cruise in the Marmara Sea. After passing through Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kýnalýada by boat we will stop in Büyükada. We use the horse-drawn carriages because cars are not allowed on the island except for official vehicles. On our journey, we enjoy lunch at a fish restaurant and you will have some free time to explore by yourself.

The islands have taken the name from the exiled princes during the Byzantium era. The Princes’ Islands (Isles) is one of the best preserved natural areas and sights in Istanbul. With the intruduction of steamboats during the late Ottoman period around the 19th century, these islands became popular resorts for the rich people who built their wooden houses. Jewish, Greek and Armenian communities were a large part of the inhabitants here. Today, the islands are popular tourist destinations for daily excursions especially in the summer time.

Princess Islands, having an area of 5,4 square kilometers and a population of 7.500 approximately, which goes up to 10-15 times more in the summer. There are some historical buildings such as Aya Yorgi Church and Monastery from 6th century, Ayios Dimitrios Church, Hristos Church and Monastery, and Hamidiye Mosque built by sultan Abdulhamit II.

At 18:00 You will be transferred back to your hotel.we hope you enjoyed your visit and we will be looking forward to seing you again.