Activities

Overview

Büyükada, literally “Big Island” in Turkish, is the original Princes’ Island which is the largest and most populated of the  Princes’ Islands. Büyükada was used as an exile destination and as a monastery region during the Byzantine Christian period. During the Byzantium history, the island was also used as a prison for those who were opposing the Emperor. It was Büyükada where the Byzantine empresses Irene, Zoe and Anna Dalassena were sent on exile.

After his deportation from the Soviet Union in February 1929, Leon Trotsky also stayed for four years on Büyükada. We see mansions, palaces, churches, convents and much more...

At the and of the tour we will take the ferry and be back to the city and then drive back to your hotel.

Highlights: Phaeton Ride, Splendid Hotel, Wooden Houses, Three Hours Boat Trip

Inclusions

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Entrance Fees
• Guidance
• Lunch
• Phaeton Ride
• Boat Tickets

Exclusions

• Beverages during lunch

Additional Information

• Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday and Thursdays and it replaced with Chora Museum
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
• Children below 2 are free of charge. 30% discount for children below 7

Schedule

Departure point: Pick up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul

Departure time: 08:00 am

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 05:00 pm

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is not possible in the last 24 hours. There will be no refund for any unused portion or any tour program.