Activities
Free Cancellation
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Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
Do this because
See the Merkez Eczanesi, a pharmacy from 1870
Go to the Hamlaci Street 4 and see the ruin of the villa, in which Trotsky lived in exile between 1929 and 1933
Explore the Greek Orthodox St. George Church on top of the island's talles hill
Enjoy fantastic views of Istanbul, the Marmara Sea and the neighboring islands
Visit the former Greek Orphanage, Europe’s largest and the worlds second largest wooden house
What to expect
If you want to spend a calm day far away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, this excursion to Princes' Island is perfect! Enjoy a cruise on the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands. The ferry will bring you in 75 minutes to the lergest Princes' Island Büyükada.In the times of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire the islands were used as exile sites and as a monastery region. Today only 4 of the total 9 Princes’ Islands are open to public settlement. The boat will bring you to the most famous and most beautiful of these islands called Büyükada. The name means Big Island and its size is 5,4 km2 and has 7.300 inhabitants. Except fire brigade, police and ambulance only carriages and bicycles are allowed here.You will be able to see the ruin 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", see Merkez Eczanesi, a pharmacy from 1870 and enjoy the views of the Marmara sea , Istanbul and the islands nearby.
What's included
Round-trip ticket to Princes' Island Büyükada
What to remember
Know in advance:
Departure Times from Eminönü: Monday to Friday: 10:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:40 PM. Saturdays and Sundays: 10:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM
Return Times from Princes Island (Büyükada): Monday to Friday: 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM. Saturdays and Sundays: 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM
Receive your tickets in a separate email right after your order. If your booking is on a future date, you will receive your tickets and audio guide instructions 1 day before the activity via email
Provider
MEGA TRAVEL & PASS
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Rüstem Paşa, Turyol Eminönü, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point:
The ferry departs from the Eminönü TURYOL Port and returns to the same location. Conveniently accessible via the T1 Tram Line from Eminönü Station, the port is situated directly across from the Spice Bazaar, located on the inner side of the Galata Bridge.