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- Duration8 hours
- CancellationFree cancellation
- Travel by boat from Istanbul to Buyukada and Heybeli or Kinali Island alongside an English and Russian-speaking guide.
- Enjoy included island entry fees, lunch onboard or onshore, optional gift and leather shop visit, and AC transfers from central European-side hotels.
- Listen as your guide shares the island's history, from its Byzantine monastic roots to its time as a place of exile for royalty.
- Spot Topkapi Palace from the deck, feed seagulls with provided simits, and stroll along pedestrianized island paths at your own pace.
- Boat trip with island entry fees
- Expert English and Russian-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Hotel transfers from central European-side hotels
- Transportation in air-conditioned bus
- Gift and leather shop visit (optional)
- Drinks at lunch
- Bike rental (optional)
- Electric Buggy ticket (available to purchase)
- Tips
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Getting there: Hotel Pickup, Istanbul.
- Valid identification: Carry a original passport or official government-issued ID card for identity verification.
- Sun protection: Bring a sun hat and sunglasses to protect against midday glare out on open water.
- Photography equipment: Bring a camera or fully charged smartphone to capture the landmarks along the route.
- Hazardous materials: Fireworks, explosives, and flammable items are strictly prohibited on board for safety reasons.
- Food and drink: Food and drinks are not allowed inside the vehicle.
- Accessibility: Prams, strollers, and guide dogs are accommodated on this tour.
- Hotel transfers: Hotel pickup and drop-off apply only to centrally located hotels on the European side of Istanbul.
- Hotel transfers: Complimentary pickup is provided for hotels in Taksim, Şişli, Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Beyazıt, Sirkeci, and Beyoglu on the European side.
- Pickup timing: Your exact pickup window will be confirmed via email after booking. If it does not arrive within 1 to 2 hours, check your spam folder or contact the tour operator.
- Departure schedule: The boat departs the port between 9:45am and 9:55am.
- Seasonal itinerary adjustment: From November 15 to March 15, the tour operates exclusively on the Big Island (Buyukada).
- Tour experience: This island tour focuses on natural scenery and independent exploration rather than guided explanations, spending most of its duration on the water.
