Princess Island Tour

istanbul Princess Island Tour

According to Western sources, the name Prince Islands comes from the Eastern Roman Empire. According to the documented information, the islands, which were used only as places of exile in this period, especially many of the emperor’s family, were exiled to these islands and imprisoned in monasteries. These islands were named “Prince Islands” because the exiled ones were from the emperor’s family.

istanbul islands consist of many of various sizes such as Büyük island, Heybeli island, Burgaz Island, Kınalı island, Sedef island, Sivri island, Yass Island, Kaşık Island, Rabbit Island. However, since some of these islands are not inhabited, when you want to make an island tour you will visit Kınalıada, Heybeliada, Buyukada.

Let’s take a look at what you can do when you visit these istanbul prince islands.

What to do in Kinali Island;

• Rent a bike and tour the island
• Walk the island streets
• climb to Monastery Hill
• Eat ice cream at Bahar Patisserie
• Watch istanbul from under the big tree on Monastery Hill
• Take a photo
• Eat and enjoy fish in restaurants by the sea

What to do in Heybeliada;

• Naval High School: It is the historical educational institution you will see on your left as soon as you set foot on the island. He started education here 180 years ago.
• Ornate Tomb: It is a special grave with colored glass and an angel statue on a high pedestal brought from Italy 150 years ago.
• Sanatorium: In the first years of the Republic, with the directive of the Great Leader, this place, which has a nice atmosphere, was put into service for the treatment of TB patients.
• Saint Georges Church: It is a building on the edge of the cliff on the way to the sanatorium.
• Orthodox Church: This place, where the Greek patriarch Byzantios lived his last years and was buried under his death, has a history of approximately 250 years.
• Seminary School: It is located on Ümit Hill covered with pine trees. The pines and the sea add a wonderful beauty to the monastery.
• Ismet Inönü Mansion: İsmet İnönü, an islander, lived for years in one of the most famous buildings in Heybeliada. The house that Atatürk used for a short time is still open to visitors. The mansion is on Refah Martyrs Street.

What to do in Buyukada;

• You should see the Clock Tower, Hamidiye Mosque, Muslim Cemetery, and Greek Orthodox Cemetery among the historical buildings.
• You can take lots of photos.
• Witness the unique view of Cape Dil Burnu.
• Take a carriage tour.
• Try to explore the island yourself by renting a bicycle.
• Swim at the beaches of Prenses, Naki Bey and Yörük Ali.
• You should visit Aya Yorgi Church.
• You can enjoy the view from the island hills.
• You can taste seafood such as calamari and octopus.
• Do not return to your home without seeing the Greek Orphanage, which is considered to be the largest wooden building in the world.

It will be a truly unforgettable experience to get rid of the busy crowds and traffic of istanbul and join the istanbul Prince Islands tour, where history meets nature and is adorned with magnificent views. You will have a 1-hour istanbul Bosphorus cruise as well as living a day in which you will feel very special in the Prince Islands, where you will reach with a 1-hour istanbul Bosphorus cruise.