Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer and Lunch

This full-day tour takes you from Istanbul to the Princes' Islands, a group of islands in the Sea of Marmara reached by ferry, centered on Buyukada, the largest of the nine islands, where motor vehicles are largely replaced by bicycles and electric carts.

A driver collects you from your hotel in the morning for the drive to the ferry terminal, where you board the boat for the crossing to the islands, leaving the city traffic behind as the boat pulls away from the dock.

The route sails across the Sea of Marmara with a stop at Kinaliada, known for its greenery, where you have free time to walk around before continuing on to Buyukada. A Turkish lunch is served on board, with a bottle of water included, as Istanbul's skyline recedes behind you and the pace of the day slows down. Along the way there is time to sit on deck, watch the water and take in the outline of the islands as they come into view.

On Buyukada, your guide points out the island's wooden mansions and shares its history before you set off to explore on your own. Since cars are not allowed, an electric vehicle tour is one way to see the mansions up close, and you can also rent a bicycle, swim at a public beach or paid beach club in season, or simply relax at a café away from the crowds. The lack of traffic and the quiet, tree-lined streets make it easy to spend the afternoon on foot or by bicycle without a fixed plan.

The day ends with the return cruise toward Istanbul, a short shopping stop, and the transfer back to your hotel. Rayna Tours' local team looks after the pickup, guide and lunch throughout, so the day runs smoothly from start to finish.

• See Buyukada, the largest of the Princes' Islands, on a full-day escape from the city.
• Cruise by ferry to the islands and enjoy a fresh seasonal lunch served on board.
• Enjoy free time on Buyukada to swim or sightsee at your own pace.
• Tour Buyukada's historic wooden mansions by electric vehicle.
• Spend a relaxed day away from the city on Istanbul's Princes' Islands.

• Roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Ferry tickets for the islands transfer
• Lunch served on board, with one bottle of water

• Meals for children aged 0 to 2
• Beach or swim-spot entry fees in summer
• Personal expenses
• Electric vehicle or bicycle rental on the island
• Drinks (available for purchase on board or on the island)

1. Download the soft copy of your voucher from your dashboard.
2. Carry it on your phone, or print a copy.
3. Show it to the driver for verification at pickup.

• Tea, coffee and snacks are available on board at an extra cost.
• A professional photographer may be on board; confirm prices in advance if you want photos.
• You can rent a bicycle or an electric vehicle on the islands at your own discretion and expense.
• Check that any rented bicycle or vehicle is in good condition before use.
• Both public beaches and paid beach clubs are available if you want to swim.
• A guide accompanies the tour throughout, providing information and assistance.
• There is a short shopping stop near the end of the tour, before the return to your hotel.
• Be ready in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
• Provide accurate hotel address details when booking so pickup arrangements go smoothly.