Büyükada and Heybeliada - the car-free archipelago an hour from the city centre. Wooden mansions, Greek monasteries, lunch at a family-run fish house.
The Princes Islands sell themselves once a traveller is on the ferry. The agency job is making the day actually work: which ferry, which island, which lunch, and how to handle the four hours between meals.
We operate a day-trip format with private ferry transfer (not the public IDO), electric cart tour around Büyükada, a guided walk through the historic monastery road, and lunch at a fish restaurant our family has used since 2019.
Highlights
- Private fast-ferry transfer from Karaköy or Kabataş
- Electric cart loop around Büyükada (the public horse-cart system was phased out)
- Walking visit to Aya Yorgi monastery viewpoint
- Lunch at a vetted fish house with sea-view terrace
- Optional second-island stop (Heybeliada) for longer formats
Wholesale package includes
- Round-trip private fast-ferry transfer
- Licensed guide in your client's language
- Electric cart island tour (90 minutes)
- Lunch with mezze, fresh fish course and beverage pairing