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Highlights
- Spend a day off the mainland with a guided island escape that blends boat travel, hiking, swimming, local rituals, and plenty of sea air.
- Begin with a 1-hour ferry ride as your English-speaking guide sets expectations for the day and shares tips to make the most of your island time.
- Follow your guide along coastal paths to a hidden local beach, then board a speedboat that takes you to a quiet private island cove.
- Sip Turkish tea or coffee and enjoy a fortune reading session, adding a local cultural twist to your island adventure before you head back.
Your Experience
Escape Istanbul for a full-day guided island adventure with a ferry ride, hidden-beach hike, swim stops, and a speed boat tour.
Getting started
Meet your local English-speaking tour guide at the designated departure point in Istanbul and get a brief overview of the day's island escape. Board the ferry for a 1-hour ride across the Sea of Marmara, where you can settle in and enjoy the changing city and shoreline views. Keep your swimsuit and essentials handy so you are ready once you arrive.
What to expect
Ferry ride from Istanbul
Leave the bustle of Istanbul behind as you cross to the Princes' Islands on a shared ferry. This leg of the journey gives you time to adjust to a slower island pace and take in the seascape.
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Watch the skyline recede and the islands come into view while you relax on the approximately 1-hour ferry ride across the water.
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Benefit from an organized start to your day trip with ferry travel arranged as part of the tour inclusions.
Guided island exploration
On arrival, your guide leads you through the island, sharing context about local life and the natural surroundings. The focus is on simple outdoor pleasures and easy exploration at a relaxed pace.
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Stroll through island streets and coastal paths as your local English-speaking tour guide points out everyday details and answers questions about the area.
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Enjoy a semi-intimate experience in a group of up to 50 travelers, with your guide coordinating timings and transitions throughout the day.
Hike to a hidden local beach
Leave the more visited areas behind and follow your guide on a walk to a quieter stretch of coastline. The route is designed so you finish at a hidden local beach ideal for swimming and time by the water.
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Walk along island trails toward a tucked-away beach, passing typical coastal scenery and enjoying the fresh sea air on the way.
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Join the guided hike to a hidden local beach, included as part of the tour program, so you do not need to plan your own route.
Swim and relax by the sea
Once at the beach, you have time to enjoy the water or simply sit by the shore. This part of the day is unstructured, letting you choose how active or relaxed you want to be.
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Spend time swimming in the sea or relaxing on the shoreline, with space to enjoy the quieter side of the island.
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Use the flexible break at the beach to make the most of the hike destination, with your guide on hand to manage the schedule.
Turkish tea, coffee, and fortune reading
At a suitable point in the day, you pause for a traditional drink and a light cultural moment. This stop adds a social element to the tour and introduces a local custom.
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Sit down for a short break over Turkish tea or coffee, giving you a chance to unwind and chat with fellow travelers.
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Take part in a fortune reading session included in the tour, offering a playful glimpse into this local tradition.
Speed boat tour to a private island
Weather permitting, the day continues with a change of pace as you board a speed boat. This short ride takes you toward a private island area, offering a different perspective of the coastline from the water.
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Feel the shift from slow ferry travel to a faster speed boat ride as you glide across the water, approaching a private island setting.
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Join the speed boat tour to a private island, which is part of your experience when conditions allow, without needing to arrange separate sea transport.
Wrapping up
After the speed boat segment and final island time, your guide gathers the group and leads you back to the ferry for the return journey to Istanbul. Once you dock back in the city, the organized portion of your day concludes, leaving you free to make your own way to your next stop.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Speed boat tour to private island
- Hike to a hidden local beach
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- 1-hour ferry ride
- Turkish tea or coffee
- Fortune reading session
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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