Istanbul Islands Tour from Bursa
Tour Detail
ISTANBUL ISLANDS TOUR
HEYBELIADA , BÜYÜKADA
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONE-DAY BURSA DEPARTURE
VEHICLE DEPARTURE AND MOVEMENT TIMES
06:30 GÖRÜKLE
06:40 KÜÇÜK SANAYİ
06:40 BEŞEVLER METRO
06:40 FSM METRO
06:40 NİLÜFER METRO
06:45 ACEMLER METRO
06:50 MERİNOS
07:00 KENTMEYDANI
TOUR PROGRAM;
From Bursa Departure For our Istanbul Islands Tour, we depart at 06:30 from Görükle and at 07:00 from Kent Meydanı. In our From Bursa Departure tour, we take the ferry from Kartal Coast in Istanbul Islands at 9:20 and cross to Büyükada. Guests who wish can go by horse carriage, and those who prefer can walk to the amusement park. After walking uphill for 1 kilometer from the amusement park, we visit the Aya Yorgi Church and then walk through the Rum houses. After the lunch we will have in Büyükada, we cross to Heybeliada. After seeing the naval high school whose history dates back to 1773, we begin our short tour program. In our From Bursa Departure Tour, we go up to Değirmen Burnu, the island's highest point. We photograph the magnificent view at Değirmen Burnu, then descend to the center of the island. Along the way, we see the Heybeliada Theological School building and İsmet İnönü's house. We will visit the Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Memorial House. Then we start our return journey, and at the end of our Bursa Departure Istanbul Islands Tour, after saying goodbye one by one with all our guests, we drop you back at the points where we picked you up, hoping to see you again in another Tatil Avcısı organization.
ABOUT THE ISTANBUL ISLANDS TOUR
The Islands, also known as the Princes' Islands, Istanbul Islands, or the Red Islands, are an archipelago located in the northeastern Anatolian part of Istanbul and briefly referred to as the Islands.
ABOUT BÜYÜKADA
Büyükada has two hills, one in the north and one in the south. These are Yüce Tepe and Manastır Tepe; the one in the south is called Yüce Tepe, while the one in the north is called Manastır Tepe. The first place to visit on our Bursa Departure Istanbul Islands Tour is Aya Yorgi Church. Aya Yorgi Church is a church that attracts great interest, especially from Christians. Its truly magnificent view leaves visitors in awe. The church has a history spanning thousands of years. In recent years, many visitors have come especially to see this church.
HISTORY OF AYA YORGI CHURCH
The foundations of Aya Yorgi Church were laid in 1905. However, it is also known that there had been a monastery here since 1751. Aya Yorgi Church is especially important for Orthodox Christians. Orthodox Christians perform worship at Aya Yorgi Church and make a pilgrimage here.
HEYBELIADA
After Büyükada, Heybeliada, the second largest island, has many places to visit and see, including the Naval High School, the House of İsmet İnönü, and the Greek Orthodox Theological School... First on our Bursa Departure Istanbul Islands Tour is Heybeliada Naval High School... The high school that greets you was founded in 1773 by Captain-ı Derya Cezayırlı Hasan Pasha under the name Mühendishane-i Bahr-ı Hümayun.
WHEN TO VISIT BÜYÜKADA?
It is one of the most beautiful places to visit and see in Turkey and can be visited in all four seasons.
Highlights:
• Büyükada • Heybeliada • Theological School • Aya Yorgi Church • İsmet İnönü Memorial House • Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Memorial HouseWhat's Included
Not Included
Tour Program
Büyükada - Heybeliada
🗺️ TOUR PROGRAM & ROUTE
⛴️ Stepping onto the Islands:
After departing from Bursa, we reach Kartal Coast and set off on a pleasant sea journey to our first stop, 09:20 ferry to Büyükada.
🏛️ Büyükada Exploration & Aya Yorgi:
When we arrive at Büyükada, we pass through the nostalgic Greek houses and reach Lunapark Square. With a sweet climb starting from here, we visit the historic Aya Yorgi Church at Yüce Tepe, the highest point of the island. We take our photos at this special spot with thousands of years of history and a mesmerizing island view. 📸
🍽️ Lunch & Transfer to Heybeliada:
After a delicious lunch break in Büyükada, we cross by sea to Heybeliada.
📜 Heybeliada History & Nature Tour:
- We see the magnificent Naval High School, whose history dates back to 1773. 🏫
- We climb up to Değirmen Burnu, the highest point of the island, and enjoy the postcard-perfect view. 🌲📷
- Accompanied by our guide, we explore the island’s iconic cultural spots such as Ruhban School, İsmet İnönü House, and Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Memorial House. 🏛️🎨
🚌 Return Journey:
After capturing the unique beauty of the islands in our memories and on our phones, we begin our return journey. We bid farewell by dropping off our valued guests at the points where we picked them up, until we meet again on our next route. ✨ 👋
📌 BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISLANDS
🏝️ Prince Islands: Located off the Anatolian side of Istanbul, these are paradise corners that can be visited in all four seasons with their historic architecture and unique atmosphere.
⛪ Aya Yorgi Church: This special structure, whose foundations date back to 1905 (with its history extending to a monastery in 1751), is a major pilgrimage center, especially for the Orthodox world. Its view is simply breathtaking! 🌅
🏛️ Heybeliada Naval High School: Founded in 1773 by Kapudan Pasha Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha under the name Mühendishane-i Bahr-ı Hümayun, it is one of the most established symbols in our maritime history.
🚨 Our capacity is limited! Reserve your spot now to crown your weekend with the peace of the islands! 📞👇
General Information
Tour Terms and Conditions
Our guide may make changes to the course of the program, provided that the program is carried out in full. Our tours are an integral whole with the tour program and guiding services and cannot be considered separately.
On our day tours, children aged 0-2 are not charged. If a seat is requested on the bus for children, the adult price applies. Every individual who has completed the age of 2 is required to have a seat on the bus.
Unused transportation, sightseeing, etc. rights during the tour cannot be refunded.
A seat cannot be guaranteed at the time of reservation. Extra tours operate depending on the number of people. If an extra tour does not take place, the guest has no right to compensation. In this case, Tatil Avcısı Turizm has no responsibility. Extra tour prices may change. In this case, the date the tour is operated, not the date the guest purchased the tour, is taken into consideration. The extra tour price valid in the period the guest travels on the tour will apply. The guest has purchased the tour by accepting this.
The times specified in the tour program are calculated according to normal weather and road conditions, and in the event of possible delays, Tatil Avcısı Turizm is not responsible, and the guest has no right to compensation.
During the tours, due to the intensity of the program, it is not always possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., so it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
Local economical menus have been prepared for lunch. During lunch, tables separated according to regional density are used.
Tatil Avcısı Turizm is not responsible for tours that cannot be carried out before or during the tour due to bad weather.
The minimum number of participants required for the departure of this tour is set at 16. If there is not a sufficient majority, Tatil Avcısı Turizm reserves the right to cancel the tour by notifying 1 day in advance.
In the event of cancellation of the tour, Tatil Avcısı Turizm must personally notify the cancellation. Since this is a legal process, there is no right to compensation.
Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
When leaving our vehicles used during the trip, make sure that you take your belongings with you completely; Tatil Avcısı Turizm is not responsible for any lost belongings.
Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. If less than 30 days remain until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if 20 days or less remain, a 100% penalty applies. The participant must present the report obtained from State Hospitals in Turkey, submitted together with the cancellation request (signed by the Chief Physician).
Vehicles to Be Used According to Number of People
Buses: (Used for 32 - 54 people) Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 20 - 31 people) Isuzu Turkuaz , Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 19 people) VW Volt, Mercedes Sprinter
All guests are deemed to have carried out the sale of the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.
- Free Cancellation & Refund. · The tour can be canceled up to 24 hours before the start time.