Istanbul Princes' Islands and Fener Balat Tour
ANOTHER ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL ISLANDS & FENER BALAT TOUR
1 Night 2 Days | Every Weekend
Staying at the 5★ Wish More Hotel
Get ready to discover the history-filled streets of Istanbul, the captivating views of the Bosphorus and the peaceful atmosphere of the Princes’ Islands in a single weekend.
In this special Istanbul tour prepared by İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir; a pleasant route awaits you, extending from the historical texture of Fener and Balat to Ortaköy, and from Taksim to Heybeliada and Büyükada. On this special getaway, where history, culture, city life and nature come together, you will discover the different faces of Istanbul.
🚌 DEPARTURE LOCATIONS & DEPARTURE TIMES
📍 23:00 — In front of the Pamukkale Agency, Fahrettin Altay
📍 23:10 — In front of the Pamukkale Agency, Üçyol
📍 23:20 — In front of Eroğlu Business Center, Şirinyer
📍 23:50 — Bayraklı Overpass
📍 00:10 — Karşıyaka Monument
📍 00:20 — Bostanlı Pier
📍 00:50 — In front of the Emergency Department of Ege University, Bornova
📍 01:20 — Manisa Old Bus Station
Our program departs on the evening of the day you select.
Important Note: The vehicle to be used may be determined as a minibus, midibus or bus depending on the number of participants.
📍 FENER
After arriving in Istanbul in the morning, we offer an optional breakfast break for our guests. Following breakfast, we depart for Fener, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.
Located on the shores of the Golden Horn, Fener is a special area that carries Istanbul’s past into the present with its historic Greek buildings, old mansions and unique streets.
During our walk accompanied by our guide, we will see;
- Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
- St. George Church
- Fener Greek High School (Red School)
- Historic Greek Houses
and information about the history of the area will be shared.
⛪ SVETI STEFAN BULGARIAN CHURCH
After our visit to Fener, we see the Sveti Stefan Bulgarian Church, one of the important structures on the shores of the Golden Horn.
With its distinctive architecture made entirely of iron, this historic building stands out as one of the different architectural examples in Istanbul.
🎨 BALAT
We walk from Fener to Balat.
With its colorful historic houses, bay-windowed mansions, narrow streets, antique shops and small cafés, Balat is one of Istanbul’s most photogenic and distinctive neighborhoods.
During the tour, we will see;
- Colorful historic houses
- Ottoman mansions with bay windows
- Antique Dealers’ Street
- Art workshops
- Boutique cafés
- Historic streets with staircases
There will be.
While discovering Balat’s past through our guide’s narration, we will also have time for photo breaks.
Free time will be provided in the area for lunch.
🌉 ORTAKÖY
After Balat, we move to Ortaköy, one of the most beautiful points of the Istanbul Bosphorus.
Located right next to the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortaköy is one of Istanbul’s iconic spots with its waterfront, square, historic mosque and Bosphorus views.
During our visit here, we will see;
- Ortaköy Square
- Grand Mecidiye Mosque
- Bosphorus Waterfront
- Souvenir stands
During free time, guests who wish may try the famous Ortaköy baked potato, take a walk along the waterfront or enjoy a coffee break overlooking the Bosphorus.
🏙️ TAKSIM & ISTIKLAL AVENUE
We continue the day by heading to Taksim Square.
After the Republic Monument, we continue discovering Istanbul’s historic atmosphere by walking along Istiklal Avenue.
Along the route, we will see from the outside;
- Nostalgic Tram
- Galatasaray High School
- Flower Passage
- Historic European Passage
- St. Anthony’s Church
and our guide will share information about the history of the area.
After the free time given on Istiklal Avenue, we move to our hotel.
Guests who wish may spend the evening discovering Istanbul’s nighttime atmosphere.
🏨 ACCOMMODATION
5★ Wish More Hotel or similar
🌊 HEYBELIADA
After having an open-buffet breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we head to the pier and begin our ferry journey toward the Princes’ Islands.
Following our journey accompanied by views of the Sea of Marmara, our first island stop is Heybeliada.
In Heybeliada, with its pine-covered areas, historic mansions, Greek houses and peaceful atmosphere, we will see;
- Pier Square
- Historic Mansions
- Greek Houses
- Walking paths with sea views
- Pine-covered areas
and photo breaks will be provided.
After our approximately 1–1.5-hour visit, we take the ferry to Büyükada.
🌺 BÜYÜKADA
On Büyükada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands, historic mansions, colorful streets, waterfront views and the unique atmosphere of island life await us.
Accompanied by our guide, we will see;
- Büyükada Pier Square
- Historic Mansions
- Greek Houses
- Island Bazaar
- Waterfront Road
and information about the history of the area will be shared.
Afterward, we provide approximately 3 hours of free time.
During this time, our guests may;
🚶 Take a walk along the waterfront.
🚲 Rent a bicycle.
🚗 Take an island tour in electric vehicles.
☕ Enjoy coffee overlooking the sea.
🍽️ Have lunch at island restaurants.
🍦 Taste the famous island ice cream.
🛍️ Shop at the island bazaar.
We meet at the pier at the designated time and return to Istanbul by ferry.
After our brief break in Istanbul, we begin our return journey to İzmir.
Arriving in İzmir during the night, we complete our Istanbul tour organized by İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir.
💳 RESERVATION OPTIONS
You can benefit from installment options of up to 9 months by using your credit card through our website.
💳 You can make a one-time payment with your debit card.
📱 You can make a reservation with a prepayment (deposit) through our WhatsApp lines.
🏢 You can visit our office and pay in cash or with your credit/debit card.
💳 You can secure the discounted price by making a prepayment with your credit card.
For payments in installments and other payment options, you can contact İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir.
ℹ️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- Our agency is responsible for all travel and tour services specified in the program.
- For visits requiring a Museum Card, the card may be obtained from the relevant areas during the tour.
- If a sufficient number of participants is not reached for the tour to take place, our agency has the right to cancel the tour provided that it informs participants at least 2 days in advance.
- If the tour is canceled, the amount paid will be refunded to the participant using the same payment method.
- At the end of the tour, participants will be dropped off at the departure point where they were picked up.
- No stops or passenger drop-offs are made at different locations.
- The program may be changed due to weather, road and extraordinary conditions.
- Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the prices of extra-cost activities during special periods.
- Our agency cannot be held responsible for belongings forgotten, lost or stolen during the tour.
- Excursions and tours that local authorities do not permit to be visited cannot be carried out.
- Child discounts are valid for children under 11 years of age, provided that they stay with 2 adults.
- For programs including accommodation, the hotel may be changed provided that the same standard is maintained.
- Mandatory travel insurance is provided on our tours.
- During reservation, it is mandatory to provide the date of birth and Turkish national identification number accurately.
- Our agency is not responsible for excursions that cannot be carried out due to weather, road conditions, crowding at visiting points or failure to comply with the times determined by the guide.
- Our guide may make changes to the program schedule when deemed necessary.
- We kindly request that you carefully review the reservation document sent to your email address after reservation.
- The provisions of the Cancellation–Refund–Transfer Agreement apply to cancellation, refund and transfer procedures.
An unforgettable weekend extending from Istanbul’s historic streets to the Princes’ Islands awaits you with İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir.
DAY 1: IZMIR – ISTANBUL – FENER – BALAT – ORTAKÖY – TAKSIM
İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir invites you on a special exploration that brings together Istanbul’s history, culture, and Bosphorus views. As we tour Istanbul’s neighborhoods stretching from the past to the present, we will walk through colorful streets, see historical structures up close, and experience the unique atmosphere of the Bosphorus.
After picking up our guests from the designated departure points, our journey to Istanbul begins. Upon arriving in Istanbul in the morning, we offer an extra breakfast break at a suitable facility for guests who wish to join.
After breakfast, our first stop is Fener, which still preserves Istanbul’s historical fabric today.
📍 FENER
Located on the shores of the Golden Horn, Fener is one of Istanbul’s oldest and most characteristic neighborhoods. With its historic Greek neighborhoods, colorful houses, old streets, and important religious buildings, the area carries traces of the past into the present and will be one of the most special stops on our walking route.
While exploring the streets of Fener accompanied by our guide’s explanations, we will see;
- Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
- Church of St. George
- Fener Greek High School (Red School)
- Historic Greek Houses
and information about the history of the area will be provided.
⛪ SVETI STEFAN BULGARIAN CHURCH
After our tour of Fener, we will see the Sveti Stefan Bulgarian Church located on the shores of the Golden Horn.
With its unique structure built of iron, the church is one of Istanbul’s most remarkable religious buildings and stands out with its distinctive architecture. Constructed by bringing parts prepared in Vienna to Istanbul and assembling them here, the building is one of the noteworthy spots especially for photography enthusiasts.
🎨 BALAT
We then walk to Balat.
One of Istanbul’s most colorful neighborhoods, Balat has a unique atmosphere with its historic houses, narrow streets, antique shops, art venues, and cafés.
While touring the area, we will see;
- Colorful historic houses
- Mansion houses with bay windows
- Antique Dealers’ Street
- Art workshops
- Boutique cafés
- Historic stepped streets
These will be seen.
While learning about Balat’s past through our guide’s explanations, we will have the opportunity to take photo breaks on its beautiful streets. Afterwards, we will have free time for lunch.
🌉 ORTAKÖY
After our lunch break, we turn our route toward the Bosphorus.
Located right next to the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortaköy is one of Istanbul’s essential destinations with its Bosphorus views, historic character, and lively square.
During our tour of Ortaköy, we will see;
- Ortaköy Square
- Great Mecidiye Mosque
- Bosphorus Shore
- Souvenir Stalls
These will be seen.
During our free time, guests who wish may try Ortaköy’s famous baked potatoes or enjoy a pleasant coffee break overlooking the Bosphorus. We will also have a great opportunity to photograph one of Istanbul’s iconic views.
🏙️ TAKSİM & İSTİKLAL AVENUE
In the final part of the day, we head to Taksim Square, one of Istanbul’s liveliest centers.
After the Republic Monument, we continue exploring Istanbul’s historical and cultural atmosphere by walking along İstiklal Avenue.
During our walk, the following will be seen from the outside:
- Nostalgic Tram
- Galatasaray High School
- Flower Passage
- Historic European Passage
- St. Anthony of Padua Church
and our guide will provide information about the area’s notable historical sites.
After the free time on İstiklal Avenue, we depart for our hotel.
Guests who wish may spend the evening discovering Istanbul’s nightlife and vibrant urban atmosphere.
At the end of the day, we settle into our hotel and rest.
🏨 ACCOMMODATION
Wishmore Hotel or similar
DAY 2: HEYBELIADA – BÜYÜKADA – İZMİR
We begin the day with the open buffet breakfast served at our hotel. After breakfast, we head to one of Istanbul’s piers and set off on our journey to the Princes’ Islands in the peaceful atmosphere of the Sea of Marmara.
As we travel by ferry, we enjoy the unique Istanbul skyline and sea views, making a pleasant journey toward the islands.
🌿 HEYBELIADA
Our first island stop is Heybeliada.
With its natural beauty, pine trees, historic buildings and quiet streets, the island offers a special atmosphere for those wishing to get away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. Having hosted important figures throughout history, Heybeliada offers us an enjoyable exploration accompanied by our guide.
During our tour, we will see;
- Pier Square
- Historic mansions
- Greek houses
- Walking routes with sea views
- Pine-covered areas
and take photo breaks.
After our approximately 1–1.5-hour island tour, we board the ferry and head to Büyükada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands.
🌺 BÜYÜKADA
Our second island stop is Büyükada.
With its historic wooden mansions, streets adorned with bougainvillea, coastline and distinctive island culture, Büyükada is one of Istanbul’s most popular getaway destinations. Thanks to the limited number of motor vehicles, the island atmosphere is much calmer and more enjoyable.
During our tour accompanied by our guide, we will see;
- Büyükada Pier Square
- Historic mansions
- Greek houses
- Island Bazaar
- Coastal Road
and information will be shared about Büyükada’s history and daily life.
After our guided tour, we give you approximately 3 hours of free time to explore the island as you wish.
You can make the most of this time as you please:
🚶 Take a pleasant walk along the coast,
🚲 Rent a bicycle and explore the island,
🚗 Take an island tour in electric vehicles,
☕ Sip your coffee while enjoying the sea view,
🍽️ Have lunch at the island’s restaurants,
🍦 Try the famous Büyükada ice cream,
🛍️ Buy souvenirs from the bazaar.
After our free time, we meet at the pier at the appointed time and return to Istanbul by ferry.
After arriving in Istanbul, we take a short rest break before beginning our journey back to İzmir.
Upon reaching İzmir at night, we conclude our Istanbul exploration organized by İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir and say goodbye to you until we meet again on our next journey.
🌿 Together with İzmir Gezi Dünyası & GeziFest İzmir, we explored Istanbul’s history, the islands’ tranquility and the unique atmosphere of the Bosphorus.
We kindly ask you to carefully review the information below before making your reservation. This way, you can be informed in advance about transportation, accommodation, the itinerary, cancellation and other important conditions related to the tour process.
🚌 TRANSPORTATION & DEPARTURE
- Transportation for our tour may be provided by minibus, midibus or bus, depending on the number of participants.
- The departure times stated on the website are for informational purposes. The exact departure point, time and guide information will be sent via SMS before the tour.
- At the end of the tour, our guests will be dropped off at the point where they boarded the vehicle at the beginning of the tour.
- Passengers are not dropped off at different points outside the itinerary, and special stops are not made.
- Tour end times may not coincide with public transportation schedules. It is important to plan your return accordingly.
🏨 ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation may be provided at the 5★ Wish More Hotel or an equivalent hotel of the same standard.
- Especially during busy periods, the hotel may be changed and the group may be divided among different hotels.
- Room allocation is determined by the hotel providing the accommodation, not by the agency.
- In three-person rooms, the third bed may be a fold-out/extra bed instead of a standard bed.
🍽️ MEALS
- The tour includes 1 breakfast and 1 dinner.
- Meals additionally specified in the itinerary and personal food expenses during the tour are the responsibility of the guest.
- Meals or activities offered as extras are not included in the tour price.
🗺️ TOUR ITINERARY
- The itinerary may be changed due to weather conditions, road conditions, crowding at points of visit and similar unforeseeable reasons.
- Our guide may make the necessary changes to the itinerary in order to ensure that the tour proceeds smoothly.
- Areas that local authorities do not permit to be visited cannot be included in the itinerary.
- Our agency is not responsible for itinerary items that cannot be carried out because guests fail to comply with the times specified by the guide.
- The itinerary content on the website may be updated due to seasonal conditions, roadworks and similar reasons; the latest published itinerary is valid.
🎫 MUSEUMS & EXTRA ACTIVITIES
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the tour price unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.
- For visits requiring a Museum Pass, a Museum Pass may be obtained in the region.
- Extra activities included in the itinerary are optional and may be charged separately.
- Prices for extra activities may change, especially during busy periods.
👨👩👧 CHILDREN
- Child discounts apply to children under 12 years of age.
- To benefit from the discount, the child must stay in the same room as 2 adults.
🛡️ TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Mandatory travel insurance is provided for our tours.
- During the reservation, the date of birth and Turkish Republic identity number must be provided correctly.
- The participant is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.
📋 RESERVATION & INFORMATION
- We strongly recommend that you check the reservation document sent to you after making your reservation.
- Instead of verbal discussions regarding the tour, the information included in the tour itinerary and requests communicated in writing are taken as the basis.
- It is the participant's responsibility to follow updates on the website.
- The website and the package tour contract should be evaluated together.
❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND
- For domestic tours with 1–3 nights of accommodation conducted by bus, the fee is refunded in accordance with the method of payment for cancellation requests made up to 5 days before the start of the service.
- No refund is provided for cancellation requests made 4 days or less before the start of the service.
- A participant's request to change the date may be considered a cancellation.
- Different cancellation/transfer conditions may apply to promotional, discounted and special-period products.
- If the Cancellation Refund Protection Package has been purchased, cancellation is permitted up to 48 hours before the vehicle departure time, within the scope of the package conditions.
- Reservations made with an advance payment may not be eligible for the Cancellation Refund Protection Package; the reservation conditions must be reviewed separately.
⚠️ IMPORTANT
Before purchasing the tour, we recommend that you carefully review the tour itinerary, package tour contract, cancellation–refund conditions and reservation document.
Every guest who makes a reservation is deemed to have accepted the terms set out in the tour itinerary and package tour contract.
What's Included
🚍 Round-Trip Transportation
🏨 1 Night Accommodation
🍳 1 Breakfast & 1 Dinner
⛴️ Ferry Fees
🛡️ Travel Health Insurance
🎙️ Professional Guide Service
Not Included
🍽️ Meals During the Tour
💳 Personal Expenses
🏛️ Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees(Museum Card recommended)
🎉 Night Entertainment(Optional)
⛴️ Bosphorus Cruise
🎯 Optional Activities
👟 Comfortable shoes — For walks in Fener, Balat, and the islands.
🧥 Season-appropriate clothing — The weather can be changeable in Istanbul and on the islands.
☔ Umbrella / raincoat — To be prepared for the weather.
🧴 Sunscreen & sunglasses — Especially on island excursions.
👜 Small backpack — For the items you will need during the day.
💊 Personal medications — If you take any medications regularly, it is recommended that you bring them with you.
🪪 Turkish ID card — For reservation and travel procedures.
💳 Cash or debit/credit card — For personal expenses, meals, and optional activities.
🔋 Power bank — To prevent your phone from running out of charge while taking photos and using navigation.
📸 Camera / phone — To capture beautiful shots of Fener, Balat, Ortaköy, and the Princes’ Islands.
IZMIR TOUR WORLD
PACKAGE TOUR / TOUR SERVICE AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES
This agreement is between the participant purchasing the tour service and the service provider IZM TRANSPORTATION TOURISM TRADE LIMITED COMPANY.
TURSAB Certificate No: A-10880
Address: Inkilap Mah. Mehmet Akif Caddesi No:13 D:5 K:2 Buca/Şirinyer - Izmir
Phone: 0 (232) 226 50 70 / 0 (537) 693 35 97
Email: ofis@izmirgezidunyasi.com
2. SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT
The subject of this agreement is to determine the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the participant's utilization of the Istanbul Princes' Islands & Fener Balat Tour organized by Izmir Tour World.
3. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION
The tour is organized as 2 days / 1 night. Within the scope of the bus tour departing from Izmir, the route includes Istanbul, Fener, Balat, Ortaköy, Taksim, Heybeliada, and Büyükada.
4. TOUR ROUTE
Izmir – Istanbul – Fener – Sveti Stefan Bulgarian Church – Balat – Ortaköy – Taksim – Istiklal Street – Heybeliada – Büyükada – Istanbul – Izmir
5. TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation departing from Izmir is provided. The vehicle size may be arranged as a minibus, midibus, or coach depending on the number of participants.
6. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for 1 night is provided at Wishmore Hotel or a similar facility of the same standard.
7. MEAL PLAN
The tour includes 1 breakfast and 1 dinner. All other meals are at the participant's own expense.
8. SERVICES INCLUDED
Round-trip transportation, 1 night accommodation, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, ferry fees, professional guiding, and travel health insurance are included.
9. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
Other meals taken during the tour, personal expenses, museum and historical site entrance fees, optional nightlife, Bosphorus cruise, and optional activities are not included.
10. PROGRAM CHANGES
The guide may make changes to the program due to weather, road conditions, congestion, extraordinary circumstances, or operational reasons.
11. EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Bosphorus cruise, nightlife, and optional activities preferred outside the program are evaluated as extras.
12. ENTRANCE FEES
Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the tour price. Using a Museum Card is recommended.
13. TOUR PRICE AND PAYMENT
The tour price is the sales price valid at the time of reservation. For reservation, 25% of the total tour fee can be paid online. The remaining 75% balance can be completed on the day of the tour on the bus. Participants can also pay via bank transfer or EFT.
14. PRICE CHANGES
In new reservations, the current sales price on the reservation date is valid. Fees related to confirmed reservations are evaluated within the framework of contract terms.
15. INSURANCE
Travel health insurance is provided within the scope of the tour.
16. CANCELLATION AND REFUND
The tour falls under the category of domestic bus tours with 1–3 nights of accommodation. In cancellation requests made in writing at least 5 days before the tour date, the full amount is refunded. No refund is made for cancellations made 4 days or less before the tour date.
17. DATE CHANGE
A date change is not automatically a free right. Requests are evaluated within the scope of the cancellation conditions of the relevant tour. Date changes are not applied to special dates, holidays, semester breaks, mid-term breaks, festivals, New Year's Eve, promotional, or campaign tours.
18. TRANSFER OF RESERVATION
For transferring the reservation to another person, written notification is required within 12 hours from the reservation. The same reservation type must be maintained. There is no right of transfer for early reservations, promotions, special dates, campaigns, or discounted products.
19. SPECIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND DEATH
Health conditions of the participant or a first-degree relative that prevent normal working life for 7 days and are officially documented may be evaluated specially. A report from a fully equipped state hospital is required. In case of death, an official document must be submitted. Documents must be sent within 1 day if they arise before the service begins or during the service.
20. NON-PARTICIPATION IN THE TOUR
If the participant does not appear at the start of the tour and does not establish contact afterwards, the reservation may be cancelled after 6 hours. In this case, no refund is made.
21. AGENCY CANCELLATION OF THE TOUR
If the tour cannot be realized due to operational necessity, insufficient participation, or force majeure, options applicable to the participant will be communicated.
22. FORCE MAJEURE
Natural disasters, war, epidemics, official authority decisions, severe weather conditions, suspension of transport, and similar situations beyond the control of the parties are evaluated as force majeure.
23. PARTICIPANT OBLIGATIONS
The participant is obliged to adhere to the specified departure times, follow the guide's instructions, and avoid behaviors that would hinder the implementation of the tour program.
24. PERSONAL BELONGINGS
The participant is responsible for the safety of their personal belongings. Rules of the relevant facility or carrier apply regarding lost or damaged personal items.
25. PRE-TOUR INFORMATION
The participant is informed of necessary movement and organization information before the tour. It is the participant's responsibility to ensure that contact information provided during reservation is up to date.
26. MINOR PARTICIPANTS
It is the responsibility of the legal representatives to prepare all necessary documents for travel for participants under 18 years of age.
27. PERSONAL DATA
Personal data provided by the participant for the purpose of reservation and service realization is processed in accordance with relevant legislation and KVKK.
28. CONSUMER RIGHTS
The participant's rights arising from the currently effective consumer legislation and relevant legal regulations are reserved.
29. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
In the application of the agreement, the currently effective consumer legislation, travel agency legislation, package tour regulations, and other relevant legal provisions shall be taken as basis.
30. AGREEMENT COPY
The participant may request a copy of the agreement digitally or in writing.
31. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT
The participant declares that by completing the reservation process, they accept the tour program, included and excluded services, payment conditions, cancellation and refund terms, date change and transfer conditions.
🌍 IZMIR TOUR WORLD
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TURSAB Certificate No: A-10880