Büyükada itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · İstanbul, TürkiyeJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 29
- Per day
- ≈ 1,650 TL
- First stop
- 09:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Büyükada itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 29 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Aya Yorgi and Nakibey
- Day 2 Bike tour and Dil Burnu
- Day 3 Heybeliada
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3 and 4 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,650 TL a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 10:30–20:00
Aya Yorgi and Nakibey
Culture
Aya Yorgi Church
Take the 09:00 ferry from Kabataş; from the pier, ride an electric minibus or walk 40 minutes uphill to Yücetepe. The hilltop church has views over the Marmara.
FreeFood
Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu
Köfte (grilled meatballs) and gözleme (stuffed flatbread) with a view, just below Aya Yorgi.
≈ 600 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Nakibey Beach, Büyükada
A family beach on the south of the island; service boat and sun lounger included.
≈ 500 TL per personLandmark
Luna Park Square, Büyükada
The pine-shaded square in the middle of the island; the starting point for bike tours.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Ali Baba Restaurant Büyükada
A long-established fish restaurant beside the pier; meze and fish, with a heated enclosed section in winter.
≈ 900 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Milto Restaurant BüyükadaFish opposite the pier.
- Eskibağ Beach, BüyükadaA pine-shaded beach on the west of the island; an alternative to Nakibey.
Day 2 · 10:00–17:30
Bike tour and Dil Burnu
Nature
Büyükada Bike Rental
Bike rental behind the pier (about 300 TL/day); the full island loop is 12 km.
≈ 300 TL per personNature
Büyükada Grand Tour Road
A paved road around the island, with pine forest and coves.
FreeNature
Dil Burnu
A nature park at the island's southern tip; swimming and picnics in summer.
FreeFood
Büyükada Kalpazankaya Restaurant
Seaside fish and meze at Kalpazankaya; famous for its sunsets.
≈ 700 TL per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Çankaya Avenue Mansions, Büyükada
Greek mansions and John Pasha Mansion; wooden architecture.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kalpazankaya Beach, BüyükadaA rocky beach; an alternative to Dil Burnu.
- Lokmacı Square, BüyükadaHot lokma (syrupy doughnut bites) on the square.
Day 3 · 10:30–17:00Day trip
Heybeliada
Culture
Heybeliada Halki Seminary
A Greek Orthodox school from 1844 on the hilltop; gardens and views, visits are guided.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Çam Limanı, Heybeliada
A cove in the pine forest; swimming and picnics in summer.
FreeFood
Heybeliada Square Fish Restaurant
Fish at the Heybeliada pier.
≈ 700 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Heybeliada Naval High School Shore
A coastal road and the Aya Triada monastery; ferry back.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Heybeliada LokantasıHome-style cooking.
- Değirmen Tepesi, HeybeliadaThe island's hilltop; views.
Day 4 · 10:30–17:00Day trip
Burgazada and Kınalıada
Culture
Sait Faik Museum, Burgazada
The writer's house; the literary heart of the island.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kalpazankaya, Burgazada
Burgaz's western cove; swimming in summer, famous for its sunsets.
FreeFood
Burgazada Kalpazankaya Restaurant
Fish and meze in the cove.
≈ 700 TL per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kınalıada Beach
The smallest island; red earth and a seaside walk, with a ferry transfer.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Burgazada Square Breakfast PlaceBreakfast.
- Aya Yani Church, BurgazadaThe church on the square; an alternative to the cove.
Day 5 · 10:00–18:00
Büyükada mansions and museum
Culture
Princes' Islands Museum
The history of the islands at Aya Nikola; Greek, Armenian and Jewish heritage.
≈ 50 TL per personCulture
Hamidiye Mosque, Büyükada
Abdülhamid II's mosque, near the pier.
FreeLandmark
Büyükada Greek Orphanage Viewpoint
Europe's largest wooden building, seen from outside; walk in the forest.
FreeFood
Prinkipo Breakfast, Büyükada
Island breakfast on the square.
≈ 450 TL per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Yörükali Beach, Büyükada
A sandy beach; swim in the afternoon.
≈ 400 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Büyükada Ice Cream Shop, SquareIsland ice cream; a light lunch.
- Aya Dimitri Church, BüyükadaA Greek church; an alternative to the mosque.
Day 6 · 11:00–17:30
Sedef Island and boat
Nature
Sedef Island
10 minutes by boat from Büyükada; private island beach, sun lounger included, clear water.
≈ 600 TL per personFood
Sedef Island Beach Restaurant
Lunch on the beach.
≈ 600 TL per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Aya Nikola Beach, Büyükada
The island's east shore; rocks, and a good spot before sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- By Şükrü Restaurant BüyükadaA fish restaurant on Gülistan Avenue.
- Büyükada Public BeachA free beach; an alternative to Sedef.
Day 7 · 09:30–12:15
The square: a light farewell
Landmark
Pier Square, Büyükada
The clock tower and square; quiet in the morning.
FreeFood
Büyükada Pastry Shop, Square
An island pastry shop; breakfast and ice cream.
≈ 300 TL per personLandmark
Plane Tree Square, Büyükada
A last walk; the 12:30 ferry to Kabataş.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Pier Tea Garden, BüyükadaTea and simit (sesame bread ring) at the pier; a farewell.
- Gülistan Avenue, BüyükadaA street of fish restaurants; seafront.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Büyükada trip easier
- Ferries run from Kabataş and Bostancı (Istanbulkart accepted): every 30 minutes in summer, hourly in winter; the last ferry leaves around 20:00.
- There are no cars on the island: use an electric minibus, a bike or your feet. The Aya Yorgi climb takes 40 minutes; an electric vehicle costs 100 TL.
- Summer weekend ferries are very crowded, so go on a weekday. Beaches cost 500 TL, sun lounger included.
- Try hot lokma, island ice cream and fish with meze; the restaurants on Gülistan Avenue don't need reservations.
- There are few ATMs on the island, so bring cash.
- The ferry between the islands takes 15 minutes.
Spending: ≈ 11,500 TL per person for 7 days
- Food7,200 TL
- Entry and tours2,600 TL
- Local transport1,200 TL
- Other500 TL
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Büyükada?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3 and 4; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Büyükada cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,650 TL per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Büyükada?
The first stop is at 09:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.