Istanbul · Hobby trips

Büyükada and Aya Yorgi hill

Type
Hiking & nature
Area
About 1 hr 45 min by ferry from Kabataş, or 30–40 min from Bostancı
City
Istanbul, Türkiye
Guide
November · Hobby trips
The largest of the Princes’ Islands is car-free; walk up the pine-covered hill to the Aya Yorgi church on the island’s highest point for views across the Sea of Marmara. Bikes aren’t allowed on the slope, so the climb is on foot.
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