Discover the hidden botanical treasures of Istanbul with our Gardens of Princes’ Islands tour — a captivating day trip that blends history, culture, and nature across the serene landscapes of Büyükada, Heybeliada, and Burgazada.
Once the summer retreat of Istanbul’s elite and a sanctuary for artists, writers, and exiles like Leon Trotsky, the Princes’ Islands are home to elegant 19th-century mansions and lush private gardens. These islands reflect a unique fusion of Ottoman heritage and Western garden design — featuring topiary art, decorative grottoes, faux bois railings, and ornate parterres.
As you explore tree-lined streets, historical estates, and peaceful green spaces, you’ll learn how the islands’ multicultural communities have shaped a rich garden culture still thriving today. This guided tour offers an in-depth look at the architectural and horticultural beauty of the islands, far from the busy city.
Ideal for garden lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the natural side of Istanbul, this tour is a perfect escape into one of the city’s most charming destinations.
Book your Princes’ Islands garden tour today and uncover Istanbul’s most beautiful island landscapes.
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Gursan Ergil
Gursan Ergil spent eight years living in the United States and studying landscape design, history, and preservation at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum, where he later lectured on Islamic Gardens for two years. After moving to the United Kingdom from the US, he continued his studies in Cambridge University’s advanced garden history program. We celebrate two decades of collaboration with Unison Travel & Events through an inspiring tour titled “Gardens of Humanity.” Today, based in Istanbul, Turkey, he splits his time between lecturing, leading tours and writing books on gardens. Ergil’s eco-friendly furniture and sustainable landscape designs are published in international media, and his mobile gardens series was exhibited at Marta Herford Museum in Germany. Ergil currently works as a landscape curator at Prince’s Island Museum in Istanbul, and he is the author of the book ‘Gardens of Princes Islands’.
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