Embark on a unique journey from mainland Istanbul to the serene Princes’ Islands, exploring exclusive gardens and architecturally significant landmarks. This tour grants rare access to 19th and early 20th-century gardens that are normally closed to the public, offering a truly exclusive experience.
Discover the charm and tranquility of the Princes’ Islands, where lush landscapes and historic estates create a picturesque escape from the city. As some of the most exquisite gardens in Istanbul, these hidden gems provide an unforgettable experience for nature and history enthusiasts alike.
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Istanbul’s secret botanical treasures!
About the Leaders
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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Gursan Ergil
Price Details
Price Includes:
Clients will make their own way to Buyukada, which is easily accessible by ferry. If you require transfers between your hotel and the ferry port, please add €150 on top for a round trip. Gursan Ergil meets the party at Buyukada.
Accompany of Gursan Ergil as the tour lecturer
Horse carriage ride within the island
Fees and tips to be paid to garden keepers of private gardens
Price does not Include:
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses
Lunch
Additional Services :
Transport to and from Buyukada with sea taxi :
€300Transport to and from Buyukada with private motoryacht :
€885Lunch in a private garden in Buyukada, prepared and served by the in-house chef :
To be priced according to group size and menu
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