Day Itinerary
11 Activities
Day 4
167 mi0.8 mi
More Sights in Bozcaada and The Way Back Home
You have a great start to your day by spending another half day exploring this unique, romantic island. There are lots of cute, authentic cafés to visit, where you’ll find the traditional cookies of Bozcaada Island. You’ll also walk through narrow historical streets, take photos of a church, and visit a museum, as well as have lunch by the seaside before leaving the island. On your way back home, you'll stop for a delicious local dinner before arriving to Istanbul with great memories.
0.4 mi
10 min
09:0030 min
Bozcaada Castle
Bozcaada Castle welcomes the guests from the ferry everyday and it has a grandiose structure for such a small island. That's because it has a really strategic location for the Dardanelles Seaways. There is also a small cafe inside the castle for a short break.
0.2 mi
5 min
09:355 min
Bozcaadalı VeliDede
This artisanal bakery has the infamous cookies with gum and many other sweet treats. Get some take away cookies for your coffee break in the island center. Many tourists get cookie from here to take home with them.
0.1 mi
5 min
09:4530 min
Çınaraltı Cafe
Take a seat under the great plane tree and order a Turkish coffee. Have some of your cookies with gum like the locals do. This cafe is an intimate and chill place. Don't expect luxury and feel the local lifestyle.
0.1 mi
5 min
10:2030 min
Bozcaada Yerel Tarih Araştırma Merkez Müzesi
This small museum will give you an insight about Bozcaada Island's culture and history by explaining facts about the families that lived here. There are many interesting photos and personal items, which will make you really understand the island while also admiring the great mansion it's located in.
0.1 mi
5 min
10:5510 min
Virgin Mary Church
Bozcaada has a Greek neighborhood and a Turkish neighborhood. This small church is in the Greek neighborhood it was built in the 19th century. Since most of the Greek community has left the island, the church is only open for the Sunday service. but it makes a great photo spot on other days.
0.1 mi
5 min
11:1015 min
Achilles Otel
Head back to your hotel and take your car to continue the day. There is one more leisurely stop before getting on the ferry.
0.3 mi
5 min
11:301 hr
Salhane Bozcaada
Salhane is a cafe by the seaside and it's a great place to swim and enjoy some snacks. It's one of the oldest cafes in the island. You can take a dip before getting on the ferry. It also offers a great view of the Bozcaada Castle.
0.5 mi
10 min
12:4030 min
Gestaş Bozcaada Feribot İskelesi
It's time to say farewell to the beautiful Bozcaada Island and take the ferry to the mainland. Make sur to buy your ticket online and be at the pier at least half an hour before the ferry.
68.4 mi
2 hrs 15 min
15:2530 min
Tarihi Zafer Peynir Helvacısı
Make a stop here to taste a local dessert called cheese halva. It is made from cheese, butter, flour and sugar and it's a calorie bomb but you need the energy for the road. You can always opt to try other desserts or take away as well.
71.7 mi
1 hr 30 min
17:251 hr
Meşhur Köfteci Abdi Özcan
Tekirdag is known for its meatballs so it's a great place to have an early dinner. Order the heavenly meatballs and traditional bean salad before heading home to rest. You'll be amazed by the service here.
26.5 mi
40 min
19:1030 min
EK EREĞLİ KAHVECİSİ
Just before returning to the big city, have a coffee here by the seaside to stretch your legs. This local cafe is open every day from 9:00 am to midnight.