One straddles two millennia, the other, two continents: Athens and Istanbul rank among the world’s oldest and culturally rich cities. The cradle of democracy and the crucible of empires are
inextricably linked to the past Let’s Go Athens and Istanbul shows travelers how to embrace them in the present. With the help of Let's Go's witty, wily student researchers,
travelers learn the subtle difference between raki and ouzo, the intricacies of the Grand Bazaar, and the rules of the Athens metro, as well as irreverent anecdotes about
everyone from Athena to the Ottoman Emperor. From the Acropolis to the Hagia Sofia, Let’s Go Athens and Istanbul is the perfect guide to immersive, engaging travel.