Monday to Sunday Book series offers a week of curated experiences in remarkable cities and regions, celebrated for their originality and diversity.

ATHENS

Monday to Sunday Athens is the second book of our travel series, Monday to Sunday Book, offering a week of curated experiences in destinations known for their originality and diversity. Istanbul was the first in our series, and after its warm reception, we are excited to present Athens as the next destination, a city with a new story to share.

Monday to Sunday Athens captures this contemporary spirit. In this book, editor and travel journalist Seda Domaniç teams up with Yannis Zaras, a native Athenian deeply connected to the city’s rich hospitality, specializing in historical, architectural, and culinary experiences, as well as large-scale cultural events and festivals. Together, they are joined by talented photographers and a creative design team who capture the spontaneous and magnetic soul of Athens, revealing a fresh perspective on this ancient city. The book offers carefully curated experiences for different times of the day, on seven different days, as you journey through Athens' world of culture, history, art, design, gastronomy and entertainment.

  • +100 exclusively curated experiences focusing on Athens, the surrounding areas and the island of Hydra.

  • 330 photographs reflecting the aesthetic spirit of this magnificent region in constant change.

  • 29 different interviews with the city's leading chefs, artists, editors, academics, architects, designers and entrepreneurs.

  • A carefully curated list of books, movies/series and music for travelers to Athens.

  • A detailed index highlighting the city's best addresses, landmarks and Athens-based brands (733 unique entries).

HIGHLIGHTS

SEVEN DAYS. SEVEN THEMES.

Breanna Wilson, FORBES

“For a city that’s been written about and covered by guidebooks and travel publications to death (guilty as charged), it’s a refreshing new look at the city not just through their eyes, but also through the eyes of the chefs, artists, documentary makers, academics, designers, journalists, entrepreneurs, and architects who live and work there.”

Monday to Sunday Book series offers a week of curated experiences in remarkable cities and regions, celebrated for their originality and diversity.

ISTANBUL

Monday to Sunday Istanbul presents a week of curated experiences in Istanbul. The book invites readers to follow carefully selected itineraries for each day of the week, perfectly matched with the specific time of day. Then, leading local figures - famous chefs, artists, documentary makers, academics, designers, journalists, entrepreneurs and architects - share their insights into their hometown. Their stories bring forth the real taste and soul of the city.

The book focuses on seven days of immersion into the culture, history, art, design, gastronomy and entertainment life of Istanbul accompanied by beautiful photography: ‘The Imperial City’ on Monday; ‘Glamorous Bosphorus’ on Tuesday; ‘The Asian Side’ on Wednesday, ‘The Princes’ Islands’ on Thursday; ‘Art, Antiques and Activism in Beyoglu’ on Friday; ‘Inside the City’s Creative Heart: Nisantasi and Bomonti’ on Saturday, and ‘Toward the Black Sea’ on Sunday.

  • Over 110 uniquely curated experiences in Istanbul

  • 293 beautiful photographs portraying the aesthetic soul of this ever-changing metropolis

  • 32 interviews with Istanbul-based famous chefs, artists, documentary makers, academics, designers, journalists, entrepreneurs and architects, including their personal in-city favorites, customized routes and deep wisdom on Istanbul and Turkish culture

  • Comprehensive read, listen and watch lists prepared especially for travelers to Istanbul

HIGHLIGHTS

SEVEN DAYS. SEVEN THEMES.