POCKET ROUGH GUIDE ATHENS Pocket Rough Guide Athens is your essential guide to Greece's capital, with the all the key sights, restaurants, shops and bars. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, our itineraries help you plan your trip, and the Best of section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss, from the cutting-edge Acropolis Museum to vertiginous views from Lykavitós Hill. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink and dance, from lively neighbourhood tavernas to the perfect bars to kick off a night out. · The best of the city's shops, restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights make trip-planning easy · Inspirational photography brings the city to life · Up-to-date background information, including transport details and a calendar of festivals and events

Discover ancient history and blissful beaches with the most clued-up and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to join in the Easter celebrations, kick-back on the idyllic island of Santoríni or explore the awe-inspiring ruins at Delphi, The Rough Guide to Greece will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate Athens' bazaar area or plan your island-hopping route without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Greece's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Areas covered include: Athens, the Peloponnese, the Pelion peninsula, the Píndhos Mountains, Thessaloníki, Mount Olympus, Macedonia, the Argo-Saronic Islands, the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the East and North Aegean islands, the Sporades and Évvia, the Ionian Islands. - Attractions include: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Tower of the Winds, Temple of Poseidon, Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre, National Archeological Museum, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, the Metéora, Víkos Gorge, Mount Olympus, Préspa lakes, Mount Athos, Temple of Aphaea, Delos, Caldera of Santoríni, Knossós, Samariá Gorge, Lindos Acropolis, National Marine Park of Alónissos-Northern Sporades, and more. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, archeology, wildlife, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands is the definitive guidebook to this fantastic region. This full-color edition has been completely revamped and updated with new user-friendly accommodation and eating reviews and crystal-clear maps, but still holds onto all the best features of the guidebook, such as detailed background and a journalistic eye for detail. Get the lowdown on island-hopping from Corfu to Kós, read insider tips on the best beaches to escape the crowds, and discover the choicest resorts from boutique to backpacker. Read expert information on everything Greek-from Homer to hiking. As our readers put it, this is "simply the best guide you can get," "packed with accurate, practical detail," "the most complete, and the most readable and frank" of the guidebooks. Travel like you mean it with The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands.

The Rough Guide Cyprus is the definitive guide to this intriguing Mediterranean island. With stunning photography to inspire you and in-depth coverage to guide you, this guide will ensure you make the most of your time in Cyprus, whether you want to immerse yourself in culture with stunning Byzantine churches, Roman temples and Ottoman mosques, hike the Troodos Massif, or simply dig you toes into the sand on one of the island's beautiful beaches. Crystal clear maps help you explore both the north and south sides of the island, with full information on Green Line crossing points, while our unrivalled contextual background gives you an insight into Cypriot history. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, drink and sleep with something for every budget, whether you plan to embrace the agritourism drive and stay in a converted farmhouse, dine out in Lemesos' new marina, or sip your way along one of the island's wine routes. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Cyprus.

Practical travel guide to the Greek Islands featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in the Greek Islands, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in the Greek Islands, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to the Greek Islands covers: Athens and Mainland Ports, Argo-Saronic Ports, the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the East and North Aegean, the Sporades and Evvia, and the Ioanian Islands Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to, the Greek Islands, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Ionian Islands to family activities in child-friendly places, like Crete or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Athens. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including the Greek Islands entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of the Greek Islands give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for watersports, sunbathing and eating out. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Crete, Athens, the Ionaian Islands and the other port's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to the Greek Islands, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in the Greek Islands, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into the Greek Islands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Dodecanese and the spectacular East and North Aegean. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Crete and many more locations in the Greek Islands, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of Greece & the Greek Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the elegant Acropolis, watch the sunset in Santorini and feast your way around Crete - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Greece & the Greek Islands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Greece & the Greek Islands: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Athens, Thessaloniki, Delphi, Meteora, Peloponnese, Kefallonia, Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Crete, Rhodes, Karpathos Island, Corfu, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Greece & the Greek Islands is filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Greece & the Greek Islands' most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.