Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Greek Islandsis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Meander down the cobbled alleyways of Rhodes Old Town, unwind on sandy stretches of Greece's remote shores, or catch the Santorini sunset; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Greek Islands and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Greek Islands Travel Guide:
- Colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, dance, architecture, politics, wildlife, and cuisine
- Free, convenient pull-out Athens map(included in print version), plus over 116 local maps
- Useful features- includingWhat's New, Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andTravel with Children
- Coverageof Athens, Crete, the Ionian Islands, the Cyclades, Santorini, the Saronic Gulf Islands, Dodecanese, the Northeastern Aegean Islands, Evia, the Sporades, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Greek Islands,our most comprehensive guide to the Greek Islands, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
- Looking for more coverage? Check outLonely Planet's Greeceguide for a comprehensive look at what the whole country has to offer, orLonely Planet's Discover Greece,a photo-rich guide to all the most popular attractions in that country.
- Looking for a guide focused on Crete? Check outLonely Planet's Creteguide for a comprehensive look at all the island has to offer.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Korina Miller, Alexis Averbuck, Michael Stamatios Clark, Des Hannigan, Victoria Kyriakopoulos, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, and Richard Waters.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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