The Rough Guide to Greece
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Description
Practical travel guide to Greece 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 Greece. The Rough Guide to Greece also includes details on 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 Greece, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Greece covers: 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.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences for every kind of trip to Greece, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Mystra to family activities in child-friendly places, like National Marine Park of Alónissos-Northern Sporades or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Acropolis of Athens.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Greece 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 Greece 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 discovering ancient history and ruins or hiking and windsurfing.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Athens, Delphi, Crete, Mykonos's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Greece, 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 Greece, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Greece, 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 Shipwreck Beach, Zákynthos and the spectacular Parthenon.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Santoríni, Rhodes and many more locations in Greece, reduce 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.
This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series
Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences
Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
Insights on history and nature highlights
Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019
Format: 129 x 198mm
Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99
Extent: 616–1208 page
Book Details
ISBN: 9780241306420
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 4/30/2018
Cost calculated at checkout
Description
Practical travel guide to Greece 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 Greece. The Rough Guide to Greece also includes details on 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 Greece, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.
The Rough Guide to Greece covers: 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.
Inside this travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences for every kind of trip to Greece, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Mystra to family activities in child-friendly places, like National Marine Park of Alónissos-Northern Sporades or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Acropolis of Athens.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Greece 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 Greece 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 discovering ancient history and ruins or hiking and windsurfing.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Athens, Delphi, Crete, Mykonos's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Greece, 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 Greece, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Greece, 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 Shipwreck Beach, Zákynthos and the spectacular Parthenon.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Santoríni, Rhodes and many more locations in Greece, reduce 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.
This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series
Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences
Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials
Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide
Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination
Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure
Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets
Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights
Insights on history and nature highlights
Easy to use, newspaper-style layout
All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards
Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019
Format: 129 x 198mm
Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99
Extent: 616–1208 page
BOOK DETAILS
ISBN: 9780241306420
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 4/30/2018