Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Greece, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. Its sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.
Inside this Greece travel book, youll find:
- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one - Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests - Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more - Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities - Seasonal tips - when to go to Greece, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip - Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Ia, Santorini, Shipwreck Bay Zakynthos, The Meteora Monasteries, Hydra, wine tasting, Knossos Palace, The Pelion Peninsula, Nikos Taverna, Mykonos, Mystra, Samaria Gorge - Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment - Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Greece - Language essentials - a handy Greek dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals - Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Greece, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust - Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide - Coverage includes: Athens and around, The Peloponnese, The central mainland, The northern mainland, The Argo-Saronic Islands, The Cyclades, Crete, The Dodecanese, The East and North Aegean, The Sporades and Evvia, The Ionian islands
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. Its priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides. Dual national (UK, USA) Marc Dubin made his first overseas journey aged 20, to Colombia, and has been travelling - and writing about his trips - ever since. He first visited Crete in 1978, as part of a longer journey through Greece and Europe, and has gone back on repeated occasions since then. Marc has authored or co-authored guidebooks about Greece, Crete, Cyprus and Turkey for various publishers. He now divides his residency between the Greek island of Samos, and Westcliff-on-Sea Essex, UK. Maria Viskochil Edwards grew up mainly in Michigan but spent the majority of her adult life in Pittsburgh before permanently relocating to London in 2008. Always an avid traveller, she has written or fact checked several titles for Rough Guides, including California, Greece, Greek Islands, India, South India, Turkey and The USA. After decades based in Oxford, Athens, London and later Pittsburgh, along with lengthy travels, Nick Edwards finally returned to his native southeast London in 2008. He has coauthored multiple editions of the Rough Guides to Greece, India and parts of the USA, as well as updates of the Philippines, Chile and now Cambodia.
