Insight Guides The Greek Islands: Travel Guide with eBook - Softcover

Guides, Insight; Dubin, Marc

 
9781839053849: Insight Guides The Greek Islands: Travel Guide with eBook

Synopsis

This Greek Islands guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.

In this Greek Islands travel guidebook, you will find:

  • Top Attractions and Editors' Choice – must-visit highlights including Haniá Old Quarter, Corfu Old Town, Panagía Hozoviótissa Monastery, Classical Temple of Aphaea, Santoríni, Ayíou Ioánnou tou Theológou Monastery on Pátmos, Ionian islands, Evpalínio Órygma, Lésvos, Skópelos Town, showcasing the best of what the Greek Islands has to offer
  • In-depth coverage of attractions – detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location
  • When to go to the Greek Islands – guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals
  • Practical travel information – essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping
  • Insider recommendation – top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots
  • Engaging essays – thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding
  • High-quality maps – detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text
  • Striking pictures – inspirational photography on every page
  • Colour-coded chapters – each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation
  • Free download of eBook – after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook
  • Coverage includes: Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Southern Ionian Islands, Kýthira, Argo-Saronic Islands, the Cyclades, Náxos, Santoríni, Sporades, Évvia, Rhodes

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About the Authors

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

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.

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