This Greece 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 Greece travel guidebook, you will find:
- Top Attractions and Editors' Choice – must-visit highlights including The Parthenon, Meteora, Kerkyra Old Town, Hania Venetian Quarter, Ydra port town, Zagorohoria, Mt Pilio, Delphi Sanctuary, Mystras, Santorini caldera view, showcasing the best of what Greece 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 Greece – 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: The mainland, Athens, the Peloponnese, central Greece, Epirus, Thessaloniki, Macedonia and Thrace, Islands of Saronic Gulf, the Cyclades, Crete
Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.
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.
