Insight Guides The Greek Islands (Travel Guide eBook)


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Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the Greek Islands, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Santorni and the Ionian Islands, and hidden cultural gems such as exploring the islets of gios Evstrtios and Tlendos. Insight Guide Greek Islands is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the best musems, to discovering the best local foodie specialities In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on People and Identities, Aegean Architecture and Cruising Round the Islands, all written by local experts Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




Insight Guides Greek Islands


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With its treasure-filled ancient sites, folklore and island flora, the Greek Islands are the jewel in Greece's crown. Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Greek Islands, a detailed full-colour guide to this fascinating region. Insight Guides' unrivaled coverage of history and culture provides an essential introduction to what makes the Greek Isles unique, including its people and identities as well as its sailing scene. Consult the Best of Greek Islands selection for an at-a-glance guide to the region's most evocative attractions, such as the improbably perched Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery and the eminently strollable Corfu Old Town, and the editor's choice of recommendations for the best museums and hikes, amongst others. Descriptive accounts of where to go in the Greek Islands, from the impressive Place of Knossos, the centre of Europe's first civilisation, to the exquisite beaches on Levkada and Crete, are enhanced by beautiful photographs, while all major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps. The travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, plus our selection of the best hotels.




Greek Islands - Insight Guides


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From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the Greek Islands, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Santoríni and the Ionian Islands, and hidden cultural gems such as exploring the islets of Ágios Evstrátios and Télendos.




Insight Guides Greece (Travel Guide eBook)


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Insight Guide to Greece is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to Greece, choosing what to see, from exploring the Peloponnese to discovering Rhodes or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Athens and Crete. This is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about Greece as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip. The Insight Guide Greece covers: Athens; The Peloponnese; Central Greece; Epirus; Thessaloniki; Macedonia and Thrace; Islands of the Sardonic Gulf; The Cyclades; Crete; Rhodes; The Dodecanese; The Northeast Agean; The Sporades and Evvia; Corfu; The Ionian Islands In this travel guide you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of Greece to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice highlighting the most special places to visit around Greece CURATED PLACES, HIGH QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high quality travel maps for quick orientation in Central Greece, Thessaloniki, and many more locations in Greece. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of Greece, from the islands of the Sardonic Gulf to the Dodecanese has its own colour assigned for easy navigation TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Greece as well as an introduction to Greece's Food and Drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to Greece, how to get there and how to get around, as well as Greece's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. STRIKING PICTURES Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Parthenon and the spectacular Delphi Sanctuary.




Insight Guides the Greek Islands: Travel Guide with Free EBook


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This Greek Islands guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about The Greek Islands's people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see. This Greek Islands travel book has the style of an illustrated magazine to inspire you and give a taste of the Greek Islands. The book is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Greek Islands guidebook covers: Athens, Thessaloníki, Corfu, Southern Ionian Islands, Kýthira, Argo-Saronic Islands, The Cyclades, Náxos, Santoríni, The Sporades, Evvia, Thásos, Samothráki and Límnos, Lésvos, Híos, Ikaría, Foúrni and Sámos, Rhodes, The Southern Dodecanese, The Northern Dodecanese, Crete. In this Greek Islands travel guidebook, you will find: Unique essays - country history and culture, and modern-day life, people and politics The Greek Islands highlights - Haniá Old Quarter, Classical Temple of Aphaia, Panagía Hozoviótissa Monastery, Corfu Old Town, Santoríni, Agíou Ioánnou toú Theológou Monastery on Patmos, Ionian islands, Evpalínio Órygma, Sámos, Lésvos, Skópelos Town Practical travel information - getting there and around, budgeting, eating out, shopping, public holidays, information for LGBTQ+ travellers and more When to go to the Greek Islands - high season, low season, climate information and festivals Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots Main attractions & curated places - narrative descriptions of where to go and what to see, covered geographically Tips and facts - interesting facts about the Greek Islands and useful insider tips High-quality maps of the Greek Islands - must-see places cross-referenced to colourful maps for quick orientation Colour-coded chapters - each place chapter has its own colour assigned to aid easy navigation of this Greek Islands travel guide Striking pictures - rich, inspirational colour photography on all pages, capturing attractions, nature, people and historical features Free download of title's eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to the Greek Islands Fully updated post-COVID-19 This Greek Islands guidebook is just the tool you need to get under the skin of the destination and accompany you on your trip. It also makes a great gift because of its premium quality. This book will inspire you and answer all your questions while preparing a trip to the Greek Islands or along the way. It will also remain a beautiful souvenir after your trip.




Insight Guides: Greece


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Insight Guide Greece is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide to a country famous for its ancient sites and breathtakingly beautiful islands. Be inspired by our Best of Greece section highlighting unmissable sights and experiences and lavish Photo Features on topics such as ancient sites, folklore and island flora. A detailed Places section, with stunning travel photography and full-colour maps, shows you where to go and what to do, from the historic mainland teeming with ancient sites to the exquisite beaches of its surrounding islands and Byzantine and Ottoman influences up in the north. A comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the travel advice you need to plan your trip, with our selective, independent reviews to guide you to the most authentic hotels and restaurants.




Insight Guides Greece (Travel Guide with Free EBook)


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Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Greece, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this fascinating and beautiful country, which is one of the most culturally significant countries on earth. Inside Insight Guide Greece: � A fully-overhauled edition by our expert Greece author. � Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this breathtaking country and its people to life. � Highlights of the country's top attractions, including Athens and the Acropolis, and the country's hundreds of islands. � Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the cultural riches of Athens, to stunning coastline at Santorini. � Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine




DK Eyewitness Top 10 Greek Islands


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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Greek Islands, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map of all the major island groups - designed to help you see the very best of the Greek Islands. Admire the golden mosaics at Néa Moní, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a fine example of Macedonian Renaissance architecture on the island of Chios, take a stroll along the cobblestoned streets of Corfu's Old Town, step back in time at the enormous Palace of Knossos on Crete or enjoy the sunset from an idyllic Santoríni beach. From Top 10 beaches and bays to Top 10 outdoor activities - discover the best of the Greek Islands with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Greek Islands: - Nine easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in the Greek Islands, covering Corfu Old Town, Delos, the Temple of Aphaia and much more. - Free laminated pull-out map of the Greek Islands, plus seven full-color area maps - In-depth area guides explore the Greek Islands' most interesting neighborhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information - Color maps help you navigate with ease - Covers The Ionians; the Cyclades; Crete; the Dodecanese; the Northeast Aegean Islands; the Sporádes and Évvia; the Argo-Saronic Islands Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to the Greek Islands? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide The Greek Islands.







Moon Greek Islands & Athens


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Soak up the sun, dance till dawn, hike through wild forests, or explore Greek history: Escape to the Mediterranean with Moon Greek Islands & Athens. Choose the right islands for you, with strategic itineraries for different timelines, budgets, and activities, whether you want to lounge on the best beaches, linger in ancient villages, explore the outdoors, or island-hop for a little taste of everything Focused coverage of Athens and 18 Greek islands, including Santorini, Mykonos, Karpathos, Corfu, Lefkada, and more Unique experiences and must-see highlights: Marvel at Oia's picturesque blue and white architecture or take a boat to the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Soak in therapeutic hot springs, hike through lush forests to waterfalls in Samothrace, or hop aboard a boat and discover hidden coves and wild beaches. Learn about local folklore in Olympos, explore Athens' contemporary galleries and ancient ruins, and savor authentic Greek cuisine, from roasted lamb and olives to dakos and fiery shots of ouzo Insight from Athens local Sarah Souli on how to experience Greece like an insider, support local businesses, and avoid over-tourism Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of Greece and each individual island Handy tools and practical necessities like advice on getting there and getting around, and tips for solo women travelers, seniors, visitors with disabilities, LGBTQ+ travelers, and families with kids In-depth coverage of: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Folegandros, Milos, Naxos, Anafi, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kalymnos, Samothrace, Ikaria, Lesvos, Alonnisos, Skyros, Corfu, Zakynthos, Lefkada, and Crete With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Athens and the Greek islands. Exploring more of Europe? Check out Moon Rome, Florence & Venice, Moon Prague, Vienna, & Budapest, or Moon French Riviera.