Lonely Planet's Greek Islands is a travel guidebook for planning a trip to Greece's islands. It covers what to see and skip, along with lesser-known places to discover. Examples include island-hopping around the Cyclades, watching sunsets in Santorini and hiking the Samaria Gorge in Crete.
The book includes a pull-out, passport-size "Just Landed" card with wi-fi, ATM and transport information for getting from the airport to the hotel. Planning tools for family travelers cover where to go, how to save money and activities for kids. An accommodation feature gathers information for planning where to stay, and a Where to Stay in Athens map shows options in each neighborhood.
Color maps and images appear throughout. Highlights and itineraries help tailor a trip to personal interests. Insider tips cover saving time and money and avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential information includes hours, phone numbers, websites, transit tips and prices. Cultural sections cover history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine and politics.
- Publisher
- Lonely Planet
- Regions covered
- Athens, Crete, the Ionian Islands, the Cyclades, Santorini, the Saronic Gulf Islands, the Dodecanese, the Northeastern Aegean Islands, Evia, the Sporades and more
- Includes
- Pull-out "Just Landed" passport-size card, Where to Stay in Athens map, color maps and images
- Practical info
- Hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Cultural topics
- History, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
- Family travel
- Planning tools covering where to go, saving money and activities for kids