This is the 13th edition of Lonely Planet's Greek Islands travel guide, written by the company's local travel experts. It uses the classic guidebook format, with detailed information for planning multi-week trips. The structure and design are new for this edition.
The guide covers popular experiences and lesser-known ones, such as trying a new beach every day on Naxos, walking the islands of the Small Cyclades from cove to village, and birdwatching on Tilos. Itineraries suggest extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. Local recommendations cover eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals and when to go.
It includes photography and maps, with a pull-out map of Athens. Sight coverage ranges from the Acropolis and Ancient Agora to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. An information toolkit covers arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Stories on local life, history and traditions give background on Greek culture.
- Title
- Lonely Planet Greek Islands
- Edition
- 13th
- Format
- Travel guide
- Regions covered
- Athens; Saronic Gulf Islands; Cyclades; Crete; Dodecanese; Northeastern Aegean Islands; The Sporades & Evia; Ionian Islands
- Maps
- Pull-out map of Athens
- Itineraries
- Extended journeys, day trips, walking tours, activity-led excursions
- Practical info
- Arriving, transport, etiquette, money, LGBTIQ+ travel, useful words and phrases, accessibility, responsible travel