Fodor's Essential Greek Islands

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Whether you want to catch the sunset in Santorini, party in Mykonos, or explore ancient ruins in Rhodes, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Greece are here to help! Fodor’s Greek Islands: with the Best of Athens guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!





Fodor’s Essential Greek Islands: with the Best of Athens travel guide includes:





AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches in Greece,” “What to Buy” and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, and more
SPECIAL FEATURES on “Which Island Is for You?” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink”
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
GREEK LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Santorini, Mykonos, Milos, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Athens, the Dodecanese, the Ionian Islands, Delos, Folegandros, the Cyclades, Patmos, Hydra, Skopelos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Kos, the Northern Aegean Islands, Heraklion, Greek mythology, Palace of Knossos, the Acropolis, the best beaches in Greece, and more.



Planning on visiting other destinations in Greece? Check out Fodor’s Essential Greece.





*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.





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