This insider's look at the best sites in Greece ranges from ancient Minoan ruins on Crete to Athens's newest neighborhoods. Guided tours include a walk in Rhodes's old town, a boat ride around Mount Athos, and a drive in northern Evvoia. Find cutaway illustrations of the Acropolis; sidebars on Greek drama, the Olympic Games, and more; plus practical travel tips, including where to find the best tavernas and the finest gold jewelry.
- Softcover
- 400 pages
- 250 color photographs, 32 maps
- 5 1/4" x 8 1/2"
- © 2007
National Geographic brings a century of incomparable travel expertise to this extraordinary series of world tours. These information-packed guides offer savvy advice and the in-depth information that sophisticated travelers demand.
Each guide features detailed background and site descriptions, mapped walking and driving tours, and full-service sidebars with fascinating vignettes on history, culture, and contemporary life. There's also a 60-page directory of visitor information, including notable hotels and restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. And foldout end flaps, printed with maps and quick reference information, serve as handy bookmarks.
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