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Greece (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)

by Carolyn Bain (Author), Michael Cook (Author), Des Hannigan (Author), Paul Hellander (Author) "Named in honour of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, the Greek capital was always going to have a difficult time living up to expectations ..." (more)

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Paperback: 720 pages
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6th Revised edition edition (1 Mar 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1740594703
ISBN-13: 978-1740594707
Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.7 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 494,256 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is a guide to Greece that embraces its unusual attractions such as the 'rock forests' of Meterora and the tower settlement of the Mani. There is a section that covers the art and architecture of Greece, while offering an insight into contemporary Greece. Up-to-date ferry information is also provided.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for visiting Greee, 29 Jun 2005

By	Anna Triandafyllidou "Anna T" (Greece) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have the 2000 edition and I am planning to buy the new one as indeed the guide has been an invaluable companion in travelling around Greece, even though I am a Greek! Detailed info of the 2000 edition is now out of date (change of currency from drs. to Euro, change of prices, change of ferry schedules etc.) but overall the book has been very useful to me in past years in chosing which island to visit, even among the most remote ones like Kastellorizo, Leipsoi, Halki or Karpathos and Kasos. The book offers a lot of tips on how to get there, where to stay or eat, which places to visit and most of the time they are very accurate. In order to get this kind of info while in Greece you have to consult a number of different travel agents or tourist offices (one for the ferries, another for air flights, a differet one for getting info on local accommodation and if you are lucky and you know somebody who has visited the island you chose, then you can get also some real tips on where to stay and what to do).
Perhaps there is too detailed a presentation of the 'monuments', some of them are not as spectacular or interesting as mentioned, however it is still useful for the interested visitor.
In sum, the book is definitely worth its value.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to Greece!, 23 April 2007

By	David Lundberg "author of OLYMPIC WANDERING: ... (Greensboro, NC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I spend part of every summer in Greece, and this guide is excellent! It is concise, reads very easily, and gives good common-sense recommendations on what to see and where to stay. It is as up-to-date as you can reasonably expect with changing prices and euro fluctuations. A very, very practical guide from the budget tourist to middle class. Excellent pictures, very good maps, a fine job! It reminds me, in a way, of the Michelin guides to Europe.

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43 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date guide book - highly recommended!, 10 April 2001

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This is a very informative guide book with all you need to know for travelling Greece, including the islands. There is no shortage of accurate information for eating, sleeping and travel (could do with a bit more info on the club scene).

It has plenty of maps which are more than useful for most situations, and also has plans of ancient sites such as the acropolis.

The ferry guide was good and got me out to Astipalia without any problems (although I was a bit confused by the layout to start with).

All in all a great book - nice one Lonely Planet - keep them coming!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Generally a good guide book
I went to Greece with my boyfriend. We spent one day and two nights in Athens then four days travelling around Central Greece and the Peloponnese. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good guide
I have visited quite a few Greek islands and found this book extremely useful. I recently went to the Cyclades and the detail was excellent, however if you're going to... Read more

Published on 18 Jul 2007 by Margaret Freeman

5.0 out of 5 stars all you need to know
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Published on 27 Jun 2007 by Omnivorous reader

1.0 out of 5 stars This book exaggerates certain things.
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Published on 27 Aug 2003 by Mrs L C Coxon

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