Frommer's Greece (Frommer's Complete)
by Sherry Marker
from Frommers
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
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From Athens to the Greek Islands -- we have Greece covered.
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Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
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Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
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Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Greek tourism is still benefiting from the development of facilities and infrastructure that resulted from the 2004 Olympic Games.
Greek Islands (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
Eyewitness Travel Guides are the original illustrated travel guidebooks-and they're still the best. Since 1993, the Eyewitness brand has established itself as one of the industry leaders, with sales of more than 6.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Featuring more than 70 worldwide destinations, new titles are being added to the best-selling Eyewitness Travel Guides series each year. In 2003, to mark the 10th anniversary of the publication of Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK is re-launching the entire series, fully updated, and with a brand-new look.
Greece (Country Guide)
by Paul Hellander
from Lonely Planet
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.
Lonely Planet's Greece is an expert guide to this incredible country, covering everything from the narrowest walkable gorge in the world to classic Greek myths. The authors provide information on inter-island ferries accompanied by a ferry map; extensive writings on history, culture, and mythology; place names in Greek script; and advice on choosing a quiet or gregarious island vacation. A special color feature covers Greek art. --Kathryn True
Discover Greece
Get distracted by Acropolis views watching a startlit film at one of Athens' open-air cinemas
Melt into a hot tub and chat to the locals amid the thickly forested Rhodopi Mountains
Rope up and scale the monastery-topped sandstone pinnacles of Meteora
Discover your very own secret cove on Samos' little-visited eastern coast
In This Guide:
Six expert authors, over 3000 hours of on-the-ground research, 169 maps, 147 gyros devoured
New full-color sections cover the country's top experiences, off-the-beaten-track delights, and architectural highlights
Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews
Greece Athens & the Mainland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
Streetwise Athens Map - Laminated City Street Map of Athens, Greece
by Streetwise Maps
from Streetwise Maps
Streetwise Athens Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Athens, Greece - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metro map
This map covers the following areas:
Main Athens Map 1:9,000
Piraeus Inset Map 1:21,000
Greece & the Aegean Map 1:3,300,000
Top 10 Athens (Dk Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides)
by DK Publishing
from DK Travel
From the Top 10 ancient sites and statues to the Top 10 restaurants, festivals and seaside excursions - this book provides the insider knowledge every visitor needs, including information for the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)
by Amanda Claridge
from Oxford University Press, USA
The city of Rome is the largest archeological site in the world. If your idea of a good Roman holiday is uncovering the archeological mysteries of the Roman Empire, then Oxford Archeological Guides: Rome is your ideal guidebook.
For such a detailed guide, this book is remarkably readable. Of the Field of Mars (Campus Martius), Claridge writes,
It is the one part of Rome which continued to be quite densely inhabited after the C9 AD, becoming the center of the late medieval and Renaissance city, and is still densely inhabited today, an extraordinary blend of past and present even for Rome. The Stock Exchange occupies a Roman temple, the boiler-rooms of the offices of the Senate are set in the ruins of Roman thermal baths, a modern theatre nestles in the shell of a Roman theatre. Many of the streets are on the lines of ancient streets, and the walls of the buildings on either side of them are often balanced directly on top of Roman walls.Among this Oxford guide's special features are 200 site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs; a cultural and historical overview; a chronological overview; and a glossary of essential terms. It uses star ratings to help you plan your days and divides Rome into 12 main areas: the Roman Forum, Upper Via Sacra, Palatine Hill, Imperial Forums, Campus Martius, Capitoline Hill, Circus Flaminius to Circus Maximus, Colosseum Valley and Esquiline Hill, Caelian Hill and the Via Appia, other sites, museums, and catacombs.
Shaded sidebars add anecdotal interest, covering issues such as the Seven Hills, Jupiter's Dining Room, Tomb of Bibulus, the "Province" Reliefs, Madam Lucretia, Nero's New Palace, and Gladiatorial Shows. --Kathryn True
Capital and showcase of the Roman Empire and the center of Christian Europe, the city of Rome is the largest archaeological site in the world. Here, Amanda Claridge presents an indispensable guide to all significant monuments in Rome dating from 800 BC to 600 AD. Included are such
breathtaking structures as the Capitoline Hill, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Mausoleums of Augustus and Hadrian, the Circus Maximus, and the Catacombs.
Divided into twelve main archaeological areas in central Rome, and four in Greater Rome, this accessible guide provides a detailed overview of the sites, as well as historical reference tables listing archaeological periods, emperors, and principal surviving buildings. The introduction offers an
assessment of Roman achievement along with its status as the capital of the Roman Empire, and explains Rome's survival as the world's most complex archaeological site.
Greek Islands (Regional Guide)
by Paul Hellander
from Lonely Planet
Discover The Greek Islands
Marvel as Santorini's vast caldera rises before you from the open deck of a slow ferry
Gaze at the carpet of wildflowers from the unspoilt mountain villages of Crete's Lefka Ori
Float in the crystal-clear Ionian Sea before flopping onto the sands of Antipaxi's Vrika Beach
Discover the secret behind quaffing ouzo but escaping a hangover
In This Guide:
Six expert authors, 2500 hours of on-the-ground research, 126 maps, 136 sunsets sighed at
New full-color sections cover the islands' top experiences, off-the-beaten-track gems, and best outdoor activities
Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions
Best of Athens (Best Of)
by Victoria Kyriakopoulos
from Lonely Planet
Athens is still fresh and invigorated after its Olympic face-lift: amble between crumbling temples, enjoy a frappe in a characterful Monastiraki cafe, then trawl the shops for traditional sandals and Byzantine rings. Dine at Piraeus for waterfront views or at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the luminous Acropolis. Raise a toast to Dionysus in a friendly barakia or dance until dawn. Your odyssey begins here.
Insider Information - our expert author reveals local secrets and hidden gems.
Sleep Soundly - hand-picked hotels; choose from chic designer rooms, grand palaces and charming family-run pensions.
Dine On Mezedes - our favorite souvlaki joints, old-style taverns and the latest hot spots.
Live It Up - the city's best live music and performance venues, clubs and neighborhood bars.
Navigate The City with our clear, comprehensive fold-out maps, itineraries, and walking tours.
Greek: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
by Athanasios Spilias
from Lonely Planet
Let's get philosophical. As Socrates said, 'Let him that would move the world first move himself.' Move yourself to say a few things, open this book. It'll make a world of difference.
Special Features:
*Packed with information on culture and etiquette
*Talk politics, play cards or dance the pendozali
*Concise and practical grammar chapter will get you started on the right foot
*Extensive food section will prepare you to eat at any time and at any occasion
*Get the most out of Ancient Greece with sections on archaeological and historical terms
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