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Insight Guides Greece Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Greece is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Parthenon, Metéora in Thessaly and the Delphi Sanctuary, and cultural gems like the magnificent forests and beaches of Mt Pilio (Pelion), the beautiful Byzantine palaces and monasteries of Mystras and the handsome, stone-built villages in the shadow of the lofty Mount Gamila. Features of this travel guide to Greece: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Greece's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Greece with our pick of the region's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet - Covers: Athens; The Peloponnese; Central Greece; Epirus; Thessaloniki; Macedonia and Thrace; Islands of the Sardonic Gulf; The Cyclades; Crete; Rhodes; The Dodecanese; The Northeast Agean; The Sporades and Evvia; Corfu; The Ionian Islands Looking for a specific guide to Athens? Check out Insight Guides Pocket Athens for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 year