Lonely Planet Greece (Country Guide)
by Chris Deliso, Des Hannigan, Kate Armstrong, Michael Clark, Paul Hellander, Victoria Kyriakopoulos
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Author: Chris Deliso, Des Hannigan, Kate Armstrong, Michael Clark, Paul Hellander, Victoria KyriakopoulosBrand: Lonely Planet
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-01
ISBN: 1741046564
Number of pages: 788
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Book Reviews of Lonely Planet Greece (Country Guide)
Book Review: Quality is Slipping at the Lonely Planet
Summary: 3 Stars
I have been a long time user of Lonely Planet guidebooks. They've navigated me through plenty of countries over the past 15 years, and I've always relied on them for the kind of tips and advice you need to
know when visiting a foreign place.
Unfortunately, this edition of the Greece book is not one I can recommend. I used it to travel in Greece for 2 weeks this past May (2009), and it consistently led us astray. We came within 2 minutes of missing a ferry based a critical piece of missing information in the book, ended up eating at some of the worst restaurants in Athens, and were generally disenchanted with the quality of the suggestions provided by the guide for things to see.
Overall, we couldn't help but feel many of the reviews were stale, and did not reflect the current reality. Certainly this was reflected in the prices, which were off by as much as 100% in some cases. As much as I have enjoyed LP guides in the past, there are better travel books out there for Greece.
Summary of Lonely Planet Greece (Country Guide)
Discover GreeceGet 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
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
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