Fodor's Greece: with Great Cruises & the Best Islands (Full-color Travel Guide Book 11)

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Spectacular photos of sapphire blue seas, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea, and gilded Byzantine monasteries add a special dimension to this updated guide to a classic destination. Magazine-style illustrated features, an at-a-glance Island Finder, and a fact-packed cruise chapter make this the perfect choice for travelers, whether they are planning a week's vacation or an epic odyssey. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path · In-depth breakout features on Greek cuisine, the ancient Olympics, and Santorini · Coverage of Athens, Attica and Delphi, The Saronic Gulf Islands, The Sporades, Epirus and Thessaly, Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia, Corfu, The Peloponnese, The Cyclades, Crete, Rhodes and the Dodecanese, and The Northern Aegean Islands Planning to focus your trip? Check out Fodor's Greek Islands travel guide. India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else. EXPANDED COVERAGE: India is changing rapidly, and this guide includes the best new hotels, restaurants, and more in its vibrant cities and stunning countryside, from Delhi and Rajasthan to Mumbai, Kerala and Goa. New to this edition is a chapter on the vibrant city of Kolkata (Calcutta), in northeastern India, known as the intellectual and artistic capital of the country. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color, illustrated features on the iconic Taj Mahal, the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges, and the amazing cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora give travelers a deeper understanding of these historic sites. The "Portrait of India" chapter, with illustrated sections on modern society, religion, food, dance, music, and shopping, provides insight into contemporary Indian life as well as the past. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: A full-color, 12-page feature on getting around India includes indispensible information on buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws, along with tipping information and an easy-to-use "Travel Times Chart." "Great Itineraries" cover the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra) and various add-ones, making trip-planning easy. Each chapter contains "Top Reasons" to go, a spotlight on regional cuisine, and regional planning and transportation advice. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Essential India offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Kolkata, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local experts. Spectacular photos of sapphire blue seas, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea, and gilded Byzantine monasteries add a special dimension to this updated guide to a classic destination. Magazine-style illustrated features, an at-a-glance Island Finder, and a fact-packed cruise chapter make this the perfect choice for travelers, whether they are planning a week's vacation or an epic odyssey. EXPANDED COVERAGE: New coverage of historic Syros in the Cyclades, as well as expanded dining and lodging recommendations in such popular destinations as Mykonos and Santorini, give travelers the best choices. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Full-color features on such topics as Greece's best beaches, Greek cuisine, the amazing Meteora monasteries, Santorini, and Greece's long wine-making tradition illuminate the most distinctive aspects of Greece. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation spread that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, and the "Top Reasons to Go." Tips on picking the perfect island, helpful itineraries to make the most of your time, and more assist a wide range of travelers. A chapter on cruising the islands adds extra value. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Greece offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. INCLUDES: Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Olympia, Crete, Rhodes, Lesvos, Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local experts and veteran travelers to Greece.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Spectacular photos of sapphire blue seas, whitewashed alleyways draped in pink bougainvillea, and gilded Byzantine monasteries add a special dimension to this updated guide to a classic destination. Magazine-style illustrated features, an at-a-glance Island Finder, and a fact-packed cruise chapter make this the perfect choice for travelers, whether they are planning a week's vacation or an epic odyssey.
This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on Greek cuisine, the ancient Olympics, and Santorini
· Coverage of Athens, Attica and Delphi, The Saronic Gulf Islands, The Sporades, Epirus and Thessaly, Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia, Corfu, The Peloponnese, The Cyclades, Crete, Rhodes and the Dodecanese, and The Northern Aegean Islands

Planning to focus your trip? Check out Fodor's Greek Islands travel guide. 

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout India · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path · Side Trips from Delhi including Agra and environs, Khajuraho, and Varanasi · Coverage of Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, and Kolkata Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Greece, including the Acropolis in Athens, Santorini's stunning caldera, and the hanging monasteries of Meteora. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Crete to Thessaloniki PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on Greek food and wine VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions and other valuable features "Describes the points of interest in each region of the country, providing recommendations on restaurants, hotels, shopping, entertainment, and historic sites."