Frommer's Greece (2008) (Frommer's Complete)

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go— they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Meticulously researched by an experienced team of experts, this in-depth guide is much more detailed and comprehensive than its major competition. You'll find authoritative but fun-to-use coverage of all the classical sites, with valuable insights that will enrich your trip. We've provided all the background information you need to enjoy and appreciate what you're seeing. Our authors have personally inspected and chosen wonderful hotels in every price cateogory; whether you want to stay in a rustic guesthouse or an exquisite beach resort, you can trust their opinions. They'll take you to the most beautiful islands, where verdant hillsides tumble down to the blue waters of the Mediterranean. And since Greece can be a tricky place to travel, our guide is loaded with detailed city, regional, island, and town maps; it also features a handy language appendix, complete transportation information, and detailed directions for anything that's hard to find.

Old Corinth, with its 6th-century B.C. Temple of Apollo, was the ancient gateway to the Peloponnese. See chapter 9.

• Detailed maps throughout
• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
• Insider tips from local expert authors

Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. From Athens to the Greek Islands - we have Greece covered. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series. Greek tourism is still benefiting from the development of facilities and infrastructure from the 2004 Olympics, as well as the introduction of new forms of tourism, such as marine, sports and spa tourism Greece is, of course, the land of ancient sites and architectural treasures-the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, and the reconstructed palace at Knosos among the best known.