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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens & the Mainland Paperback – June 2 2015

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens & the Mainland is your in-depth guide to the very best of Greece, Athens, and the mainland.

Check out our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide and make your trip to Greece, Athens, and the mainland packed with history, culture, and adventure. Visit archeological sites like the Acropolis, and take walking tours of the sites of ancient Greece. Embrace outdoor activities like hiking the Samarian Gorge or windsurfing off Corfu, or relax and enjoy restaurants that serve superb wines and lots of delicious Greek food. Whether you're looking for interesting shops and markets, or searching for fun activities to do with children, our Eyewitness Travel Guide has it all.

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• Detailed itineraries and "don't miss" destination highlights at a glance.
• Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
• Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
• Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
• Area maps marked with sights.
• Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
• Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.

With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens & the Mainland truly shows you Greece, Athens, and the mainland as no one else can.

Recommended : For an in-depth guidebook to the islands of Greece, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greek Islands , which offers the most complete coverage of the Greek islands, trip-planning itineraries, and more.

• Print length 352 pages
• Language English
• Publisher DK Eyewitness Travel
• Publication date June 2 2015
• Dimensions 13.21 x 2.11 x 22.15 cm
• ISBN-10 1465427961
• ISBN-13 978-1465427960
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"Known…for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." – Chicago Tribune

"The best option…Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." – The Philadelphia Inquirer

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Eyewitness Travel (June 2 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465427961
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465427960
• Item weight ‏ : ‎ 635 g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.21 x 2.11 x 22.15 cm
• #55 in Athens Travel Guides
• #546 in Eyewitness Guidebook Series
• #2,402 in Tourist Destinations & Museums

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DK Eyewitness Greece, Athens and the Mainland (Travel Guide) Paperback – 7 May 2020

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Discover ancient worlds in a spectacular landscape Whether you want to explore the awe inspiring Acropolis, relax on the unspoiled beaches of the Máni archipelago or simply indulge in deliciously fresh Greek food, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Greece has to offer. From the ancient wonders of Delphi and Olympos to the rugged coastline of the Máni peninsula, Greece dazzles with an array of breathtaking sites and scenery. Amid this historic landscape lie a number of cosmopolitan and vibrant cities brimming with trendy tavernas, excellent eateries and first-rate museums. Our recently updated guide brings Greece to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring photography and our and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the county's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: -our pick of Greece's must-sees , top experiences and hidden gems -the best spots to eat , drink , shop and stay -detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy -easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice : get ready, get around and stay safe - colour-coded chapters to every part of the Greek mainland, from Athens to Northern Greece, the Peloponnese to Western Greece Visiting the Greek Islands? Try our DK Eyewitness Greek Islands .

• Print length 272 pages
• Language English
• Publisher DK Eyewitness Travel
• Publication date 7 May 2020
• Dimensions 12.7 x 1.57 x 21.74 cm
• ISBN-10 0241409365
• ISBN-13 978-0241409367
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"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." ― Chicago Tribune

"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." ― The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Experience the world with DK Eyewitness. DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip. Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Eyewitness Travel (7 May 2020)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241409365
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241409367
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.57 x 21.74 cm
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Whether you plan to watch the sun sink behind the marble columns of the Parthenon in Athens, visit iconic archaeological sites such as Delphi and Olympia, or simply soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of Halkidikí, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that mainland Greece has to offer. World-class museums and archaeological sites may be the first things that come to mind when you think of Greece, but there are things both old and new to explore. Take Europe's oldest city, for example: Athens has a youthful energy and buzzing nightlife, where upmarket restaurants stand alongside traditional grill eateries and old-school ouzeris jostle with the trendy cocktail bars of up-and-coming urban neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, awes visitors with its Byzantine churches and vibrant contemporary art scene. You'll discover: -Our pick of Greece's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the country easy - Easy-to-follow itineraries - Expert advice : get ready, get around and stay safe - Color-coded chapters to every part of Greece, from Central Athens North to Central Athens South, The Peloponnese to Northern Greece - A lightweight format , so you can take it with you wherever you go Our updated guide brings Greece to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Touring the Islands? Try our DK Eyewitness Greek Islands . Want the best of Athens in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens.

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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.  DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. https://www.dk.com/

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"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." — Chicago Tribune

"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." — The Philadelphia Inquirer

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