Lonely Planet Athens Encounter [Paperback]

Victoria Kyriakopoulos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009 | Series: Encounter

What Will Your Athens Encounter Be…

Reliving the drama and glory of classical Athens along the Ancient Promenade
Savoring tender calamari under the stars at a lively taverna in Ano Petralona
Catching a flick alfresco from a moonlit rooftop terrace
Losing yourself in soulful blues in a dark and smoky rembetika club
Jostling through the colorful Athens Central Market - gastronomic highlight of the Athinas market district
Catching the sunrise on the beach after a hedonistic night in a glam Glyfada club

Discover Twice The City in Half The Time...

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation
Our expert author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment
Unique itineraries, from keeping your budget under control to embracing the city while escaping the heat
Locals share their secrets: from the curator's take on the treasures of the new Acropolis Museum to a DJ's alternative Athens

Editorial Reviews

Review

The London Times, July 21, 2007
'...Lonely Planet's Best of Athens proved itself to be the most current and accurate guide by a long way.'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 4th edition (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741049911
• ISBN-13: 978-1741049916
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Travel > Europe > Greece > Athens

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book was helpful, but maps are so-so, September 28, 2007

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Stuart T. Green "TechieStu" (Miami FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Best of Athens (Paperback)

This small guide was very helpful to a recent short trip to Athens. The recommendations of where to visit and day-by-day tours were good. It was nice that the guide was small and fit in my back pocket. However, the maps leave something to be desired. You might want to purchase additional Athens maps to go along with the book, or ask your hotel for some.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very useful guide to athens, May 14, 2007

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J. C. Ching "domesticated gamer" (Mill Valley, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Best of Athens (Paperback)

My wife and i were in athens for 3 days and this little book was always in my pocket. it was very useful for us the entire trip. although some of the restaurant suggestions i'd question that's to be expected. the rest of the information was excellent. i found myself referring to the maps and area descriptions constantly. well worth the investment.

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's out of date., July 2, 2006

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Sneezer Tulane - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Best of Athens (Paperback)

I guess I should have known that a 2004 guide to Athens is out of date in 2006. It hasn't been updated to reflect the fact that the metro now connects to the airport, and its Acropolis ticket info. is misleading--the Acropolis ticket is good for one visit only, not for four days. The free guide to Athens published by the Ministry of Tourism ("Wonderful Greece") has much better walking tours.