Frommer's Greek Islands
Chapter One
The Best of the Greek Islands
From Santorini's dramatic caldera to the reconstructed palace of Knossos on Crete,
the Greek Islands are spectacular. There aren't many places in the world where the
forces of nature have come together with ancient sites and architectural treasures to
create such spectacular results.
It can be bewildering to plan your trip with so many options vying for your attention.
Take us along and we'll do the work for you. We've traveled the country extensively
and have chosen the very best that Greece has to offer. We've explored the
archaeological sites, visited the museums, inspected the hotels, reviewed the tavernas
and ouzeries, and scoped out the beaches. Here's what we consider the best of the best.
1 The Best of Ancient Greece
Acropolis (Athens): No matter how
many photographs you've seen, nothing
can prepare you for watching the
light change the marble of the buildings,
still standing after thousands of
years, from hon ... read full excerpt from Frommer's Greek Islands ebook
