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 the ancient sites and
architectural treasures to create such dramatic 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 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]
The 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 honey to rose
to deep red to stark white. If the
crowds get you down, remember how
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