Frommer's Greece
Chapter One
The Best of Greece
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 Knossos
among the best known. But Greece is much more: It offers age-old spectacular
natural sights, for instance-from Santorini's caldera to the gray pinnacles of rock of
the Meteora-and modern diversions ranging from elegant museums to luxury
resorts. 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 Travel Experiences
Making Haste Slowly: Give yourself
time to sit in a seaside taverna and
watch the fishing boats come and go.
If you visit Greece in the spring, take
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