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
islands extensively and chosen the very best that Greece has to offer. We've
scoped out the beaches, explored the archaeological sites, visited the museums,
inspected the hotels, and reviewed the tavernas and ouzeries. Here's what we
consider to be 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 turn 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 crowded the Acropolis
was during religious festivals in
antiquity. See p. 129.
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