At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From world famous antiquities, fabulous landscapes, mile-long beaches and fascinating islands you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective and include the Acropolis, Knossos, Floating Monasteries and Olympia all brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Greece s fascinating and extensive history, tracing key events from the first settlement in the Aegean region in the 7th millennium BC to the Minoan culture (Europe s first advanced civilisation) to Roman domination and beyond. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life and throughout the guide you will find answers to Greece s more intriguing cultural questions such as Who recommended wine as a treatment for headaches? and Where did Cleopatra go for her wellness holidays? . A comprehensive Practicalities chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals, holidays and events throughout the year and also highlights where the best national parks and beaches can be found. There are plenty of Baedeker tips alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 48 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 5 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this beautiful and diverse country. Whether you want to enjoy the isolated, sun-drenched beaches hidden in rocky coves or explore modern bustling cities or nature reserves in innumerable river deltas, the 5 specially selected tours range from 100 400 miles so you can choose the tour to suit you. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.