Lonely Planet Greece

2025 - 2026 Travel Guide Plan the Trip of a Lifetime Detailed Itineraries & Maps Insider Tips Covers Athens, Peloponnese, Crete, Ionian Islands and more
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Greece. Eat crispy bougatsa in Hania, marvel at ancient wonders in Delos, swim under waterfalls on Samos, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Greece.

Discover Greece's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from village-hopping on Tinos to discover some of the best regional food and tavernas, to sailing to Delos to marvel at ancient wonders, and swimming under waterfalls on the beautiful island of Samos.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Greece travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Greece effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Athens
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from The Acropolis to Ancient Mycenae and Spinalonga Island
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Greek culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Athens; Peloponnese; Central Greece; Northern Greece; Saronic Gulf Islands; Cyclades; Crete; Dodecanese; Northeastern Aegean Islands; The Sporades & Evia; Ionian Islands

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Greece.

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