1 / 7Lonely Planet Greek Islands Travel Guide, 13th Edition
Lonely Planet Greek Islands is a 13th-edition English travel guide for planning trips across the Greek islands and Athens. Its 520 pages combine itineraries, maps, local recommendations and practical travel information, with broad coverage suited to multi-week trip planning.
At a glance
- Includes itineraries for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions.
- The guide describes coverage across Athens, the Cyclades, Crete and other Greek island regions.
- Features maps, vibrant photography and a pull-out map of Athens.
- Practical sections cover transport, local etiquette, money, accessibility and responsible travel.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad regional coverage and itinerary suggestions can help organise a multi-week Greek Islands trip.
- Combines destination recommendations with practical planning information and cultural context.
- A pull-out Athens map is included alongside other maps.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Lonely Planet |
|---|---|
| Edition | 13th |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 520 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1837583263 |
| Weight listed | 436 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 0.88 x 7.75 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a comprehensive classic guidebook and a new layout, but does not specify map scale or how frequently individual travel details are updated.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Travellers planning a multi-week itinerary across several Greek island regions.
- Readers who want a printed guide combining maps, sightseeing ideas and practical travel advice.
Less suited to
- Travellers seeking a narrowly focused guide to just one island or destination.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The supplied aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, but a smaller spread across lower star levels shows that experiences are not uniformly positive. Ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked. For trip planners, the guide’s stated breadth of coverage and planning tools may be useful, but the ratings do not establish how current or detailed any specific recommendation is.
Frequently asked questions
What regions does this guide cover?
The listing names Athens, the Saronic Gulf Islands, Cyclades, Crete, Dodecanese, Northeastern Aegean Islands, the Sporades and Evia, and the Ionian Islands.
Does it include maps?
Yes. The listing says it includes maps and a pull-out map of Athens.
Is this edition suitable for planning a longer trip?
The listing describes the classic guidebook format as intended for planning multi-week trips and mentions extended-journey itineraries.
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