Includes index.

How to use this guide -- Introducing the Greek Islands. Putting Greece on the map ; A portrait of the Greek Islands ; The history of Greece ; The Greek Islands through the year -- Ancient Greece. Gods, goddesses, and heroes ; The Trojan War ; Greek writers and philosophers ; Temple architecture ; Vases and vase painting -- The Greek Islands area by area. The Greek Islands at a glance ; The Ionian Islands ; The Argo-Saronic Islands ; The Sporades and Evvoia ; The Northeast Aegean Islands ; The Dodecanese ; The Cyclades ; Crete ; A short stay in Athens -- Travelers' needs. Where to stay ; Where to eat -- Survival guide. Practical information ; Travel information ; General index ; Phrase book ; Map of ferry routes

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Greece; features a region-by-region exploration of the islands, including the city of Athens; presents information on hotels and restaurants; and offers practical travel advice on issues such as transportation and currency.