Lonely Planet Pocket Athens: Discover Twice the City in Half the Time | Top Sights | Maps & Walking Tours | Covers Acropolis Area, Monastiraki & Psyrri, Syntagma & Plaka and more (Pocket Guide)

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Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Athens.

This latest edition uncovers the city’s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from exploring Athens Central market and its spice-laden streets; to seeing the historic starting point of the Panathenaic Procession at Kerameikos, the city’s ancient burial ground; and touring the history of modern Greek painting at the sparkling National Gallery.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s PocketAthens travel guide:

Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 – 7 daysAll-new structure and designthat’s easy to use so you can navigate Athens effortlesslyExciting ‘Three Perfect Days’ itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activitiesEat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendorsVibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of AthensExplore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area’s personality and unique experiencesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Acropolis to Ancient Agora and Filopappou HillEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Covers: Acropolis Area; Monastiraki & Psyrri; Syntagma & Plaka; Kolonaki & Ilisia; Pangrati & Mets; Exarhia, Omonia & Kypseli; Filopappou Hill, Thisio & Petralona; Keramikos, Gazi & Metaxourgio plus day trips to Athens Riviera; Temple of Poseidon at Sounion; Attica Wineries

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet’s Pocket Athens.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 7th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1837583293
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837583294
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.5 x 6.05 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Pocket Guide
Best Sellers Rank: #128,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6 in Athens Travel Guides #12 in General Greece Travel Guides #55 in General Europe Travel Guides
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