Rick Steves Greece

Walk in the steps of Socrates, test the acoustics of the amphitheater of Epidavros, and set sail for Santorini: with Rick Steves, Greece is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Greece you’ll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Greece
• Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the Parthenon and the Agora to the small towns and beaches of the Peloponnese
• How to connect with culture: Go back in time at the National Archaeological Museum, sample olives and feta in the Mediterranean sunshine, or sip ouzo at a local taverna
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
• Detailed maps for exploring on the go
• Useful resources including a packing list, a Greek phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
• Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Nafplio, Epidavros, Mycenae, Olympia, Patra, Kardamyli, the Mani Peninsula, Monemvasia, Sparta, Mystras, Hydra, Mykonos, Delos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Folegandros, Rhodes, and more

Spending a week or less in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Athens!

Cameron Hewitt was born in Denver and grew up in central Ohio. Since moving to Seattle and joining Rick Steves’ Europe (where he serves as content manager) in 2000, Cameron has traveled to more than 35 European countries, contributing to guidebooks, tours, radio and television shows, and other media. Cameron is married to his high school sweetheart (and favorite travel partner), Shawna, and enjoys taking photos, trying new restaurants, and planning his next trip.

Gene Openshaw has co-authored more than a dozen books with Rick, specializing in Europe’s art, history, and culture. In particular, their Europe 101: History and Art for the Traveler and Europe’s Top 100 Masterpieces have helped bring European art to life. Gene also writes for Rick’s television shows, produces the audio tours, and is a regular guest on Rick’s radio show. For public TV, Gene has co-authored two television specials with Rick: Fascism in Europe and the ambitious six-hour series Art of Europe. Outside of the travel world, Gene has composed an opera called Matter, a violin sonata, and dozens of songs. Gene lives near Seattle, where he roots for the Mariners in good times and bad. Check out his latest book on art, travel, and love: Michelangelo at Midlife.