ATHENS (ENCOUNTER LONELY PLANET)

Athens is fresh from a burst of urban renewal, and the energy is infectious. Now the downtown galleries and bars are as big a drawcard as the Acropolis in this exuberant, hedonistic town. This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.
- Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps.
- Expert author recommendations for restaurants, bars and sights.
- Excursions to Delphi, Hydra and Cape Sounion.
- Tips on alternative Athens from a local DJ.