Globetrotters The best of Cairo & Luxor provides an attractive, handy pocket guide to this eternally popular destination. The book features well-presented, to-the-point sections on the highlights of the city, places of interest, activities, accommodation, where to eat out, entertainment & excursions. It features travel tips, a general index & also a separate index for the places of interest. Each entry is cross referenced with the fold-out maps. The Highlights chapter features an introduction to each of the 20 featured highlights, information on its location & how to get there, contact details, opening hours, entry fees & tour details where applicable. The Sightseeing chapter features historic buildings, galleries & museums, parks & gardens. The chapters are arranged in directory form, with contact details, nearest metro stops, opening hours, & entry fees for each featured site. The Activities chapter features sports, activities for children, unusual activities unique to the city, suggested routes for walking tours (including map grid references, distance & duration, where to eat & drink) & organized tours, while the Shopping chapter covers shops & markets. Accommodation
Includes:: listings by area & price category. Eating out covers the cuisine of the region, as well as listings of suggested venues by area & price. Entertainment
Includes:: nightlife, music, theatre, festivals, casinos, pubs & clubs, & spectator sports. Excursions are cross-referenced with the excursions map, &
Includes:: transport options, distance, contact details, highlights & where to eat & drink. A handy Travel Tips section handles everything from transport & money to personal safety & etiquette.