Egypt at 1:1, 200, 000 on light, waterproof at tear-resistant map published by Freytag & Berndt in their “ World Compact” series which combines a country map with street plans & extensive tourist information: descriptions of places of interest, a fact-box, etc. The map is double-sided, with a good overlap between the sides, but does not cover the whole country. In the east the whole of the Sinai Peninsula & most of the Red Sea coast is included. West of the Nile Valley, in the northern half coverage extends along the Mediterranean coast just beyond Alexandria to include Abu Mena, with the Siwa Oasis shown as an inset; the southern half stretches beyond Al Karga. Topography is shown by very effective relief shading with spot heights, graphics for salt lakes, swamps, deserts, oasis, water wells, etc, & plenty of names of geographical features. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: desert tracks & gives distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Icons indicate various places of tourist interest such as campsites, UNESCO World Heritage sites, other historical & archaeological sites, hot springs, beaches, etc. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines drawn at 1° intervals.A special feature of Freytag & Berndt’s World Compact series are additional street plans & information panels, illustrated with colour photos, with descriptions of main tourist destinations, important natural features, facts & figures about the country, a phrase book, tourist tips, etc. The map of Egypt

Includes:: street plans of central Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan & Sharm El Sheikh. Map legend & all the text in the information panels is bilingual English – German.



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Egypt on an indexed map from Gizi Map with detailed presentation of the topography, excellent for exploring the country beyond the Nile Valley including the western deserts, Sinai & the coastline of the Red Sea & the Gulf of Suez. The whole country, from the Libyan border to the Gulf of Aqaba & south to the Sudanese border, is shown together. Topography is presented by altitude coloring with numerous spot heights, plus graphics for rocky outcrops, salt flats, coral reefs, symbols marking locations of oases & wells, etc. The map shows names of many deserts, plateaux, hill ranges, seasonal streams, etc. Road network

Includes:: tracks across the deserts. Railways & local airfields are shown, as well as the country’s administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Also marked are oil wells, pipelines, & aqueducts. Symbols highlight various places of interests, including ancient archaeological remains, religious sites, natural features, beaches & diving sites, etc, showing many places outside the traditional tourist routes. Names of towns, villages & administrative units & of most geographical features are given in both the Roman & Arabic alphabets. The map is indexed & has lines of latitude & longitude drawn at 1° intervals. The multilingual legend

Includes:: English & Arabic.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a wall map.



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Egypt in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical & accessible guides to a number of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry & easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most of their time away. Presented in a paperback PVC format, each guide in the series provides vital tips for visitors &

Includes:: information on the best places to stay, eat & shop, star-rated top attractions, detailed regional profiles & recommendations of the best tours & excursions. Individual titles also have a separate, pull-out overview map in the rear pocket of the guide that serves as a companion to the book itself. An introductory section profiles the destination with details of the l&, a brief history, government & economy & the people. Every chapter is summarised in the ‘ At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. There is also a Travel Tips section at the back of each guide providing practical guidance & information on tourist information services, entry requirements, customs, health requirements, getting there, what to pack, money matters, accommodation, transport, business hours, time difference, electricity, health precautions, useful phrases, personal safety, emergencies, etiquette & tipping.

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Egypt Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Egypt in the Berlitz Handbook series; comprising a range of guides providing comprehensive information on a range of international countries. Each guide is arranged by region, with individual sections on notable cities & towns in the area, in addition to ...

Egypt in the Compact Guide series from Insight is an accessible & handy reference guide, describing main sites & cultural highlights. Each illustrated guide

Includes:: an introductory chapter with a selection of the top ten things to do & gives visitors an insight into history, culture & geography. An extensive

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Egypt on the double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed map from ITMB, presenting the Nile Valley up to Luxor at 1:700, 000, with the whole country shown on the reverse at 1:1, 650, 000. Plans of the Giza Pyramids & maps of Alexandria & environs of Cairo are also included. On one side is a map of the Nile Valley from Luxor to the Delta, showing road & rail connections along the river & to the Gulf of Suez & Sinai & indicating locations of various archeological sites & other places of interest. Coverage along the Mediterranean coast extends west to include El Alamein, showing road access both from Cairo & Alexandria. On the reverse is a map covering the while of the country at 1:1, 650, 000 (as shown on our cartography sample), with less detailed tourist information along the Nile Valley, but with places of interest in other parts of the country. Both maps indicate local administrative boundaries with names of the provinces, have a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1º, & are indexed. Also included are a plan of the Giza Pyramids, a map of Alexandria showing main roads & districts in the city, & places of interest including beaches, plus a map of the environs of Cairo showing road access to Giza & Saqqara. ...

Marco Polo Egypt: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all Egypt`s attractions with this up-to-date & authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. You`ll discover great hotels, authentic restaurants, plus shopping tips & information on festivals & events. Further sections include: Trips & Tours, Sports & Activities, Travel with Kids, Travel Tips & Links, Blogs, Apps & more. Useful too is the ` Perfect Route`, which outlines a journey through the country, & the handy folding pull-out map supplied in addition to the Road Atlas inside. The country on the Nile isn`t exactly short on superlatives. It is considered the cradle of civilisation & as having established mankind`s oldest system of administration. The use of stone to construct buildings was invented in Egypt, archaeologists discovered the earliest recorded human history here, & the last remaining wonder of the ancient world still stands: the Pyramids of Giza. With Marco Polo Egypt, you too can discover the Land of the Pharaohs, also now a land for divers, sun-worshippers, desert explorers & culture vultures. The practical pocket-sized guide takes you to a destination that has so much to fascinate & entice. Would you prefer to go diving in the Red Sea or take an Agatha Christie style cruise on Nile to the temples & tombs of the Pharaohs? Enjoy a shisha in a trendy Alexandria cafe or watch the sun set across the vast desert? Join the bustle of Africa`s most exciting city, Cairo, or simply gaze at the pyramids? Egypt awaits! The Insider Tips reveal how to have an unforgettable trip with local Bedouin in the Sinai & where you can get an excellent vegetarian breakfast. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. By following the Trips & Tours you can enjoy some intense Egyptian experiences: cruising to the country`s most beautiful temples, a night hike up Mount Sinai & visiting some desert oases. With its fascinating underwater world of coral reefs, sweeping bays & long beaches, Egypt`s Red Sea Coast has some great places to enjoy your favourite active pursuits
- the most important contacts & details can be found in the Sport & Activities chapter. The Dos & Don`ts warn you against annoying the fish & getting taken in by fake guides. Marco Polo Egypt provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the country. To help you get around there`s the detailed Road Atlas, a useful map of Cairo in the cover, plus the pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!
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Egypt at 1:1, 000, 000 on an indexed map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing combining coverage of the eastern half of the country with a large street plan of Cairo, plus a plan of Luxor including the archaeological remains ancient Thebes on left bank of the Nile. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont.A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. The main map covers the eastern half of the country at 1:1, 000, 000 with the Nile Valley & Sinai, extending west to cover much of the Western Desert & include El Alamein & the archaeological remains at al-Hariga. The map shows the road & rail networks, including desert tracks, as well as local airports & ferry links. Topography is shown by relief shading, with colouring for the cultivated areas, seasonal rivers & wadis, plus spot heights. Also marked are local administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Numerous archeological & other cultural sights as well as interesting natural features are prominently highlighted. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. An extensive index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Most of the reverse side is taken by a large street plan of Cairo’s central districts, including Old Cairo with the Coptic Churches, the Citadel & the Grand Bazaar. The plan is not indexed. A map of the Luxor area shows a street plan of the town including the Karnak temple, plus all of the sites of the Western Thebes Necropolis with road access to Valley of the Kings & other archaeological remains. Also provided is an inset at 1:5, 200, 000 covering the whole of Egypt, plus a map showing road distances.

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Map with relief shading showing main roads & places of interest. The principal map concentrates on Sinai & the Nile delta & valley at 1:1 million scale, reaching as far south as Lake Nasser & Aswan. The whole country is presented as an inset at 1:5 million. In addition there is a street map of Cairo & a map of the tombs etc at Thebes/ Karnak/ Luxor. ...