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 ...

Discover the world's oldest tourist destination with Footprint's fully revised & updated 5th edition of Egypt. Cairo, camels & citadels, belly dancing & bedouins all await the intrepid explorer; whether you want to dive the Red Sea, sail down the Nile in a felucca or uncover temples & tombs, this guide has them all. It

Includes:: a comprehensive background & history section, plus thorough listings on the best activities, where to find the best food & drink & how to get around giving the independent traveller the tools to really experience Egypt. Detailed culture, history & background sections give the traveller the opportunity to understand the culture & support the local community. This guide provides diving tips, from PADI courses to liveaboards. It describes best activities, from desert safaris to lake fishing & trekking. It features great maps to help you get around: from boats along the Nile to navigating the backstreets of Cairo. It

Includes:: a full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & provide practical advice to help find the best experiences.



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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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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. ...

Ancient even to the ancients, Egypt was a great nation a thousand years before the Minoan civilization was established in Crete. It was viewed by the Greeks & Romans of 2, 000 years ago with the same awe with which we view ancient Rome & Greece today. A visit to Egypt is like a journey back in time, but the country offers much more than just its history. Made up almost entirely of desert, Egypt owes its past, present & future to a single body of water, the river Nile. This well-researched guide leads the reader on a journey through the ages from the tombs of the Pharoahs to the modern engineering feats of the Suez Canal & the mighty Aswan Dam. An excellent introduction to the most endlessly fascinating civilization in the world. ...

Egypt in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to `A Brief History` actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

A new series of handy pocket guides for explorers of Egypt`s rich past & exciting present, packed with information & brilliantly illustrated with color photographs, maps, plans, & 3-D drawings
- all in just 48 pages. Alexandria has long been known as the Bride of the Mediterranean, & this new book can help you explore the city & make her your own. Packed full of helpful information & potential itineraries, it`s a must-have for any visit to Alexandria & the neighboring areas of the coast
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Part of the popular ” Egypt Pocket Guide” series, this compact, full-color guide is an ideal introduction to the cultural, religious, artistic, & architectural heritage of Egypt`s Coptic Christian community. Covering the ancient monasteries of Wadi Natrun & the streets & churches of Old Cairo, & ranging from Deir Mar Antonius on the Red Sea to Abu Mena on the north coast, this handy book is ideal for first-time visitors & experienced travelers alike. With over 150 color photos, maps, & 3D drawings, ” Coptic Egypt” is a colorful & informative traveling companion. ...