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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Egypt at 1:1, 125, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet, with a very generous overlap between the two sides. The map covers of the whole country, including the whole of the Western Desert & the Sinai, with just the southernmost part of the Red Sea coast shown as an inset. Road network is easy to see on a clear base which shows the country’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, & plenty of names of mountain ranges, hills, etc. National Parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: desert tracks & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces; the map also shows oil pipelines. Symbols highlight numerous places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient Egyptian & other archaeological remains, monasteries & religious sites, etc. Around El Alamein, often not included on maps which concentrate on covering the Nile Valley & Sinai, locations of war cemeteries are marked. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° & an index of place names. Map legend

Includes:: English.*” World Mapping Project”* is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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