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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Egypt in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...