
Baedeker is proud to welcome this brand new guide to Egypt. At the heart of this full-colour & visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information & over 200 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the temples, pyramids & treasures of the pharaohs to bustling bazaars & oasis towns, you will find all the sights & top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective & include the Great Temple of Ramses II & Temple of Horus, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear & concise background texts cover Egypt's fascinating history & culture, tracing the key events from ancient times up to the present day. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that provide a rare glimpse into everyday life in the 'kingdom of pharaohs, gods & hieroglyphs'. A comprehensive ' Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food & drink, health, shopping, language, sport & much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities. It reveals when & where you can catch festivals, holidays & events throughout the year & also highlights the best beaches & dive sites worth visiting. There are plenty of ' Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places & sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, not to mention 77 detailed maps & plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay & top venues to eat & drink en route. There are 8 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this magical country, whether you want to experience a classic Nile cruise, follow in the footsteps of Moses & climb Mount Sinai or explore the White Desert. Journey lengths range from 2 days to 2 weeks, so you can choose the tour to suit you & top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them. All of this invaluable information is contained in a handy plastic wallet that means that you can keep the guide & map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
- setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.