Egypt in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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Egypt in the Essential Guides Series from the AA, exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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With everything you need for a memorable holiday, the Essential Spiral Egypt is a definite 'must-have'. The guide is split into colour-coded sections, including The Essence of..., Planning, Best Places to See, Best Things to Do & Exploring. There is helpful advice for planning your trip with information about when to go, getting there, being there & getting around. The Exploring section divides Egypt into colour-coded regions in accordance with the locator map on the cover flap. Hotels, restaurants, nightlife & places of interest are grouped within each region, with grid references & cross-referencing to ensure that it is easy to find what you are looking for in each area. Entries within the guide have been researched by experts & there are website addresses & practical information throughout. ...

Egypt Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide



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The land that is now Egypt nurtured an extraordinary pioneering civilization
- one of the oldest, most powerful, long-lasting
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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. ...