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Egypt - DK Eyewitness Guide
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Settling along the fertile banks of the Nile, the ancient Egyptians established a magnificent and enduring civilization whose achievements have captured the imagination of the world ever since.
An ideal introduction to this desert land, the guide locates Egypt geographically, setting it in both modern and historical context and explains how life changes throughout the year. It also features an overview of the country's many specialities, main sightseeing attractions and a complete area-by-area guide - all described with maps, photographs and detailed illustrations - plus a special section on Cairo.
Expertly researched information on hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, sports and entertainments ensure all your needs are taken care of; while a survival guide section offers you practical advice on everything from posting a letter to navigating public transport.
- Over 1,000 photographs, illustrations and maps
- Cutaways and floorplans of all the major sights
- 3-D aerial views of all Cairo's most interesting districts
- Where to eat, where to stay and how to get around
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN: 0751368725
Published: 2003
Paperback: 352 pages
Price: £14.99
Egypt - Rough Guide
Egypt remains the most popular and varied destination in the Middle East and the Rough Guide to Egypt a trusted companion. 'The best of the four guides we sampled', wrote the Irish Times, 'full of indispensable, erudite advice'.
With a 200-page section devoted to Cairo and the pyramids alone, and full coverage of desert travel, Red Sea diving and Nile cruises, this is an indispensable handbook.
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 1843530503
Published: 2003
Paperback: 832 pages
Price: £12.99
Egypt - Lonely Planet
Music and sheesha smoke wafting from the open doorway of a Cairo coffeehouse, the rippling dunes and blinding white sand of the Western Desert, and the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel and Karnak - this bestselling guide to the ancient land of the Pharaohs covers every corner of this inspiring country.
- Dedicated Nile Cruises chapter with the low-down on everything from local feluccas to luxurious cruise ships
- 128 detailed maps - including customised itineraries and a walking tour map to help you discover the medieval alleyways of Islamic Cairo
- Special sections on Pharaonic Egypt and the Egyptian Museum
- Comprehensive coverage of Red Sea diving and desert safaris
- Egyptian Arabic language chapter
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1740594630
Published: 2004, 7th edition
Paperback: 536 pages, 128 maps
Price: £13.99
Egypt - Footprint
The oldest tourist destination in the world, this guide covers all the flavours of Egypt:
- Heiroglyphics, haggling and hammans
- Diving tips from PADI courses to liveaboards
- Enjoy over a thousand species of fish in the Red Sea
- Camels, citadels and climbing Mount Sinai
- Bellydancing and sugary Bedouin tea
- Waking up to the call of the muezzin
- Best activities from desert safaris to lake fishing and trekking
- Getting around from boats along the Nile to navigating the back streets of Cairo
Publisher: Footprint
ISBN: 190347177X
Published: 2004, 4th edition
Paperback: 592 pages
Price: £13.99
The Hotel Book. Great Escapes Africa
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Take one look through this book and you'll be planning your next five holidays before you know it. This selection of the most splendid getaway havens nestled throughout the continent is sure to please even the most finicky voyagers. Everything you need to know about each hotel, including prices, services, contact information and reading recommendations, is provided alongside opulent interior and exterior photographs.
Includes Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar.
'This is one for the coffee table, providing more than enough material for a good drool. Gorgeousness between the cover' - TimeOut, London
Author: Shelley-Maree Cassidy
Publisher: Taschen
ISBN: 3822819115
Published: 2003
Hardcover: 238 x 302 mm, 400 pages
Price: £19.99
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