Egypt

Book Description

The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur of Luxor's monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet's bestselling guide to Egypt packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun's tomb.
　　MEET THE PHARAOHS - an illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life.
　　CRUISE THE NILE - for felucca fun, Agatha Christie-style nostalgia or kid-friendly cruising, our expert tips make finding the right trip a breeze.
　　DIVE IN - the definitive Red Sea diving guide will get you underwater and feeling on top of the world.
　　SLEEP IN STYLE - whatever your style, opinionated reviews bring you the best city hotels, Nile flotels, budget hostels and sunny resorts.
　　GET ORGANISED, STAY CONNECTED - tap into authoritative advice on transport, safety, Internet access and digital photography.

Table Of Content

The Authors


Getting Started


Itineraries


Snapshot


History


Pharaonic Egypt


The Culture


Environment


Food&Drink


Cairo


Egyptian Museum


Around Cairo


Nile Valley:Beni Suef to Qena


Nile Valley:Luxor


Cruising the Nile


Nile Valley:Esna to Abu Simbel


Western Desert


Alexandria&the Mediterranean Coast