Lonely Planet Egypt

All New Highlights and planning sections Easy-to-use maps Expanded listings Cross-referencing throughout Food and Drink chapter Most worldly-wise travellers swear by Lonely Planet... The Scotsman 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 - our bestselling guide to the ancient land of the Pharaohs covers every corner of this inspiring country. * Take A Cruise with our dedicated Nile Cruises chapter - we'll give you the low-down on everything that floats, from local feluccas to luxurious cruise ships * Get Around with our 128 detailed maps - including customised itineraries and a walking tour map to help you discover the medieval alleyways of Islamic Cairo * Get the Background on everything from pyramids to papyrus with our special sections on Pharaonic Egypt and the Egyptian Museum * Discover the Outdoors with our comprehensive coverage of Red Sea diving and desert safaris - we know every shipwreck and oasis! * Talk the Talk with the help of our Egyptian Arabic language chapter.Humphreys, Andrew is the author of 'Lonely Planet Egypt', published 2004 under ISBN 9781740594639 and ISBN 1740594630.