Product Description

The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Whether you want to explore the majestic sight of the Sphinx, Guardian of the Khafre's Pyramid at Giza or take a traditional felucca along the Nile, this Berlitz Pocket Guide to Egypt provides all the information you need to make the most of your trip. Clear, colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. The most popular attractions are highlighted and include Abu Simbel; the ancient temple of Ramesses II, Cairo; the largest city in Africa, The Valley of the Kings, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Egypt's intriguing history is explored within this guide, including a timeline of historical landmarks and feature boxes throughout highlighting particularly interesting facts. Entertainment and nightlife are detailed, so whether you want a folkloric evening with a traditional Beduin family or a night of sound-and-light shows and belly-dancing, there is something for all. Shopping in the Bazaars is made easy with this guide that highlights the best local produce and handicrafts to buy. Daytime excursions and children's activities, such as a camel ride in Sinai are also detailed, along with contact information for booking. A calendar of events details festivals and other commemorative dates, ensuring you don't miss out on some of Egypt's most exciting cultural events. An Eating Out section provides information on local specialities and useful Egyptian vocabulary for ordering food and drinks. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27588 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Customer Reviews

Good Guide
Purchased this guide just before going on a Nile cruise. Very useful to take with you on each of the trips and fits in your pocket OK

Berlitz guide to Egypt
Always find these small guides very good value for money. They are packed with information, good brief history and mentions most main sights. Useful to carry in a bag and refresh your memory when at a tomb, etc. The whole group used and enjoyed, thanks