About this book
The new full-colour Rough Guide to Egypt is the definitive guide to this amazing country, whose ancient civilization still fascinates today. But there's more to Egypt than just pyramids and temples. The Red Sea offers some of the world's finest diving, a few hours by air from Europe. There are awesome dunes and lush oases to explore in its deserts, and fantastic bazaars and mosques in the capital, Cairo.
Detailed accounts of every attraction, along with crystal-clear maps and plans, make it easy to access anything from remote oases to nightlife that only locals know. You'll find lavish photography and colour maps throughout, along with insider tips on how to get the best out of Luxor's temples or Sinai's beach resorts. At every point, the Rough Guide steers you to the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops across every price range, giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions.
Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Egypt.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- Author picks 11
- When to go 13
- Things not to miss 14
- BASICS 26
- Getting there 27
- Getting around 29
- Accommodation 34
- Food and drink 35
- The media 38
- Festivals 39
- Sports and outdoor activities 41
- Culture and etiquette 42
- Shopping 45
- Travelling with children 46
- Travel essentials 47
- THE GUIDE 62
- 1 Cairo and the Pyramids 62
- 2 The Nile Valley 206
- 3 The Western Desert Oases 372
- 4 Alexandria, the Mediterranean coast and the Delta 458
- 5 The Canal Zone 510
- 6 Sinai 526
- 7 The Red Sea Coast 568
- CONTEXTS 594
- History 595
- Islam 612
- Ancient Egyptian Temples 616
- Music 618
- Books 624
- Language 629
- Glossary 635
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 638
