Lonely Planet Egypt (Country Travel Guide)
by Matthew FirestoneLonely PlanetNo one knows Egypt like Lonely Planet. Our 10th edition will take you from the dusty streets of Cairo to the wondrous Pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor. To wash off the dust, go diving in the Red Sea before boarding a felucca for a breezy cruise along the Nile.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts to get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Diving chapter takes you beneath one of the Underwater Wonders of the World, the Red Sea
Ancient Egypt decoded by nenowned Egyptologist, Dr. Joann Fletcher
Green Index highlights the best ecofriendly options
Frommer's Egypt (Frommer's Complete Guides)
by Mohamed el HebeishyFrommers- ISBN13: 9780470591567
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- Our expert take on Egypt covers everything from the Pyramids in Giza and Luxor's temples to diving the Red Sea and navigating the streets of Cairo.
- Features an English-Arabic language glossary, plus an "Active Vacation Planner" that details the best places to go for sailing, diving, climbing, biking, and more
National Geographic Traveler: Egypt
by Andrew HumphreyNational Geographic- ISBN13: 9781426205217
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National Geographic Traveler: Egypt, 3rd Edition takes you into the heart of ancient and modern Egypt, from Cairo and Luxor to the Valley of the Kings and Aswan Dam. You’ll find a plethora of new experiences, such as how to ride a camel properly, belly dance, and travel in the footsteps of the Holy Family.
Flaubert in Egypt: A Sensibility on Tour (Penguin Classics)
by Gustave FlaubertPenguin ClassicsAt once a classic of travel literature and a penetrating portrait of a 'sensibility on tour', Flaubert in Egypt wonderfully captures the young writer's impressions during his 1849 voyages. Using diaries, letters, travel notes, and the evidence of Flaubert's travelling companion, Maxime Du Camp, Francis Steegmuller reconstructs his journey through the bazaars and brothels of Cairo and down the Nile to the Red Sea.
Lonely Planet Egypt (Country Guide)
by Matthew FirestoneLonely PlanetDiscover Egypt
Find a Cairo coffeehouse to suit your own style; unwind, chat and inhale deeply over a sheesha
Forget hot springs: try a hot sand bath in the middle of the desert
Take belly-dancing lessons from the most famous teacher in Egypt
Relax in the soft light of early morning on a Nile cruise
In This Guide:
Five authors, 295 days of research, hundreds of touts and a week-long scuba course
Special chapter on cruising the Nile: choose from timeless feluccas and splendid dahabiyyas, the Rolls Royce of their era
Illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life
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Egypt's Belle Epoque: Cairo and the Age of the Hedonists
by Trevor MostynTauris Parke PaperbacksYour Travel Guide to Ancient Egypt (Passport to History)
by Nancy DayRunestone PressThe Spell of Egypt
by Robert HichensCosimo ClassicsIn Egypt one ever seeks the dead in sunshine, black vaults in the land of the gold. But here in Abydos I was accompanied by whiteness. The general effect of Seti's mighty temple is that it is a white temple when seen in full sunshine and beneath a sky of blinding blue. In an arid place it stands, just beyond an Egyptian village that is a maze of dust... -from "Abydos" Leave it to a beloved novelist to bring to life the allure and mystery of Egypt. First published in 1908 under the title Egypt and Its Monuments, this is a beautifully poetic valentine to that desert land by Robert Hichens, one of the most popular fiction writers of the early 20th century. Romantic and transporting, this lovely book explores the "drowsily splendid" pyramids, the "terrible repose" of the Sphinx, the "silver eddies" of the Nile, the "immense aspect of patience" suggested by the Colossi of Memnon, the Tombs of the Kings, where a "king's silence bids you be silent," and more. Whether you've actually traveled down the Nile or have only dreamed about it, you will be swept away by Hichens' idyllic prose. British novelist ROBERT SMYTHE HICHENS (1864-1950) also wrote The Garden of Allah, The Lady Who Lied, and The Paradine Case.
Berlitz Egypt: Handbook (Berlitz Handbooks)
by Ryan LevittBerlitz TravelBerlitz Handbook Egypt is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this fascinating destination, with 304 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to Egypt – from exploring chaotic Cairo to venturing into the desert on a safari or diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea.
The guide starts with a rundown of Egypt’s Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the magnificent Pyramids and Tutankhamun’s gold mask to the pleasures of drifting down the Nile on a cruise ship. In the Trip Planner you’ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time in Egypt, whether you’re embarking on a week’s tour of the temples and pyramids or a month of sporting activities.
The Places Section covers Egypt’s most significant regions, starting with the capital, Cairo and the Great Pyramids, heading along the Nile to the great temples in the Valley of the Kings, on to the Sinai and Red Sea resorts, and ending in the oases of the desert. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you’ll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting a classic walking route such as a tour of Islamic Cairo or a walk round the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of Egypt’s culture, from belly dancing in Cairo to hieroglyphs and Ramadan.
Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to Egypt’s historical and cultural background, plus information on the country’s cuisine.
Finally, a handy 8-page Phrasebook section provides a wealth of language expertise for which the Berlitz brand is famous.
Egypt Forever
by Patrick LonguevilleAmerican University in Cairo PressIn Egypt Forever, photographer Patrick Longueville depicts the mysterious beauty of Egypt in the majesty of its ancient heritage and in the faces of its people. Showcasing over 120 blackand- white photographs, Egypt Forever alternates stunning images of architecture with closeup photographs from everyday life and haunting portraits of Egyptians. Longueville expresses in vivid detail his passion for Egypt, as well as his conviction that, like a thread running through its long history, Egypt has eternally preserved its unique characteristics. Arranged thematically in chapters such as 'Light', 'Wisdom', and 'Mediterranean', each one opening with a prose poem evoking Egypt’s quiet charms, Egypt Forever invites readers to experience the timeless charm of Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria and their inhabitants. Included too are an introduction by noted French artist Claude Bureau and an epilogue by Egyptian literary figure Mohamed Salmawy. Whether it’s a view of Alexandrian fishermen wading into the sea, the intricate arabesque design on a mosque wall, or the smile of a girl in a headscarf, Egypt Forever is a visual love letter to Egypt’s multifaceted beauty.
