Insight Compact Guide Egypt

by Rauch, Michel; Ingram, David; Krause, Axel; Ramsay, Sarah Louise

• ISBN13: 9789812348142
• ISBN10: 981234814X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Egypt. This 354-page book includes a section detailing Egypt's history, 8 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from its spectacular pyramids to its energentic bazaars, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many incredible photographs and 12 maps. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Top Ten Sights	p. 4
An Ancient Land	p. 7
Historical Highlights	p. 20
Places
Cairo	p. 24
Giza, Saqqarah and Memphis	p. 38
Alexandria	p. 45
In the Garden of Egypt	p. 51
Luxor, Karnak and Thebes	p. 54
Luxor to Aswan	p. 70
Aswan	p. 74
The Pilgrim's Way	p. 80
Port Said to Hurghadah	p. 83
Sun, Sea and Desert	p. 90
Desert Oases	p. 92
The Sinai Peninsula	p. 95
Culture
Ancient Egypt and the Arts	p. 101
Festivals	p. 107
Practical Information
Food and Drink	p. 111
Nightlife	p. 114
Active Holidays	p. 115
Practical Information	p. 117
Accommodation	p. 124
Index	p. 128
Useful Phrases
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