The Rough Guide to Egypt 7

by Richardson, Dan; Richardson, Dan; Rough Guides

• ISBN13: 9781843537823
• ISBN10: 1843537826
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-30
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Egypt is your indispensable guide to the oldest tourist destination on earth. The full- colour introduction highlights ''what not to miss'', from jeep or camel safaris in the Western desert to the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. This fully-updated 7th edition includes expanded coverage of Nile cruises and diving in the Red Sea and Mediterranean, as well as up-to-date coverage of Cairo, with accommodation and restaurants conveniently organised by district. The guide includes brand new "authors picks" section highlighting all the top places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget and new colour sections on temples, Islamic architecture and reef flora and fauna. The guide also takes a comprehensive look at Egypt's fascinating history and culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.The Rough Guide to Egypt is like having a local friend plan your trip!

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 06
Where to go	p. 07
When to go	p. 11
Things not to miss	p. 13
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Health	p. 34
Getting around	p. 38
Accommodation	p. 45
Food and drink	p. 48
The media	p. 52
Festivals	p. 53
Sports and outdoor activities	p. 56
Crime and personal safety	p. 57
Culture and etiquette	p. 59
Travelling with children	p. 62
Travel essentials	p. 63
Guide	p. 77
Cairo and the Pyramids	p. 79
The Nile Valley	p. 275
The Western Desert Oases	p. 469
Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast	p. 567
The Delta	p. 619
The Canal Zone	p. 639
Sinai	p. 661
The Red Sea coast and Eastern Desert	p. 723
	p. 761
The historical framework	p. 763
Islam	p. 785
Chronology	p. 791
Music	p. 796
Books	p. 803
Language	p. 817
Egyptian Arabic	p. 819
Egyptian food and drink terms	p. 822
Glossary	p. 826
Travel store	p. 831
Small print & Index	p. 841
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