Fodor's Essential Egypt - Paperback

by Fodor's Travel Guides (Author)

Whether you want to cruise the Nile, explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, or see the Pyramids of Giza, the local Fodor's travel experts in Egypt are here to help! Fodor's Essential Egypt guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's "Essential" guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential Egypt travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 50 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink," "Nile Cruises," "Top Outdoor Adventures" and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on the Valley of the Kings, the Pyramids of Giza, "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Shopping in Cairo"
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• EGYPTIAN ARABIC LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cairo, Alexandria, The Nile Valley and Luxor, Sharm El-Sheikh, Aswan and Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel, Siwa Oasis and the Western Desert Oases, and more.

Planning on visiting any other regional destinations on this trip? Check out Fodor's Essential Israel, Fodor's Essential Turkey, and Fodor's Essential Morocco

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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