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Lonely Planet Egypt

Format: Paperback
Author: Virginia Maxwell
ReleaseDate: May, 2006
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Rating:

A must-have for any Egypt trip
RG had better maps, but it was the LP we repeatedly turned to for reference on dining, shopping and sightseeing. My friends and I took both the Rough Guide and Lonely Planet on a recent two-week trip to Egypt. Some prices were slightly inaccurate, but the guide was extremely accessible and easy to understand. The descriptions of museums, temples and tombs were concise while offering enough information for us to grasp what it was we were seeing.

We would especially recommend LP for younger adults who are traveling on a budget but can afford the occasional splurge.

A "must-have"
Black-and-white and color maps and photographs illustrate this information-packed guide to key locations in Cairo, the Nile Valley, the Western Desert, the Suez Canal, the Red Sea Coast, and much more. The collaborative effort of travel experts Virginia Maxwell, Mary Fitzpatrick, Siona Jenkins, and Anthony Sattin, Egypt is now in its newly updated and expanded eighth edition as the author-researched, traveler-tested guide from Lonely Planet to experiencing the wonder of the Land of the Pharaohs, whether on a business or pleasure trip. History, hours and admission costs of landmarks, a handful of useful words, and a crash-course in adapting to unfamiliarities of Egyptian culture are among the many useful features that make the 8th edition of Egypt a "must-have".
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Seems straightforward and comprehensive
I'm learning about Egyptian customs, how to travel in a Muslim nation without undue problems and how to take their beliefs and customs into account. Although my trip is still in the planning stages - leave in 2 months - this book has been a real help. Hopefully this will make me not only a better guest in their country, but a better ambassador for my country.

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