|
The sheer majesty of Egypt's landscapes and monuments - the pyramids and Luxor's tombs are just the start - will boggle your mind so thoroughly you might well be in need of a calming float down the Nile. Or perhaps you'd prefer to linger over coffee in one of Alexandria's cosmopolitan cafés or sip a calming glass of shai (tea) in Cairo.
Maximize your trip with this Lonely Planet Egypt Travel Guide:
The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur of Luxor's monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet's bestselling guide to Egypt packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun's tomb. MEET THE PHARAOHS – an illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life CRUISE THE NILE – for felucca fun, Agatha Christie–style nostalgia or kid-friendly cruising, our expert tips make finding the right trip a breeze DIVE IN – the definitive Red Sea diving guide will get you underwater and feeling on top of the world SLEEP IN STYLE – whatever your style, opinionated reviews bring you the best city hotels, Nile flotels, budget hostels and sunny resorts GET ORGANISED, STAY CONNECTED – tap into authoritative advice on transport, safety, Internet access and digital photography
|