Egypt Berlitz Pocket Guide

Berlitz Pocket Guide Egypt Red Sea Coast is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this ancient coastal region has to offer. The Where to Go chapter details all the key sights around Egypt's Red Sea coastline, from destinations with Biblical and Roman significance, such as Mount Sinai and Mons Claudianus, to the natural wonders of Ras Muhammad National Park and of course, the spectacular coral reefs under the water. The region's attractions are covered in detail, including its remarkable temples, dive sites and major resorts. Handy maps on the cover help you get around the region with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Egypt's Red Sea Coast's Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for A Perfect Day in Sharm el Sheikh. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from diving and desert safaris to nightlife and shopping. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the region and an Eating Out chapter packed with restaurant listings.

Combining lively text with vivid photography, this book features the very best of Egypt Red Sea Coast has to offer. It also gives you details of temples, dive sites and major resorts, and a handy maps on the cover help you get around the region with ease.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Cairo combines informative text with vivid colour photography to uncover one of the world's largest cities. It covers everything you need to know about Cairo's attractions, from the Egyptian Museum's world-class collections and the Muhammed Ali Mosque in the Citadel to the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar and, of course, the Giza Pyramids on the city's doorstep. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you navigate, and the book uses colour-coding to differentiate between sections. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the city, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Cairo. The What To Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your time, from shopping at the bustling Khan Al-Khalili bazaar to sailing serenely down the Nile. The book provides all the essential background information, including a brief history of Cairo and an Eating Out chapter covering Egyptian cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants, and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Egypt, in a genuinely pocketable format. Places to go are explored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate the information you need at a glance. The country's top attractions are conveniently identified to help you plan your trip and to ensure you see the most spectacular temples, monasteries, tombs and other unmissable attractions. From Cairo and the Pyramids to the Red Sea Coast and the Suez Canal, all areas are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs that provide a highly visual introduction to this fascinating destination. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provide instant orientation wherever you are. A concise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout the guide combine to give you a deeper understanding of Egypt's past and present, from Egyptian mummies and the reign of Cleopatra to the twentieth century and current affairs. There are also plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time, whatever your interests, such as shopping in the bazaars, taking a felucca ride along the Nile, or diving in the Red Sea. There are also tips for those travelling with children and a handy calendar of key events throughout the year. The 'Eating Out' chapter recommends local specialities and provides full listings for all the best places to eat and drink. The comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of all the expert practical advice you will need, including reliable recommendations of hotels to suit all budgets, information on health, transport, climate and language, tips for travellers with disabilities and much more. Small in size but big on content, this guide will help you truly get to the heart of this amazing destination that continues to fascinate us all.

With more than 40 million copies sold worldwide, these guides are both comprehensive and ultra-portable. With convenient maps on the flaps, colour-coded sections for quick reference, carefully chosen photographs and a handy A - Z of practical tips, they are designed for ease of use.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Egypt Red Sea Coast combines authoritative narrative detail with colour photography that depicts the region's extraordinary landscape. It provides visitors with everything they need to know about the attractions along Egypt's coastline, from the picturesque beaches to its remarkable archaeological sites. Practical maps on the cover flaps help those wishing to explore to get around.To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the Sharm El-Sheikh. The What to Do chapter is snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including a brief history of the region and an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.