Egypt

This handbook describes Egypt's many attractions and encourages travellers to explore not only Egypt itself but also the countries which border it. It includes details on hiring houseboats on the Nile, diving in the Red Sea, cruising the Nile on a luxury ship and trekking in the Sinai and Western Desert.

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Discover so much more about Egypt with this updated guide from Footprint. Cherine Badawi has worked in Cairo and Sinai for many years and using her in-depth knowledge and love of the country takes the visitor to all the "must-see's" and beyond. This guide offers evocative coverage of all the ancient sites with detailed site plans and knowledgeable coverage of the history and architecture. It also provides up-to-date travel facts available about a country where change is rapid. Diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea plus resort information is also included, along with information on sailing the Nile from luxury ships to felucca cruises and renting a houseboat. Up-to-date and critical listings of hotels, restaurants, bars and coffee houses are provided plus suggested itineraries, trekking in Sinai and camel adventures in the Western desert.