DK Eyewitness Travel: Egypt

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Egypt.
 
Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, cruise down the Nile or explore the Valley of the Kings: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Egypt with this indispensable travel guide.
 
Inside:
✓ Over 20 colour maps help you navigate with ease
✓ Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need
✓ Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Egypt, designed for every interest and budget
✓ Illustrations and area plans show in detail the Great Pyramid, Karnak, Thebes and more
✓ Colour photographs of incredible historic sights, stunning landscapes, scenic coastlines, spectacular mosques, fascinating ruins, picturesque villages, bustling cities and more
✓ Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Cairo, Around Cairo, the Nile Valley, Sinai and the Red Sea Coast, the Delta and the North Coast, and the Western Desert
✓ Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the history of Egypt, its religion and culture, its politics and economics, and the festivals and events that take place throughout the year
✓ Experience Egypt with features on archaeology, hieroglyphics, ancient traditions, mythology, Islamic architecture, landscape and wildlife, and more
✓ Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus transport, visa and health information