Lonely Planet Egypt

Lonely Planet Egypt
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very good book - it saved my neck in Egypt!
  • Thorough & helpful - another LP winner
  • A must-have for any Egypt trip
  • A "must-have"
  • Seems straightforward and comprehensive
Lonely Planet Egypt
Virginia Maxwell , Mary Fitzpatrick , Siona Jenkins , and Anthony Sattin
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740597419

Book Description

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.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very good book - it saved my neck in Egypt!.......2007-05-24

I am so glad I bought and digested Lonely Planet Egypt before setting foot in Egypt recently. While the book is very good about places to see and things to do, it also has excellent information of what to watch out for. I can't stress enough some of the points made in the book about being vigilant, counting your change, respecting the religion, and not being swindled left and right. The book makes a point of how to deal with taxi drivers, hotel staff, tipping, and even shopping insights. Obviously the book paints a pretty positive picture of Egypt, but few people come back with positive attitudes about Egypt when they return, but no other book tells you point blank what to expect when you get there and how best to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cairo and the rest of the country. I can safely say that if I had not bought Lonely Planet Egypt, I may have even had much worse things happen to me there, so I really credit this book for saving my neck since Egypt is not the safest destination for American tourists nowadays - be sure to read the US State Department info before departing. Buy the book and be sure to think on your feet while you are there - those are the two most important things to have on hand in Egypt.

5 out of 5 stars Thorough & helpful - another LP winner.......2007-03-09

As always, from health to history, from the Nile to the necropolis, Lonely Planet does it again--assaulting you with helpful information you need before traveling. I did not check to see if there was a "Footprints" guide (which I highly recommend for South America and Peru over the LP guides) for Egypt. But I have been very satisfied with LP's work with Egypt.

4 out of 5 stars A must-have for any Egypt trip.......2007-01-05

My friends and I took both the Rough Guide and Lonely Planet on a recent two-week trip to Egypt. RG had better maps, but it was the LP we repeatedly turned to for reference on dining, shopping and sightseeing. 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.

5 out of 5 stars A "must-have".......2006-09-09

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. 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. 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".

4 out of 5 stars Seems straightforward and comprehensive.......2006-06-27

Although my trip is still in the planning stages - leave in 2 months - this book has been a real help. 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. Hopefully this will make me not only a better guest in their country, but a better ambassador for my country.
Lonely Planet Cairo
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Don't Leave Home Without It
  • Great guide
  • Good to have, but not as your only guide
  • Nothing more than a chapter from Lonely Planet Egypt
  • This is the best travel guide I have ever used.
Lonely Planet Cairo
Andrew Humphreys
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ASIN: 1864501154

Book Description

From awe-inspiring pyramids and exquisite Islamic monuments to bustling bazaars and beguiling belly dancers, this lively guide will show you the heart and soul of Cairo. <ul>

  • 27 maps, including 9 full-colour, large-scale maps </li>
  • special features on the Egyptian Museum and the Khan al-Khalili souq </li>
  • where to smoke the smoothest sheesha, eat the spiciest fuul and see the best belly-dance shows </li>
  • expanded coverage of dining, shopping and entertainment from an author who has lived, worked and played in Cairo </li>
  • new chapter dedicated to the Pyramids, covering Giza, Abu Sir, Saqqara and Dahshur </li></ul>

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Don't Leave Home Without It.......2001-05-03

    We had five travel books going into a one week trip to Cairo last month. After one day we realized the quality of this guide and tossed the others back in the bag. We stayed in the heart of Islamic Cairo, so the detailed information on that part of the city was especially helpful. There are even several walking paths that the author maps out to help you make the most out of your sight seeing. Other guides might have a lot of colorful pictures, but the quality of information is not even comparable. Several pages started falling out of the guide by the end of our trip because of overuse!

    p.s. I think we had the 2nd edition.

    5 out of 5 stars Great guide.......2001-01-05

    This guide is excellent. I lived in Cairo for a year and this book gives you a lot of "inside" information for anyone who wants to thoroughly explore the city.

    4 out of 5 stars Good to have, but not as your only guide.......2000-05-10

    During our recent trip to Egypt, we found this guide to be extremely helpful. Its information on lodgings, restaurants, and sights is unmatched by other guides. We found it had slightly more information than Lonely Planet Egypt, but we could easily have gotten by with the latter. It *is* nice to have the smaller volume to carry around in Cario, though.

    If you get only one guide, make it the Lonely Planet Egypt (unless your plans only include Cairo). If you are spending significant time in Cairo, it's probably worth springing for the smaller volume, too.

    2 out of 5 stars Nothing more than a chapter from Lonely Planet Egypt.......2000-02-24

    Just returned from Egypt. Took the Lonely Planet Egypt and Cairo. Every word in this book is in the Egypt text, which is far more thorough and informative. Don't waste your money on this older book when the newest Egypt has all of this plus the rest of country updated.

    5 out of 5 stars This is the best travel guide I have ever used........1999-09-10

    This guide is the most accurate and well-written travel book that I have ever purchased. I took it everywhere. It honestly told me what to expect - good and bad. I am certain that my positive travelling experience would have been different without it. Please buy this book over its rivals it is indispensible!
    Lonely Planet Egypt: A Travel Atlas (Lonely Planet Travel Atlas)
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Only good for drivers
    • so out of date it is dangerous
    • Egypt travel Atlas - Lonely Planet Series
    • A very helpful guide for traveling with your own/rented car
    • Excellent and we wich to advertise i this book
    Lonely Planet Egypt: A Travel Atlas (Lonely Planet Travel Atlas)
    Leanne Logan , and Geert Cole
    Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
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    ASIN: 0864423764

    Book Description

    With full-color maps throughout. Travel information and roadtesting provided by guidebook authors Leanne Logan & Geert Cole.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Only good for drivers.......2000-05-21

    We returned this very thin volume almost immediately. It is essentially a road atlas for Egypt, and doesn't give any other information at all. If we'd been planning to drive out in the desert, this would have been great to have. We weren't.

    1 out of 5 stars so out of date it is dangerous.......2000-03-22

    I have been traveling around Egypt by 4WD, along the Nile valley and also in the Eastern and the Western Deserts. I took this book and found it useless -- worse than useless, in fact, because it is so inaccurate and out of date that it is dangerous to rely on. I recommend instead a good map such as that by Freytag + Berndt.

    1 out of 5 stars Egypt travel Atlas - Lonely Planet Series.......2000-03-17

    This atlas is way out of date (i.e., 1996) and not for the serious drive-yourself traveler. Be aware that most road identification signs are in Arabic, with only the major routes identified in English. I suggest using an up-to-date map, such as the Bartholomew World travel Map series - obtainable in bookstores located in Egypt.

    5 out of 5 stars A very helpful guide for traveling with your own/rented car.......2000-01-21

    We explored whole Egypt using this atlas. We also had some dedicated road maps (Shell, Michelin, Halwag) but this one was the most usefull. The only problem is that it is not really up to date (1996) so that it does not include all the new roads (especially some desert roads). It also should include gas stations, which travellers with car might very usefull (again, especially in the desert oases).

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent and we wich to advertise i this book.......1999-07-12

    We are an internet cyber cafe and our location is 48(A) smouha center behind zahran city mall ,Alexandria Egypt and we would like to advertise our bissness in your book . Because we got many custemers from All around the word using your great book .
    Lonely Planet Iran (3rd Edition)
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Too many sarcastic remarks!
    • Indispensible guide written by Islamophobes for Islamophobes
    • Racist Commentary But with Good Maps
    • This Lonely Planet is not good
    • I thought this book was great...
    Lonely Planet Iran (3rd Edition)
    Pat Yale , Anthony Ham , and Paul Greenway
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    From its celebrated Persian palaces and turquoise-tiled mosques to its clay-baked caravanserais and exotic bazaars, Iran has long tantalised travellers fascinated by the Islamic world. Explore all of this country's secrets - and more - with this fully updated guide. <ul>

  • 57 detailed maps, plus a full-colour country map </li>
  • illustrated sections on arts, carpets, Persepolis and Esfahan </li>
  • extensive historical, political and cultural notes </li>
  • the latest on border crossings, no-go areas and the best way to get around </li>
  • Farsi language chapter and script for all place names </li></ul>

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Too many sarcastic remarks!.......2007-03-22

    I am surprised that the Lonely Planet allowed the publication of this guide book; the authors would have looked more objective if they had reduced the number of sarcastic remarks. I am also concerned that the authors highlighted too many warnings to lone female travelers; Iran is one of the safest countries for male and lone female travelers of any nationality. As the authors accurately report, Iranians are hospitable to the point of embarrassment. Please consider purchasing the 2006 edition of this guide instead, as the authors were changed.

    2 out of 5 stars Indispensible guide written by Islamophobes for Islamophobes.......2005-03-20

    The overwhelming impression one gets when reading Pat Yale's contributions to this book are that here we have a woman who, due to her own ill-founded preconceptions, has almost completely failed to understand and appreciate the beauty of the culture into which she finds herself immersed. As a result, her comments regarding Iranian culture come across as being crude and disrespectful, often obnoxious, and even downright racist. Perhaps as a Westerner she cannot help being the way she is, but if that is the case, what on earth is she doing going to Iran in the first place, and what kind of an authority is she to write a travel guide?

    For example, in the section on p.51 entitled "The Iranian Way of Life", we are forced, amongst other things, to put up with the unnecessary snide comment, "It's a rare husband... who would as much as carry a dirty dish to the sink, let alone do any housework" - now would this not just as aptly describe a typical British or American husband (perhaps even her own?), who would rather spend his evenings down the local pub with his mates - and who will later urinate on someone's wall on the way home, while singing loudly and hurling abuse at innocent passers-by? And then there are the ridiculous comments about rising divorce rates - which the author idiotically puts down to the existence of arranged marriages, failing completely to realise that the divorce rates in countries where arranged marriages are prevalent are MUCH lower than in the West where pre-marital sexual promiscuity is taken for granted. If she had half a brain, she would have reached exactly the opposite conclusion - that it is the gradual Westernisation of Iran that was leading to the increase in divorce rates (which is presumably one of the many reasons that they would rather do without the rapidly spreading disease of Westernisation - and if the satellite TV propaganda machine fails, there are always the bombs, eh?). And the section ends with the stereotypical and spitefully Islamophobic comment, "These days it's a rare man who can afford to take up his Islamic right to have four wives".

    And she does rant on and on about the oppressive hijab that she has been forced to wear, and the segregation between men and women. Sadly for her, the author does not appreciate the beauty of a society in which modesty and piety are valued so greatly. Rather, the author (deducing that all Iranian men must be sexually repressed) expresses her surprise at not having been fondled! She did in passing mention the fact that she was treated with great dignity as a lone woman while queing for her visa extension, but apparently failed to see past her veil enough to realise that this elevated respect for women permeates the whole of Islamic culture. And she would do well to note that it is precisely this modesty which makes arranged marriages work so well (in complete contradistinction to the misguided promiscuity and sexual freedom in the West, which effectively renders marriage meaningless and leads them to fail).

    So the result is a book which is technically sound and reasonably comprehensive, interspersed with the most ourageous Islamophobic/Iranophobic Western hate propaganda - an irritating and unusual combination which leaves you wanting to kick [...] Perfect then, for your stereotypical FOX-News/CNN-educated American tourist, who probably should never have been let out of the country in the first place.

    Until something better comes along (perhaps a new edition completely rewritten by someone who actually ENJOYS being in Iran and APPRECIATES its culture), then unfortunately this otherwise dubious piece of hate-literature remains a useful guide.

    [If the spiteful comments get too much, simply striking through the offending paragraphs/pages with a thick black marker pen may help].

    2 out of 5 stars Racist Commentary But with Good Maps.......2003-08-29

    Racist commentary presented in backhanded journo-speak that is unfortunately typical of english language books on Iran. Example of tactics employed - if you want to say something particularly offensive/outrageous/demeaning, deflect blame by attributing the comment to a "source" or a "reader". Hopefully actual readers with the gumption to travel to the Middle East are intelligent enough to sift through Yale's antipathetic commentary and put the book to its best use - a compact set of maps, place names and telephone numbers.

    1 out of 5 stars This Lonely Planet is not good.......2003-08-20

    While the guide is relatively useful for hotels (prices are outdated), it is not very interesting for the restaurants nor transport (many many obvious options aren't listed), nor for other practical information as many of Pat Yale's comments are negative, predicting hassle, bureaucracy or cheating when there is only friendlyness, smiles and enough english to handle the situation.
    Her comments on wearing the Hedjab are displaced. If wearing a scarf ruins your holiday to that point, are you realy the right person to write a guide book ?
    Pat Yale seems to have been afraid during her trip in Iran, and annoyed by iranians. They are the most friendly people I have encourtered on my many trips. I travelled on my own, and was not pinched in the back or molestated by anyone, never. The Lonely Planet, full of comments warning lone women travellers to better take a guided tour, made me hesitating unneccesarily before my departure.
    I did not appreciate her comments on the american blocus, where she pretends that other countries, including Europe and Japan, are too eager to tap on Irans ressources.
    Iran and the Iranians, and you as a tourist, definitely desserve a better guide, and Lonely Planet needs more competition.

    4 out of 5 stars I thought this book was great..........2003-07-02

    I traveled to Iran for 2 weeks earlier this year and found it fine for my needs. Some of the info was outdated (travel agents in the US, some hotel stuff, etc). I can't speak about remote areas that other reviewers mentioned, but if you are planning to visit the major areas (Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan), the book has everything you'd need.
    Lonely Planet Traveltalk Egyptian Arabic (TravelTalk)
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        Lonely Planet Istanbul to Cairo on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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        • Travelling from Istanbul to Cairo
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        ASIN: 0864427492

        Book Description

        Istanbul to Cairo is a classic overland route offering an extraordinary range of travel experiences in six of the Middle East's most fascinating countries. With over 75 maps this brand new budget-travellers' guide covers all the essentials and more.

        Coverage: Egypt, Israel & the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey. <ul>

      • wander through some of the 400 rooms of the harem in Istanbul's Topkapi Palace </li>
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        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Great Guide..........2002-01-01

        This is a great and detailed guide to the classic land route, covers the area and the trip in outstanding detail, but at the same time does not try to force you to stay on a certain itenerary. Highly reccomended.

        3 out of 5 stars Very good, if..........2001-08-27

        This book outlines an excellent journey from Istanbul to Cairo, with all the detail and information we expect from Lonely Planet. The only problem emerges if you want to take a different route than the one they've outlined. They make hardly any allowance for this possibility, and this is the book's fatal flaw. Use it as a suggestion book, as a guide; but consider buying a guide to the Middle East instead, and thus providing yourself with much more information on the places between Istanbul and Cairo, places you may want to visit even though they're "off the beaten track." For instance, with more information I chose to go South through Jordan, ferry to Egypt, and then go back North into Israel, ending in Jerusalem. This made sites such as Petra in Jordan and St. Anthony's Monastery in Egypt fit nicely on the itinerary, and for me ending in Jerusalem provided a more fitting climax. No one trip can fit everyone. Whatever your desires, consider a guidebook that presents more options. Make sure you include Istanbul, Ephesus, Damascus, Baalbek, Beirut, Petra, Jerusalem, Cairo. Strongly consider Nazareth, Haifa, Luxor, and Mt. Sinai. Have fun!

        3 out of 5 stars Very good, if..........2001-08-27

        This book outlines an excellent journey from Istanbul to Cairo, with all the detail and information we expect from Lonely Planet. The only problem emerges if you want to take a different route than the one they've outlined. They make hardly any allowance for this possibility, and this is the book's fatal flaw. Use it as a suggestion book, as a guide; but consider buying a guide to the Middle East instead, and thus providing yourself with much more information on the places between Istanbul and Cairo, places you may want to visit even though they're "off the beaten track."

        For instance, with more information I chose to go south through Jordan, ferry to Egypt, and then go back north into Israel, ending in Jerusalem. This made sites such as Petra in Jordan and St. Anthony's Monastery in Egypt fit nicely on the itinerary, and for me ending in Jerusalem provided a more fitting climax. No one trip can fit everyone. Whatever your desires, consider a guidebook that presents more options.

        ----UPDATE: I didn't take that trip actually; but I think the principle is still valid! Design your own trip! Lonely Planet's general guide to the Middle East is not bad.

        4 out of 5 stars not bad.......2001-04-12

        I used this book for Israel and Jordan. I liked the layout and found it useful. The entries for each country are basically abbreviated versions of Lonely Planet's single-country books. Instead of giving it five starts, I'm giving it only four because I usually found the city maps to be deplorable. These maps are more like sketches than real maps. The main problem is that all the city streets are not on the maps, and the steets that are there often don't have their names. This makes it impossible to orient oneself when lost, and it is very difficult to find something marked on a steet that has no name on the map and located amidst other streets that aren't on the map. I realized I was not alone in this appraisal when I went to the tourist information office in Eilat, Israel. I asked where a bicycle shop was and asked the man to show me where it was on Lonely Planet's map. He glanced at the map and had obviously seen it before because he gave a disgusted grunt and brushed the book aside saying, "That's not a map," and proceeded to give me verbal directions.

        4 out of 5 stars Travelling from Istanbul to Cairo.......2001-03-27

        I have backpacked in this area extensively. Most of the guides I have used in the past weren't really that useful. I was therefore really surprised by this guide. I found it useful in Turkey, Jordan and Eygpt - detailing all the major sites (relatively in depth for a guide this length) and finding cheap guesthouses. It wasn't, however, very helpful in getting around - for example - the "travel agencies" recommended in Istanbul beyond being run by westerners for backpackers were much more expensive than any of the other local agencies. However, as I've never lived in any of those countries I can't really give a proper opinion beyond saying I personally found the guide helpful. On Israel it's a different matter - and I can only say well done to the writers - I didn't know you could find such cheap guesthouses in Israel, and I've travelled around the country quite a bit. I still use this guide when I travel here which says alot - especially seeing as I only bought the guide for its coverage of the neighbouring countries. All in all I recommend this guide and the route it contains.
        Lonely Planet Cairo City Map (Maps & Atlases)
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              Lonely Planet Egipto (Spanish) 2 (Lonely Planet Egypt)

              Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Paperback

              GeneralGeneral | Africa | History | Subjects | Books
              GeneralGeneral | Egypt | Africa | History | Subjects | Books
              SpainSpain | Europe | History | Subjects | Books
              EgyptEgypt | Middle East | History | Subjects | Books
              GeneralGeneral | Africa | Travel | Subjects | Books
              GeneralGeneral | Egypt | Africa | Travel | Subjects | Books
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              SpanishSpanish | Foreign Language Nonfiction | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
              EgiptoEgipto | Africa | Historia | Libros en español | Formats | Books
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              Planeta Solitario (Lonely Planet)Planeta Solitario (Lonely Planet) | Series de Libros Guías del Viajero | Viajes y turismo | Libros en español | Formats | Books
              Medio OrienteMedio Oriente | Viajes y turismo | Libros en español | Formats | Books
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