<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Egypt</i></b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit the ancient wonders of the Pyramids of Giza, cruise the Nile to a waterside temple, or see the glittering finds in the Egyptian Museum; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Egypt and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Egypt Travel Guide</i>:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cuisine, etiquette, sports, politics, landscapes, wildlife, architecture</li><li><b>Over 102 maps</b> </li><li><b>Covers</b> Cairo, the Nile Valley, Minya, Luxor, Esna, Siwa Oasis, Western Desert, Alexandria, Suez Canal, Red Sea Coast, Sinai and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet Egypt,</i></b> our most comprehensive guide to Egypt, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.</p><ul><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b><i>Discover Egypt, </i></b>a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions<b></b>or Lonely Planet's<b> <i>Africa</i> </b>or<b> <i>Middle East</i> </b>travel guides,<b></b>for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.<b> </b></li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anthony Sattin and Jessica Lee</p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>