Cairo, Luxor & Aswan (Cadogan Guides) - Softcover

Haag, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566567947 ISBN 13: 9781566567947

Publisher: Cadogan Guides, 2009

Synopsis

Discover three sides of Egypt: exuberant Cairo, with its Arabian Nights bazaars and breathtaking pyramids; Luxor, with its wealth of age-old temples and magnificent tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments. In this discerning guide renowned author Michael Haag takes you to the very heart of Egypt, allowing you to plan an unforgettable trip.

* Includes in-depth cultural and historical backgrounds
* Contains practical travel advice and easy-to-use maps
* Hand-picks the best places to stay and eat
* Recommends the top sites for each region.

"In a class of its own" -The Daily Telegraph

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Like jewels on a silver thread, the Nile cities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan reflect three of Egypt's many faces: the sprawling caravanserai of Cairo with its gleaming skyscrapers, heady bazaars and Islamic monuments, its toes tickled by the pyramids of Giza and the desert; Luxor's extraordinary wealth of age-old temples and breathtaking tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments rescued from Lake Nasser's rising waters. See ecstatic whirling dervishes and gyrating belly dancers; take camel rides through desert landscapes or felucca trips on the river. Renowned author Michael Haag's assured, detailed and incomparable guide captures the essence of Egypt with wit and discernment.

Inside you will find:
* Practical travel advice
* Over 50 hand-picked places to stay
* Over 60 restaurants, bars & cafes
* 40 maps and site plans
* Fully revised information on Nile cruises
* Stunning color photography
* fascinating illustrations of sites

About the Author:

Michael Haag first went to Egypt in 1967. He has written, photographed and published several books on the Middle East and Egypt, including most recently, the Rough Guide to the History of Egypt. He has written for many national newspapers and has broadcast for the BBC. He lives in London but bases himself in Alexandria for part of each year.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cadogan Guides
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1566567947
• ISBN 13: 9781566567947
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 368