- Paperback: 588 pages
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 8th Revised edition edition (1 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1740597419
- ISBN-13: 978-1740597418
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 353,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Lonely Planet--Egypt takes a practical approach to its readers and audience. It steers away from the hippie flavour of The Rough Guide (where the virtues of sleeping on a friendly native's roof are dwelled on at the expense of more mundane information) and adopts a tone that is sensible and thoughtful, though not timid.
The information is thorough and for the most part accurate. Particularly useful are the suggested highlights for every major city, which, though doomed to meet with dissent, generally provide a good foundation for planning an itinerary. The inclusion of good, colour photographs is also a benefit. There are some notable weaknesses. Maps are disjointed and difficult to relate to each other, and there are vital moments where the guide shies away from making specific recommendations or suggesting priorities. This can make choosing which of Cairo's mosques or Luxor's West Bank tombs to visit a slightly hit-and-miss affair, especially if your time is limited.
An early disclaimer wails (justifiably) that "Things change", and there are already some areas where the information is incorrect. However, if you're a tourist, rather than a traveller, with weeks rather than months to spend in Egypt (and you're ready to view a guide book as a guide, rather than as an authority), then this may well be the single best book with which to plan and enjoy your visit. --Richard Kelly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We took this book everywhere! From the suggested sites to visit in each location to the suggestions about how much to pay for a felucca or callesh (and how much baksheesh to give on top of the price), it was informative, accessible and above all accurate.
We took the Rough Guide to Egypt also and that's still in immaculate condition while the Lonely Planet Guide looks like it has been read by every taxi driver in Luxor who's cousin has a felucca!
Definately essential reading!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have used two editions of this guide which I found excellent. It is a good read just as a book. The prices quoted are not always accurate but all is negotiable in Egypt even in the more up-market hotels and shops. This is a must for the independent traveller and a great source of information for those on tours.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We've just come back from honeymoon and used this book when we visited Cairo and particularly the incredible museum... the descriptions are spot on and the book guides you thru' room by room. Our tour guide was saying practically the same things as the book, so its all you need!
Dress codes for women in Cairo aren't as strict as the book makes it out to be, there were loads of girls with string tops and shorts, so long skirts and long sleeved shirts aren't necessarily a must!! Other than that, pretty accurate about local customs and traditions.
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Very useful guide, secondly only to the Egyptian guides.
I love Egypt - the heat, people, history, culture, heat, Nile, temples, heat ... Did I mention the heat? Read more
Published 8 months ago by RR Waller
Essential for our holidays
Have used this book for 2009 holiday and 2010 holiday to Sharm, Dahab, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada. Book was essential in preparing both trips and when actually there. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Timmy
bad description of the status of the book
When I bought the book, put the state of the book was excellent, however, when the shipment arrived, the book covers were broken. Of course, the interior is spotless.
Published 18 months ago by juanmaab
Egypt Lonely Planet
My trip to Egypt was the holiday of a lifetime. This was the place in the world I most wanted to go so booking the trip and getting the right guidebook was no small matter. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Margie Greyvenstein author of 'Masked Gods'
Egypt -Lonely Planet Guide
The Lonely Planet Guide came just in time for our departure for Egypt, & it made all the difference. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by Rev. G. B. White
A good guidebook with some flaws
The ninth edition of Lonely Planet's guidebook about Egypt was published in 2008. It gives you practical information about how to get from A to B when you are travelling in Egypt. Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by Torben Retboll
You're never alone with the Lonely Planet Guide
A pretty comprehensive, generally easy to read guide. The section on the Egypt Museum was a bit trick to follow because of the numbering of the museums rooms (same up and... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by A. Barton
Excellent!
Extremely informative book, with the usual Lonely Planet recommendations by city of places to see, sleep, and eat but also a fantastic section about Egypt's rich history.
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Bridget Schmidt
guide book
Little disappointed in this guide which is unusual as i always get these guides. Bit bland in comparison to others i have purchased but has all the essential information
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Christina Brown
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Cannot really comment on the service or the condition of my purchase as I am currently living and working overseas and this product has been sent to my parents who will forward to... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by Ms. A. M. Smylie
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