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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.

Synopsis
Provides travellers on any budget with the information needed to get around in Egypt. This guide covers history, culture, flora and fauna, accommodation, health and safety, language, and local cuisine.

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Few countries are so dominated by their capital: for many people Cairo is Egypt and both are called by the same name, Masr. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   30 of 30 people found the following review helpful: Essential for anyone travelling to Egypt!, 14 Jul 2001 By  Jeannie (Notts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews This review is from: Lonely Planet: Egypt (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!!!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   20 of 22 people found the following review helpful: Very Good Insight For 1st Time Visitors!, 28 Jul 2004 By A Customer 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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: This book was my `bible', well worth buying, 28 April 2000 By A Customer This review is from: Lonely Planet: Egypt (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.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 8 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Mixed I've been to Egypt 3 times and the last time I spent 4 months there. The general consensus amongst travellers was that the Rough Guide was superior, but that the Lonely Planet has... Read more Published on 9 Jul 2003 by Highlander A great book for pre-travel information My copy is already looking a bit "well read" and I have only just bought it. Bursting with information and useful advise, this book is a must for anyone who is planning... Read more Published on 5 Aug 2001 Excellent - Great for preparing for that trip to Egypt Lots of information that will help you plan a trouble-free trip to Egypt. Published on 1 May 2001 Invaluable, entertaining guide This is everything a guide book should be. The vast, fascinating history of Egypt and the Egyptians is covered in the context of visiting the relevant sites. Read more Published on 10 Jan 2000