Book Size: 5.5" x 8.25"
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781566567947
Series: Cadogan Guides
Imprint: Cdogan Guides USA
Edition: 3
Illustrations: full-color photos , maps
Category: Travel/Travel LiteratureCairo, Luxor & Aswan
Cadogan Guides
By Michael Haag
$ 21.95“A balance of infectious enthusiasm and solid practicality” — Michael Palin
About this book
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
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.
Reviews
“A balance of infectious enthusiasm and solid practicality” — Michael Palin
“We tout these guides a lot, we must confess, but we’re suckers for good, humorous writing.” — Book Passage
“Cadogan uncovers delightful secrets in some of the earth’s most traveled spots.” — New York Daily News
“Humorous, informed . . . irresistible.” — Sunday Times
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