Frommers® Egypt

For an authentic Egyptian experience, sail along Aswan′s stretch of the Nile in a traditional sailboat, or feluca. See chapter 10. Detailed maps throughout Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife Itineraries, walking tours, and trip–planning ideas Insider tips from local expert authors

LIST OF MAPS. 1 THE BEST OF EGYPT. 2 EGYPT IN DEPTH. 3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO EGYPT. 4 SUGGESTED EGYPT ITINERARIES. 5 ACTIVE VACATION PLANNER. 6 CAIRO. 7 ALEXANDRIA & THE NORTH COAST. 8 THE SINAI PENINSULA. 9 THE RED SEA COAST. 10 UPPER EGYPT. 11 THE WESTERN DESERT. 12 FAST FACTS. 13 USEFUL TERMS & PHRASES. INDEX.

There is nothing like an insider′s perspective, and when it comes to Egypt, Mohamed El Hebeishy knows what he′s talking about. In 2004, Mohamed left a fruitful career as a financial analyst for his passion—travel writing. Since then he has been intensely traveling in his homeland (Egypt) and throughout the region, bringing an insightful dimension of the Middle East into perspective. His work is periodically published in several newspapers and magazines, and he is also author and photographer of the widely acclaimed coffeetable book Egypt Rediscovered .