Frommer's Egypt (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Mohamed el Hebeishy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2010 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 913)

• Our expert take on Egypt covers everything from the Pyramids in Giza and Luxor's temples to diving the Red Sea and navigating the streets of Cairo.
• Features an English-Arabic language glossary, plus an "Active Vacation Planner" that details the best places to go for sailing, diving, climbing, biking, and more

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From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 2 edition (July 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470591560
• ISBN-13: 978-0470591567
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!, April 23, 2009

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Barbara R. Fernandes "GeekSLP" (DEsoto, TX) - See all my reviews
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This is the best book you can buy with useful information about traveling in Egypt! This is not one of those book full of pictures with no information that you can actually use.
I am getting ready to go to Egypt and of all the 5 books I bought, this is the best!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Frommers Egypt, January 11, 2011

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This helped us on our trip but make sure you get the most recent edition as things change very quick in that region.
Was definately a trip of a lifetime...

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Frommer's Eqypt review, February 22, 2009

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Georges Lequime (Sevenoaks, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Egypt (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Usually we swear by the Frommer's guides. This one, though, disappointed. We found some of the advice dated and inconsistent with our experience in Cairo.