Lonely Planet Middle East (Multi Country Travel Guide) [Paperback]

Anthony Ham (Author), Rafael Wlodarski (Author), Jenny Walker (Author), Cesar Soriano (Author), James Bainbridge (Author), Amelia Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Multi Country Travel Guide | Publication Date: May 1, 2009

Nobody knows the Middle East like Lonely Planet. From Egyptian oases, hidden gorges in 'the other Iraq' and hamams in Istanbul, to the old city of Jerusalem and the labyrinth of Aleppo's souq, we've got the whole region covered.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Expert authors share their best experiences in Middle East Stories chapter
In-Depth itineraries that take you from country to country
Unique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options

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Product Details

• Paperback: 684 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6 edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741046920
• ISBN-13: 978-1741046922
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Middle East on a Shoestring, March 22, 2000

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Davis Good,am (Ottawa, Canada and London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Middle East (Lonely Planet Middle East, 3rd ed) (Paperback)

When one takes the initial steps of such an exotic trip as the middle east, a guide is needed to educate yourself on everything. Even the experienced traveler will find their trips to Europe did little to prepare them for the Middle East. This is why this guide does so much for the independant, and is so invaluable. Lonely planet has a history of helping people travel on a meagre budget, however gives a warm and caring introduction as to why indulging yourself occasionaly in the more expensive treasures can make your vaction. The authors expell the myths of all around violence in the region and firmly warns you where not to go. The religion and customs sections are so informative that I found myself prepared for the basics of Islamic life and ready to learn more. This book inspired me to take the unbeaten path and to still take in the wonderful tourist draws. Ive browsed through the two other major guides on the middle east, they dont compare to the thorough down to earth writing that Lonely Planet produces. Occasionaly, there could be more entries on Long Distance Travel (getting there and away) and there could have been more mention of the smaller budget tours that are offered in the region, however I still contend that this is the best pick for Middle East travel guides for all traveler of all Budgets.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Panet: Middle East, June 21, 2011

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David M. (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Middle East (Multi Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

This book is great. We used it for travel in Egypt, Jordan and Israel during June 2011. We found it to be accurate for suggested lodging, eating places, transportation, Visas, and suggested activities, although some prices had risen since publishing. My only complaint (a small one)is that sometimes prices listed for taxis were ambiguous as to whether cost was per person or per vehicle.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for my purposes, August 27, 2010

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Middle East (Multi Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

Traveling to Egypt and Jordan and wanted a single guide to take with. This one will fit the bill, but missing some detail on the smaller sites we are going to see. I'm sure the individual country books have had more info.

I like the additional tips scattered throughout that point out curiosities as well as practical information.