Customer Reviews

Travel Egypt Nile Cruise

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My girlfriend was intent on taking a trip to Egypt and I have to say that I panicked at the thought of going to a strange country. I was used to holidaying on Spanish islands and other Mediterranean beaches so a trip to such an unknown quantity was needless to say a little daunting.

I hunted around (and purchased) many books about Egypt in an attempt to familiarise myself with the culture and the history and, had I not stumbled across this little gem of a book I find myself wondering what may have been!

Every book you find on the shelf tells you about the history, the places to visit and the culture in Egypt, however this book provides something more - something that I wasn't even aware that I needed in the first place.

Travel Egypt Nile Cruise is for today's tourist.

There is a good deal of information about the sights to see and Egyptian history (enough to keep anyone happy); however, this book really stands alone as the author covers a wide range of topics from bartering tricks and tips to sunstroke avoidance on those long tourist outings. Her no nonsense and whimsical approach kept me informed and entertained throughout. Some of the advice proved invaluable during our stay and I'm sure would prove just as invaluable to other 'First Timers'. (Check out the bit about the boat trip!!!)

This book didn't just provide me with information on what to see and where to go; it gave me an insight on how to get there and how to act in this strange yet amazing country.

An invaluable, superb book. A must if you are visiting Egypt (or indeed any middle east country) for the first time, the second time or even if you are a regular visitor. This author really knows her stuff!

This little book is an essential guide to your Egyptian holiday - and much more. Author Janet Wood begins your holiday with arrival at the airport, then includes a day-by-day typical Nile cruise schedule. Her book briefly describes the sites you will visit along the way: the Valley of the Kings with an optional visit to the tomb of Tutankhamun. You'll visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri,the Valley of the Queens and many other sites. On day two you'll visit beautiful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples, the largest in the world. Day three will include Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Kom Ombo is uinique in its dedication to two gods. Day four: Aswan, with the wonderful Temple of Isis at Philae built on a small island in a pool of blue water. Then day five - you will visit Abu Simbel and the huge temple built by Ramesses II to dominate Nubia. Nearby is the temple of Nefertari, Rameses wife. Day six is spent sailing leisurely back downstream to Luxor with a chance to rest and unwind. Day seven, you may want to try a baloon flight over the West Bank at Luxor.

But the most important feature of the book is that it TELLS YOU HOW IT IS. What you shoule expect from boat facilities, restaurants, what to eat and drink, entertainment, stomach upsets, terrorism, the hassles and pestering you will encounter, tipping and gifts, swimming in the Nile (don't), photography, clothing and accessories, money maters. It is all here in TRAVEL EGYPT NILE CRUISE.

For those traveling to Egypt for the first time, this may be the most important book you can read and take with you. For those who have traveled frequently to Egypt (as I have), and are familiar with the customs and pitfalls, you will enjoy reading about the many traditions that you have experienced. It may be like reliving your travel to Egypt.

I bought this book in order to help us prepare for our first Egypt trip and I wasn't disappointed, as there is so much useful and interesting info, especially regarding on how to barter with the locals.

The author is obviously knowledgeable and gives you valuable insights. The book is not so much concerned with the ancient sites, although many sites are discussed, but deals more with the practical side of a cruise, including how to deal with hassle, medical and money issues, clothing, food etc.

Our tour operator wasn't very forthcoming with this type of information but this book covers it beautifully. I am not exaggerating when I say this book is a mind of information, and especially if you don't know what to expect from your cruise, (like us) then you need all the help you can get.

The book also contains some lovely photos throughout the book, which helps you to visualise what the author is talking about, for example when she talks about the tomb of Tuthmoses, and at the end of the book there is a list of useful links.

Handy size to take on holiday for reference. (Paperback version)

Great advice - worth every penny!

There is also an ebook version with colour photographs. I noticed this review shows up on both the ebook and paperback versions - so make sure you are ordering the one you want!

I thought I would add my thoughts after actually having used the book in Egypt.

Firstly I believe the book is an invaluable guide for any first-time traveller to Egypt who is booked on a Nile Cruise. I found the information accurate and up-to-date and it saved me a lot of hassle. The author explains things in an easy to understand way and offers many helpful tips, especially with regarding to dealing with the more persistent Egyptians that work the tourist areas. And believe me I encountered more than my fair share of them!! However, because this is a specialised book, dealing specifically with a Nile Cruise, I would suggest you use it in conjunction with one of the more general Egyptian travel guides such as Lonely Planet, or the Rough Guide, which tend to only touch on the subject of a Nile cruise.

Because I was unsure about a couple of things I'd heard about Egypt I actually contacted the author via her website before travelling and she was more than happy to answer my questions and put my mind at ease. (A very nice person)

Overall I found it a very helpful book by someone who has actually been there. It was easily carried around in my bag, unlike some of the more general guides, and definitely helped me on my hols to Egypt!

I purchased this book as an additional source in the research I'm doing for our 2008 Egypt trip. I found the information in this very slim volume to be what you could find a) in one of the larger, more well-written travel books and, b) easily available online at any of the travel webpages.

While some of the anecdotal stories can be interesting, this book will offer only redundant information you can find elsewhere in a better-presented format. Not really useful as a travel resource for the serious vacation planner.

Even though i'm doing a lot of research on the internet regarding my upcoming trip to Egypt, i've learned a lot of things in that book that i hadn't found out on the net. The book is not expensive and totally worth it.

I've bought a few books regarding Nile Cruises and this is my favorite. As a specialist book the practicalities of travelling the Nile is complete and helpful. Boat layout and facilities, the do's and don'ts, stop offs, and help on how to get the best deals from the local traders. I also purchased the author's ebooks; 'About Luxor' and 'Photographing the Ancient Sites' - both of which I found very useful.

I found this book to be very informative and quite helpful for our upcoming trip to Egypt.

Excellent book to have for anyone taking a Nile Cruise. It is short and succint. The ideas shared in the book are to the point. I found it very helpful.

Does what it says, tells you about a nile cruise - the good and the bad. I found it very helpful.