Synopses & Reviews
Like jewels on a silver thread, the Nile cities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan reflect three of Egypt's many faces: the sprawling caravanserai of Cairo with its gleaming skyscrapers, heady bazaars and Islamic monuments, its toes tickled by the pyramids of Giza and the desert; Luxor's extraordinary wealth of age-old temples and breathtaking tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments rescued from Lake Nasser's rising waters. See ecstatic whirling dervishes and gyrating belly dancers; take camel rides through desert landscapes or felucca trips on the river. Renowned author Michael Haag's assured, detailed and incomparable guide captures the essence of Egypt with wit and discernment.
Inside you will find:
* Practical travel advice
* Over 50 hand-picked places to stay
* Over 60 restaurants, bars & cafes
* 40 maps and site plans
* Fully revised information on Nile cruises
* Stunning color photography
* fascinating illustrations of sites
Synopsis
Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan all run alongside one of Egypt's most famous features, the river Nile, but all have their own distinct character. Cairo, the most well-known, is both one of the world's finest medieval cities and a vibrant metropolis, and is the perfect base for exploring Egypt's great Pyramids. Luxor is home to a wonderful temple, built by Amenophis III, and is the best place from which to discover the ancient Necropolis of Thebes. And Aswan, the frontier outpost of Egypt, lays claim to the Elephantine Island, the ruins of Yebu and the tranquil Nubian villages. Written with insight, charm, and wit, Cadogan's superb guide offers the best way to enjoy a three-destination break or sample the cities individually.
Synopsis
Enjoy Egypt's three great cities with Cadogan's unique guide. It's the ideal companion for either a three-destination break or exploring the cities individually.
About the Author
Michael Haag first went to Europe in 1967. He has written, photographed, and published several books on Egypt and other countries in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and his journalism has appeared in major newspapers in Britain, America, and Egypt. He has also broadcast for the BBC. In addition to this guide, Michael is the author of the Cadogan Guides to Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon. He lives in London but bases himself in Alexandria for part of each year.
Table of Contents
1) Photo Essay 2) Introduction 3) Travel 4) Practical A-Z 5) History and Chronology 6) Egyptian Essays 7) Cairo 8) The Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara 9) Luxor 10) A River Journey 11) Aswan 12) Nubia: Lake Nasser and Abu Simbel 13) Glossary 14) Language 15) Further Reading 16) Index