The Nile - Sylvie Franquet

This brand new edition Insight Pocket Guide is the ideal companion for your trip to the Nile. Expertly written by a local author, it features 13 tailor-made itineraries designed to link the sights and attractions of the three main bases along the Nile; the city highlights of Cairo, the ancient sites in Luxor and the laid-back town of Aswan. You can pick the tour to suit the time and budget you have to spare, journey lengths range from a leisurely half-day walk to a full-day trek through the desert to Abu Simbel, so no matter how long your stay you can be sure you will see the very best of this outstanding destination. The routes are clearly marked on a detailed and fully-indexed, pull-out map that can be used in conjunction with the guide or independently. There are plenty of ideas for how to spend your leisure time along the way, including information on shopping, eating out and the local festivals not to be missed. The 'History and Culture' section provides fascinating background reading for your trip and traces key events, from the achievements of the Ancient Egyptians through to modern times. You will also find a section dedicated to the most essential and practical travel advice, including a selection of hand-picked hotels, transport tips, money matters, climate, visas and passports and much more - all the information you will need for your trip, at your fingertips.