Whether you want to cruise the Nile, explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, or see the Pyramids of Giza, the local Fodor' s travel experts in Egypt are here to help! Fodor' s Essential Egypt guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor' s ' Essential' guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020.

Fodor' s Essential Egypt includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 20DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED ' BEST OF' FEATURES on ' Best Diving and Snorkeling Sites,' ' Best Beaches in Egypt,' and ' Best Street food in Cairo'
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• SPECIAL FEATURE on ' Know Before You Go' and ' FAQs for Travel in Egypt'
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, geography and more
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you navigate confidently and find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Sharm el-Sheikh, the Nile Valley, and more

Planning on visiting other destinations in the region? Check out Fodor' s Essential Turkey and Fodor' s Essential Israel.

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*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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