Insight Guides Egypt (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Egypt (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2020-02-01

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 183905221X

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Insight Guides Egypt Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Egypt is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Pyramids of Giza, the Red Sea and the Thebes Necropolis, and cultural gems like cruising the Nile, discovering Aswan and exploring the Temple of Karnak. Features of this travel guide to Egypt: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Egypt's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Egypt with our pick of the region's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: Cairo; Giza, Memphis and Saqqara; the Oases of Egypt's Western Desert; Middle Egypt; Upper Egypt; Abu Simbel and Nubia; Alexandria; the Suez Canal; the Sinai; the Red Sea Looking for an easy way to get around? Check out Insight Guides Flexi Map Egypt for a clear and comprehensive trip around the country. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Egypt Travel Guide
Egypt Travel Guide

Author: Jesse Russell

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-18

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9781709202315

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Egypt Travel Guide. Tourist Book. Pyramids have always been the main symbol of Egypt. There are more than a hundred of pyramids in the country. Giza is the location of the most famous landmark of Egypt the Great Pyramid of Giza. The complex consists of three pyramids that are named after pharaohs Khafre, Cheops and Menkaure. These magnificent buildings are surrounded by tombs of other noble people famous politicians, priests, pharaoh wives and other important figures of those days. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most unusual statue in whole Egypt. The sphinx was made from a solid rock. Unfortunately, during its long history the statue was damaged during attacks of Mamlukes and Napoleon army. Nowadays, visitors can see an interesting laser show that takes place near the pyramids every evening. Saqqara necropolis is one more interesting archaeological site in Egypt. This place is famous for numerous temple ruins, some of which are several thousand years old, several pyramids and tombs. Saqqara is also the location of the Pyramid of Djoser, which is one of the oldest pyramids in Egypt. The beautiful Egyptian city of Memphis attracts travellers who come to see the statue of Ramesses II. The height of the statue is 20 metres. This unique statue is exhibited in a special pavilion; there is also a statue of a smaller sphinx (the Sphinx of Memphis) nearby.Cairo, the capital of the country, remains the most popular tourist destination. The city is rich in various places of interest and numerous museums. A visit to Cairo is also a great way to get acquainted with Egyptian culture. The list of most famous architect objects includes the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, Luxor temples and Al Azar University. When it comes to museums, the most famous and frequently visited one is the Museum of Egypt that exhibits large collections of archaeological and historical findings. The "newest" artefacts exhibited are at least two thousand years old. Fans of shopping will never be bored in Egypt as the city is home to the biggest market of the East Khan el Khalili Bazaar. The total square of the market is 5 sq. km., and it's possible to buy nearly everything there from exotic fruit to magnificent jewellery. The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one more landmark of international level. The lighthouse was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century. One hundred years later a beautiful castle named the Citadel of Qaitbay was built on its site. The Valley of Mummies is one of most mysterious and unusual places in Egypt. It was discovered by archaeologists in 1997

Lonely Planet Egypt
Lonely Planet Egypt

Author: Lonely Planet

Publisher: Lonely Planet

Published: 2018-07-01

Total Pages: 818

ISBN-13: 1787019047

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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Egypt is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wonder at the construction of the Pyramids of Giza, wander through the columned halls of the great temple complexes of Luxor, and dive through an underwater world of coral cliffs and colourful fish in the Red Sea – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Egypt and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Egypt: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Cairo & Around, the Nile Delta, Suez Canal, Sinai, Alexandria & the Mediterranean Coast, Siwa Oasis & the Western Desert, Northern Nile Valley, Luxor, Southern Nile Valley, Red Sea Coast eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Egypt is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet’s Middle East for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Insight Guides City Guide London (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides City Guide London (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1786715910

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Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings the city and its people to life. Highlights of the city's top attractions in our Best of London, including the city's best museums and art galleries and iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city: from stately Westminster to vibrant Covent Garden, and well-to-do Knightsbridge to historic Southwark and the South Bank. Additional chapters take visitors beyond the centre to Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Hampstead, Greenwich and vibrant East London, and cover day trips to Windsor, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guides New England (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides New England (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 1786719630

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Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of New England, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Cape Cod National Seashore and the Freedom Trail, as well as hidden cultural gems. Insight Guide New England is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the region's national parks, to discovering its finest museums In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on The Puritan Tradition, Literature and Sports and Outdoor activities, all written by local experts Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Insight Guides Cuba (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Cuba (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 1839053518

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Insight Guide to Cuba is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to Cuba, choosing what to see, from exploring old Havana to discovering Valle de Vinales or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Santiago, Santa Clara. This is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about Cuba as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip. The Insight Guide CUBA covers: Old Havana, Centro Habana and Vedado, Vinales and the west, Varadero and Matanzas, the Zapata Peninsular, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos and Trinidad, eastern lowlands, Holguín, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa and the far east and the southern islands. In this travel guide you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of Cuba to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice highlighting the most special places to visit around Cuba. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Havana, Trinidad and many more locations in Cuba. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of Cuba, from Old Havana to the southern islands has its own colour assigned for easy navigation. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Santiago de Cuba as well as an introduction to Cuba's food and drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to Cuba, how to get there and how to get around, as well as Cuba's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. STRIKING PICTURES Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Bay of Pigs and the spectacular Playa Esmeralda.

Insight Guides Explore New York (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Explore New York (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2016-07-22

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1786715538

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Insight Guide Explore New York is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing 18 easy-to-follow routes around the city. Inside Explore New York: Discover the best of the 'Big Apple': towering skyscrapers, world-class art collections, historic and hip neighborhoods, and much more. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to New York's cuisine, from gourmet restaurants to delicious street food, entertainment options, wealth of activities on offer and key historical dates. Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets. Pull-out map with useful plotted routes. Evocative photography captures New York's iconic landmarks and diverse neighbourhoods. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guides Israel (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Israel (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2023-04-01

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13: 1839053097

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This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Israel and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Israel guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like the West Bank, Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Jerusalem or discovering Tel Aviv on the ground. Our Israel travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide ISRAEL covers: Jerusalem, the Galilee and the Golan, the north coast, Haifa, central and south coast, Tel Aviv, the inland plains, the West Bank, the Dead Sea, the Negev and Eilat. In this guide book to Israel you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of Israel to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Israel guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Israel as well as an introduction to Israel's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to Israel, how to get there and how to get around, to Israel's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Nazareth to Eilat has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this Israel travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Galilee, Safed and many other locations in Israel. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to Israel features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Church of Mary Magdalene and the spectacular Western Wall.

Insight Guides Netherlands (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Netherlands (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 1786715503

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The Netherlands packs many delights into its small size and its icons - from tulips and windmills to clogs and canals - are only the beginning. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Netherlands, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this multilayered and quirky country, where great art, pastoral pleasures and cosmopolitan caf life meet. Inside Insight Guide Netherlands: A fully-overhauled major new edition by our expert Netherlands author. Stunning, specially-commissioned photography that brings this fascinating country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including the art treasures of the Rijksmuseum and the picture-perfect small towns of Edam and Delft. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from the perennial favourite of Amsterdam to the sandy beaches in the country's north. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. Insight Guide Netherlands now includes the Walking Eye app, free to download to smartphones and tablets on purchase of the book. The Netherlands app includes our independent selection of the best hotels and restaurants, plus activity, event and shopping listings. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Insight Guides Pocket Madagascar (Travel Guide eBook)
Insight Guides Pocket Madagascar (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2019-04-01

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 178573198X

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Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Madagascar, from top attractions like the Parc National des Tsingy de Bemaraha and Nosy Be, to hidden gems, including the Baie des Dunes and Andrambovato. · Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Madagascar · Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Antananarivo, the Mandrare River Valley and the Allée des Baobabs and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions · Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture · Contains essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around · Inspirational colour photography throughout · Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.