Cadogan Cairo Luxor Aswan Egypt

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 sitesHaag, Michael is the author of 'Cadogan Cairo Luxor Aswan Egypt', published 2005 under ISBN 9781860111655 and ISBN 1860111653.