Egypt Guide (Open Road's Egypt Guide)

Author Bentley, an American raised in Cairo with more than 20 years of Egypt experience, provides readers with an insider's knowledge and insight. The towering monuments of Thebes; the world-famous pyramids; the minarets, shopping and nightlife of Cairo; and the 6th-century monastery on Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments are highlights of any trip to Egypt, but Bentley also shows readers where to go diving in the Red Sea, where to ride Arabian horses at night in the moonlit desert, where to camp, fish and play golf and tennis. In-depth treatment of hotels and restaurants, a staple of Open Road guides, is featured, as is good background on history and culture. But "Egypt Guide" searches out the unusual and the unique - how to enjoy a Nubian wedding in Aswan, how to camp out under the stars with real bedouins in the Western Desert, the best way to travel up the storied Nile in a falucca; and tips on bargaining in the bazaars and markets of Cairo. More than 50 major destinations and dozens more smaller places are included, as are more than 500 hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Geared to the individual, independent traveller, Bentley steers readers to places and activities where they can meet the Egyptian people and have some fun along the way.