Pyramids, ancient temples, camels: everything you ve seen on the postcards is true. But the full picture of Egypt includes beautiful beaches, the megacity of Cairo and the Egyptians themselves. Zora O Neill, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book

4 expert authors

12 days cruising the Nile

83 Pyramids & temples

Thousands of years of history

Inspirational photos

Clear, easy-to-use maps

Cruising the Nile feature

3D plans of iconic sights

Comprehensive planning tools

In-depth background