- Taschenbuch: 532 Seiten
- Verlag: Lonely Planet Publications; Auflage: 7. A. (31. Januar 2004)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1740594630
- ISBN-13: 978-1740594639
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,8 x 12,8 x 2,2 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 2.9 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (15 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 319.817 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Lonely Planet--Egypt takes a practical approach to its readers and audience. It steers away from the hippie flavour of The Rough Guide (where the virtues of sleeping on a friendly native's roof are dwelled on at the expense of more mundane information) and adopts a tone that is sensible and thoughtful, though not timid.
The information is thorough and for the most part accurate. Particularly useful are the suggested highlights for every major city, which, though doomed to meet with dissent, generally provide a good foundation for planning an itinerary. The inclusion of good, colour photographs is also a benefit. There are some notable weaknesses. Maps are disjointed and difficult to relate to each other, and there are vital moments where the guide shies away from making specific recommendations or suggesting priorities. This can make choosing which of Cairo's mosques or Luxor's West Bank tombs to visit a slightly hit-and-miss affair, especially if your time is limited.
An early disclaimer wails (justifiably) that "Things change", and there are already some areas where the information is incorrect. However, if you're a tourist, rather than a traveller, with weeks rather than months to spend in Egypt (and you're ready to view a guide book as a guide, rather than as an authority), then this may well be the single best book with which to plan and enjoy your visit. --Richard Kelly -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Taschenbuch .
Kurzbeschreibung
- extensive Nile Valley information, including the best ways to visit the temples and tombs- useful travel tips for journeying to the oases of the Western Desert- Cairo revealed: home to millions and a centre of the Arab and African worlds- details on Egypt's history and how it relates to today's visitor- dedicated chapter on Nile cruises
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6 von 6 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
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Dieser Reisefuehrer ist voller nuetzlicher Fakten fuer den Individualtouristen. Hier werden nicht nur ausfuerlich alle Hotel- und Essoptionen/Stadt erlaeutert, auch die Informationen zu den Verkehsmitteln sind immer umfassend und zuverlaessig. Auf Abzock-/Neppgefahren wird, wo notwendig, klar hingewiesen. Die knappen Fakten zu den Sehenswuerdigkeiten sind ausreichend und fuer die Reisefuehrerkategorie reichlich (wer mehr wissen will, braucht freilich einen Kunstreisefuehrer). Das Buch uebersteht auch physisch vier Wochen hard travelling.
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I really cannot see a reason, why all those American readers dislike this excellent book. I found it very helpful while traveling in Egypt. The information was very detailed and most of the times even exact (which is quite difficult considering the way schedules are changed in Egypt). I can only recommed this book to backpackers looking for reliable information on getting around in this country!!
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This book was recommended by the Egyptian agency which was helping us plan an independent tour. I quickly saw why. It is a concise, practical guide, giving down-to-earth accessible information. The general introduction to the history, geography, economy, and culture of Egypt, while only about 30 pages long, provides an appropriate starting point for a visitor along with a 3 page list of recommended readings for travelers who want or need more in-depth information (Susan Wilson's "Culture Shock! Egypt" would be a useful addition to the list). The brief overview of temple/tomb architecture and of the gods/goddesses (with handy line drawings) was especially helpful when fatigue led to information blur later in the trip. The "Facts for the Visitor" section was indispensible as it provided basic information on everything from visas to money to toilets. The metric conversion table inside the back cover was a blessing! The advice for women travelers and for traveling with children was especially helpful for us (a party of 2 women/2 young teens). The cautions perhaps encouraged us to be too guarded at first, but they also allowed us to gradually relax into our comfort zone with very few unpleasantries. The actual guide to places, sites, and activities suited our needs well. The maps provided were clear and helpful; the descriptions, histories, and commentaries of the various sites and locations interesting. The amount of information provided was quite appropriate (one, after all, has to be able to carry the book conveniently about). Where we felt we needed more information, we simply bought something more extensive on the spot or made a note to look for resources upon returning home. The information provided on Internet cafes was a godsend, if a bit fiddly to find; listing all the cafes in a single section or at least including a page number for each city in the table of contents or index would be most welcome. All in all, this was the most used guide that we took with us. It will definitely return with me next time.
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total worth for money paid
Book has lot of information about travel plans, hotels, opening times and rates. If you are a budget traveler or someone who likes to plan your trip well, this is exactly what you... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 9. Mai 2009 von S. Gopal
Gewohnt verläßlicher Begleiter auf Rucksackreisen
Der Lonely Planet für Ägypten ist für Rucksackreisen wie gewohnt ein verläßlicher Reiseführer. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 11. Februar 2009 von Martin D.
A QUICK FIX OF A BRICK
Not the state-of-the-art on Egypt, but just a substantial "entree". The pyramids, the Sphinx, the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, certainly the symbols of Egypt, are... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Juni 2000 von Hermes Trismegistus
Lousy book
Written by nitwits for nitwits. Amazing that it was published in September 1999 and already (when I used it in March) it seemed five years out of date. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. April 2000 von "duchessasanseverina"
Lousy book
Written by nitwits for nitwits. Amazing that it was published in September 1999 and already (when I used it in March) it seemed five years out of date. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. April 2000 von "duchessasanseverina"
Bad bad bad bad bad, etc
I have just come back from a long visit to Egypt -- I spent two months there traveling around, by bus and train and by 4WD -- and I can tell you that this book is for the kind of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 22. März 2000 veröffentlicht
I just back and thought I should tell you ...
I just got back from Egypt and I thought I should tell you that the Lonely Planet guide is hopeless. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. März 2000 von Linda Peel
Really terrible
This is a really terrible guide to a great country. You get the impression that the person who wrote this guide arrived in Egypt the day before you did, is rushing through, hardly... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 2. März 2000 von Ronnie Waldron
Mixed feelings
Just returned a week ago. While I cannot claim to be sorry that I brought this book with me everywhere I went while in Egypt it should be noted that after the Cairo section this... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Februar 2000 von "coldethyl2"
Not the Egypt I know
The Lonely Planet guide to Egypt does not describe the country I know so well. It has clearly been written by nincompoops who have just breezed through. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. Februar 2000 von King Farouk
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