《Berlitz Handbook Egypt》是Insight Guides2011年11月出版的圖書，作者是Ryan Levitt。
基本介紹
- 中文名：Berlitz Handbook Egypt
- 作者：Ryan Levitt
- 出版社：Insight Guides
- ISBN：9789812689054
內容簡介
Berlitz Handbook Egypt is the ultimate practical,inspirational guide to this fascinating destination, with 304 pagescombining authoritative narrative detail and stunning colorphotography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating UniqueExperiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to makethe most of all the opportunities unique to Egypt – from exploringchaotic Cairo to venturing into the desert on a safari or divingand snorkelling in the Red Sea.
The guide starts with a rundown of Egypt’s Top 25 Attractions,ranging from the magnificent Pyramids and Tutankhamun’s gold maskto the pleasures of drifting down the Nile on a cruise ship. In theTrip Planner you’ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximiseyour time in Egypt, whether you’re embarking on a week’s tour ofthe temples and pyramids or a month of sporting activities.
The Places Section covers Egypt’s most significant regions,starting with the capital, Cairo and the Great Pyramids, headingalong the Nile to the great temples in the Valley of the Kings, onto the Sinai and Red Sea resorts, and ending in the oases of thedesert. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, andfeatures everything you’ll need to know about the sights andattractions in the area as well as maps to help you get around andcarefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink,and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fullymapped tours, suggesting a classic walking route such as a tour ofIslamic Cairo or a walk round the Mediterranean city of Alexandria,and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an elementof Egypt’s culture, from belly dancing in Cairo to hieroglyphs andRamadan.
Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated toaccommodations, transportation, health and safety, money andbudgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting theScene chapter is devoted to Egypt’s historical and culturalbackground, plus information on the country’s cuisine.
Finally, a handy 8-page Phrasebook section provides a wealth oflanguage expertise for which the Berlitz brand is famous.
