Dress codes for women in Cairo aren't as strict as the book makes it out to be, there were loads of girls with string tops and shorts, so long skirts and long sleeved shirts aren't necessarily a must!! Other than that, pretty accurate about local customs and traditions.


Mixed   July 8, 2003
 13 out of 34 found this review helpful

I've been to Egypt 3 times and the last time I spent 4 months there. The general consensus amongst travellers was that the Rough Guide was superior, but that the Lonely Planet has better maps. An additional issue is that since the Lonely Planet is the most popular guidebook, do you really want to be sitting smoking sheesha at a coffee shop filled with other white middle class travellers, all with Lonely Planets on their tables? Cringe!


A great book for pre-travel information   August 5, 2001
 9 out of 17 found this review helpful

My copy is already looking a bit "well read" and I have only just bought it. Bursting with information and useful advise, this book is a must for anyone who is planning their own trip to Egypt.


Essential for anyone travelling to Egypt!   July 14, 2001
 32 out of 32 found this review helpful

We took this book everywhere! From the suggested sites to visit in each location to the suggestions about how much to pay for a felucca or callesh (and how much baksheesh to give on top of the price), it was informative, accessible and above all accurate.

We took the Rough Guide to Egypt also and that's still in immaculate condition while the Lonely Planet Guide looks like it has been read by every taxi driver in Luxor who's cousin has a felucca!

Definately essential reading!!!


Excellent - Great for preparing for that trip to Egypt   May 1, 2001
 3 out of 9 found this review helpful

Lots of information that will help you plan a trouble-free trip to Egypt.