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Travel Egypt; Nile Cruise

by Janet Wood

A practical guide to cruising the Nile

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A practical guide to cruising the Nile

Janet Wood’s guide brings together the practicalities of an Egyptian Nile cruise: handling unwanted attention, illness and local scams; budgeting for extra costs; and navigating money, boat facilities and cruise schedules. It also covers customs, clothing, Arabic phrases, local food and drink, and suggested sites and excursions. More than 100 black-and-white photographs accompany the information. The book’s scope reaches beyond cruise logistics to the everyday decisions and encounters that shape a trip in Egypt.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People planning or considering an Egyptian Nile cruise
  • Travelers seeking practical guidance on local customs, costs and cruise arrangements

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Nile cruisingTravel planningLocal customs and languageCosts and scamsEgyptian sites and excursions

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Book overview

Looking for a travel guide that dares to be honest? Unlike the cruise booklet that most Tour Operators send out with your booking, our Cruise Guide book tells you how it really is. Given from an experienced perspective that does not shy away from confronting the issues, it provides a valuable insight into what you can expect from a Nile Cruise by letting you know the scams, as well as the pleasures awaiting you on your Egyptian vacation. Our Travel Egypt book offer straight answers, with sound advice and is illustrated throughout with over 100 black and white photographs. It contains, amongst other things: PRACTICAL ADVICE: Such as how to deal with hassle, unwanted attention, intimidation and illness. Plus, extra costs involved that you are rarely told about, local scams, bartering tips, things to avoid, etc. GENERAL INFORMATION: Such as, medical advice, visa requirements, facts and figures, prices, boat facilities and layout, money matters, cruise schedules, safety issues, etc. SUGGESTIONS: Such as, suitable clothing, useful Arabic phrases, local customs, local dishes and drinks etc. RECOMMENDATIONS: Such as ancient sites, reviews, entertainment, extra excursions, useful links, free downloads etc. The book tells you how it is, without over romanticising the experience, and contains information you would be hard pressed to find in one place. A must read for anyone planning, or thinking of taking an Egyptian Nile Cruise.
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