Editorial Reviews:
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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 books offer straight answers, with sound and practical holiday advice. This book is illustrated throughout with over 50 black and white photographs and 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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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Does what it says
Comment: Does what it says, tells you about a nile cruise - the good and the bad. I found it very helpful.
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Summary: Too expensive
Comment: Very limted small paperback for $13 I got the same info from the travel websites. Poor value for the price
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Summary: Nile cruise
Comment: I found this book to be very informative and quite helpful for our upcoming trip to Egypt.
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Summary: First Time Traveller to Egypt
Comment: I thought I would add my thoughts after actually having used the book in Egypt.
Firstly I believe the book is an invaluable guide for any first-time traveller to Egypt who is booked on a Nile Cruise. I found the information accurate and up-to-date and it saved me a lot of hassle. The author explains things in an easy to understand way and offers many helpful tips, especially with regarding to dealing with the more persistent Egyptians that work the tourist areas. And believe me I encountered more than my fair share of them!! However, because this is a specialised book, dealing specifically with a Nile Cruise, I would suggest you use it in conjunction with one of the more general Egyptian travel guides such as Lonely Planet, or the Rough Guide, which tend to only touch on the subject of a Nile cruise.
Because I was unsure about a couple of things I'd heard about Egypt I actually contacted the author via her website before travelling and she was more than happy to answer my questions and put my mind at ease. (A very nice person)
Overall I found it a very helpful book by someone who has actually been there. It was easily carried around in my bag, unlike some of the more general guides, and definitely helped me on my hols to Egypt!
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Summary: Travel Egypt Nile Cruise
Comment: This is a poor guide book for Egypt written by an English citizen. Probably OK for little old ladies that know nothing about traveling overseas. I would not recommend it.
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