Egypt Tourist Guide: General Information On Travelling
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Long before modern travel apps and online itineraries, a compact and authoritative volume offered the discerning traveller an unparalleled passport into one of the world's most enigmatic civilisations — Egypt Tourist Guide: General Information on Travelling presents a comprehensive compendium of practical and cultural knowledge for those venturing into the Land of the Pharaohs. Published jointly by the Egyptian State Tourist Administration and the Tourist Development Association of Egypt, this official guide details everything a visitor needs to navigate the country's iconic landmarks, from the towering pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor to the bustling bazaars of Cairo, all while offering essential logistical advice on transport, accommodation, and local customs. Beyond its utilitarian purpose, this guide stands as a fascinating historical artefact, chronicling Egypt's mid-20th-century tourism infrastructure and the nation's deliberate effort to present itself to the wider world as a destination of both ancient grandeur and modern hospitality. The prose is measured and informative, reflecting the authoritative tone of an official government publication, yet it carries within its pages an irresistible invitation — to wander through millennia of history and uncover the mysteries that have captivated explorers, scholars, and dreamers for centuries. Who could resist answering that call?
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Long before modern travel apps and online itineraries, a compact and authoritative volume offered the discerning traveller an unparalleled passport into one of the world's most enigmatic civilisations — Egypt Tourist Guide: General Information on Travelling presents a comprehensive compendium of practical and cultural knowledge for those venturing into the Land of the Pharaohs. Published jointly by the Egyptian State Tourist Administration and the Tourist Development Association of Egypt, this official guide details everything a visitor needs to navigate the country's iconic landmarks, from the towering pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor to the bustling bazaars of Cairo, all while offering essential logistical advice on transport, accommodation, and local customs. Beyond its utilitarian purpose, this guide stands as a fascinating historical artefact, chronicling Egypt's mid-20th-century tourism infrastructure and the nation's deliberate effort to present itself to the wider world as a destination of both ancient grandeur and modern hospitality. The prose is measured and informative, reflecting the authoritative tone of an official government publication, yet it carries within its pages an irresistible invitation — to wander through millennia of history and uncover the mysteries that have captivated explorers, scholars, and dreamers for centuries. Who could resist answering that call?