Whether you want to cruise the Nile, explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, or see the Pyramids of Giza, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Egypt are here to help!

Fodor’s Essential Egypt guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s 'Essential' guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020.

Fodor’s Essential Egypt includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do

MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

MORE THAN 20DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently

COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!

UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and more

PHOTO-FILLED 'BEST OF' FEATURES on 'Best Diving and Snorkeling Sites,' 'Best Beaches in Egypt,' and 'Best Street food in Cairo'

TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

SPECIAL FEATURE on 'Know Before You Go' and 'FAQs for Travel in Egypt'

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, geography and more

LOCAL WRITERS to help you navigate confidently and find the under-the-radar gems

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Sharm el-Sheikh, the Nile Valley, and more

Planning on visiting other destinations in the region? Check out Fodor’s Essential Turkey and Fodor's Essential Israel.