Pyramids, ancient temples, camels: everything you ve seen on the postcards is true. But the full picture of Egypt includes beautiful beaches, the megacity of Cairo and the Egyptians themselves. Zora O Neill, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 4 expert authors12 days cruising the Nile83 Pyramids & templesThousands of years of historyInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsCruising the Nile feature3D plans of iconic sightsComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background