Lonely Planet Middle East (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Middle East (Travel Guide)

<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher </i></p> <p><b>Lonely Planet's <i>Middle East </i></b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wonder at the mighty Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving ancient wonder; watch the sun set over the honeycombed magic of Petra; and explore tree-lined boulevards and exquisite blue-tiled mosques in Esfahan, Iran. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Middle East and begin your journey now!</p> <p>Inside <b>Lonely Planet's <i>Middle East</i></b>:</p> <ul> <li><b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout</li> <li><b>Highlights </b><b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li> <li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li> <li><b>Essential info </b><b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li> <li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li> <li><b>Cultural insights</b> provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics</li> <li><b>Covers</b> Egypt, Iraq, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey</li> </ul> <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet's <i>Middle East </i></b>is our most comprehensive guide to the region, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.</p> <p>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's <i>Egypt</i></b>, <b><i>Turkey</i></b>, <b><i>Iran</i></b>, <b><i>Jordan</i></b> and <b><i>Israel & the Palestinian Territories </i></b>guides for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer.</p> <p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.</p> <p><i>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times</i></p> <p><i>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)</i></p>