The sheer majesty of Egypt's landscapes and monuments - the pyramids and Luxor's tombs are just the start - will boggle your mind so thoroughly you might well be in need of a calming float down the Nile. Or perhaps you'd prefer to linger over coffee in one of Alexandria's cosmopolitan cafés or sip a calming glass of shai (tea) in Cairo.

Full-colour chapter on cruising the Nile
Expanded coverage of the Western Oases
Interviews with locals provide an insider's perspective on the best of Cairo
Tips for travelling sustainably
All-new History chapter by best-selling author