Introduction: Where to go. Author picks. When to go. Things not to miss

Basics: Getting there. Getting around. Accommodation. Food and drink. The media. Festivals. Sports and outdoor activities. Culture and etiquette. Shopping. Travelling with children. Travel essentials

The guide: Cairo and the pyramids. The Nile Valley. The Western Desert Oases. Alexandria, the Mediterranean coast and the Delta. The Canal Zone. Sinai. The Red Sea Coast

Contexts: History. Islam. Ancient Egyptian temples. Music. Books. Language. Glossary.