Epid Cities of antiquity, hustle-bustle metropolises, fairytale landscapes...the Middle East has all the history you'd expect and a host of surprises. Step up the pace with a hurtle through Cairo, then laze back with Red Sea diving or yachting on the Turkish coast. This guide covers: Egypt, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.
30 major archaeological and religious sites, 42 festivals and events, 58 maps and 2163km of rugged mountain hiking trails Detailed day trips of unmissable neighbouring regions In-depth background on the region's history, culture, politics and accessibility Comprehensive planning tools and at-a-glance practical info Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, the North Coast, Lower Galilee, Sea of Galilee, Upper Galilee, Golan, West Bank, The Dead Sea, The Negev, The Gaza Strip, Petra (Jordan), Sinai (Egypt), Understand and Survival chapters