From awe-inspiring pyramids and exquisite Islamic monuments to bustling bazaars and beguiling belly dancers, this lively guide will show you the heart and soul of Cairo.

• 27 maps, including 9 full-colour, large-scale maps
• special features on the Egyptian Museum and the Khan al-Khalili souq
• where to smoke the smoothest sheesha, eat the spiciest fuul and see the best belly-dance shows
• expanded coverage of dining, shopping and entertainment from an author who has lived, worked and played in Cairo
• new chapter dedicated to the Pyramids, covering Giza, Abu Sir, Saqqara and Dahshur