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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Middle East 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!Inside Lonely Planet's Middle East:Colour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation phone numbers websites transit tips pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating sleeping sightseeing going out shopping hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights provide a richer more rewarding travel experience - covering history people music landscapes wildlife cuisine politicsCovers Egypt Iraq Israel the Palestinian Territories Jordan Lebanon Syria TurkeyThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Middle East 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.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Egypt Turkey Iran Jordan and Israel & the Palestinian Territories guides for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer.About Lonely Planet: 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.'Lonely Planet guides are quite simply like no other.' - New York Times'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)