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<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet</i></b> <b><i>Middle East</i> </b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be awed by the grandeur of Istanbul's Aya Sofia, contemplate history at Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock, and explore the wonder of Giza's Pyramids; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Middle East and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet</i> <i>Middle East</i>: </b> </p><ul> <li><b>Colour </b>maps and images throughout <li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, religion, architecture, cuisine, arts, landscape, environment, traveller etiquette, safe travel, women travellers <li><b>Over</b> <b>75</b> <b>maps</b> <li><b>Covers</b> Egypt, Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and more </li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet</i></b> <b><i>Middle East</i>, </b> our most comprehensive guide to the<i> Middle East</i>, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </p><ul> <li>Looking for a guide focused on Turkey, Egypt or Iran?<i> </i>Check out Lonely Planet's<b> <i>Turkey, Egypt </i>or<i> Iran</i></b> guides for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer. <li>Also check out <b><i>Lonely Planet </i></b><b><i>Istanbul, </i></b><b> </b>a detailed<i> </i>guide<i> </i>to the city's most renowned attractio