Turkey Guidebooks & Maps

This travel guide from the acclaimed Lonely Planet series is an indispensable tool for helping you get around in six of the Middle East’s most interesting countries. Wander through 400 rooms of the harem in Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, retrace the steps of Lawrence of Arabia, boogie the night away in a Beirut disco, swim in the dead sea and take a tour of the Pyramids of Giza. Istanbul to Cairo on a Shoestring is an ideal accessory to an educational, fun and safe holiday.

The best way to vacationers’ hearts is through their stomachs. That may not be a widely used saying, but it’s true. Lonely Planet World Food Guides are a unique and dependable reference to the best kitchens, restaurants, bars and markets of your chosen destination. These unique pocket-sized travel companions feature helpful maps, tips for reading local menus, authentic recipes and even food history. Lonely Planet World Food: Turkey by Dani Valent, Jim Masters and Perihan Masters also features a quick-reference dictionary and wonderful photography so you know just what’s in store for you at dinnertime.

Lonely Planet has long been renowned for its wonderfully detailed maps and guidebooks. These full-color, laminated maps are the very best we've seen, and make it easy to find your way around central city and metro areas. Each map includes a full index of streets and local attractions, essential information and telephone numbers, extensive transportation routes, and even a recommended walking tour. Folds to 9 1/2 ¥ 4" to fit in a coat pocket.

Europe has it all - from mountains to museums, beaches to bars, castles to cafes - and the best way to see it is with this essential new guide. Written by expert travel writers, with 40 countries, this book will get you off the beaten track. Features: plan your itinerary and budget with the first-time travellers chapter; cycle to the Loire Valley's chateaux, France; haggle in a souq in Marrakesh, Morocco; dance the night away at the hottest nightspots in London or Berlin; explore the city walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia; try the best coffee in Rome.

Whether travelling to find oneself or for the pure joy of discovery, anyone ready to embark on a trip to Europe must read this unique resource from Lonely Planet. Paul Harding presents Lonely Planet Read This First: Europe, a brilliant text for bringing travellers up to speed on what they absolutely must know before leaving the house. Figure out how to plan a budget, get a visa or passport, arrange transportation and even cross borders with this exceptional resource. With 40 maps, superb photography and wonderful illustrations, there is no question that will remain unanswered after reading this Lonely Planet publication.