- 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