Find your holiday to Mt Sinai

They say: "Gecko’s offers three ways of touring the Middle East. Budget offers a minimal number of included trips, Adventurer tours offer interaction with local tribes such as the Bedouins and Nubians. Choosing an Explorer tour includes a cruise on the Nile River."

We say: "The best known destination of Egypt is, of course, included, but Gecko’s will help you delve deeper following in the footsteps of the Greeks, Romans, Abyssinians, Ottomans or even the Nabataens who had a stronghold in Petra. Fascinating stuff!"

They say: "Just five hours flying time from the UK, Egypt has everything; from its fantastic year round climate and abundance of ancient sites to explore, to the modern resorts on the Red Sea Riviera with their unbelievably clear blue waters which provide spectacular snorkelling and diving opportunities."

We say: "As the Euro-crunch bites, many holiday makers are looking outside the Eurozone for 2009, and Egypt is receiving a lot of attention. Thomas Cook’s program focuses on resorts, Cairo and Nile Cruises (with sight-seeing of course). Beach holidays, and active and watersports holidays, are available too."

They say: "Travelling with Voyages Jules Verne, with over 30 years of experience, opens the door to a World of Wonders, rich in history and natural beauty. Our tours span the globe, following carefully devised itineraries by air, road, river and rail that capture the true essence of your chosen destination. All our groups are expertly guided by local specialists with the arrangements enhanced by exclusive excursions and special events and the pleasure of travelling with companions who share similar tastes and interests."

They say: "From trekking Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to wandering through the markets of Marrakech, going for a swim in azure blue waters of Caye Caulker in Belize or snorkelling with sea lions in the Galapagos, on a Gecko’s adventure you’ll truly open your eyes to every imaginable experience."

We say: "They call it travelling with no limits. This Gecko’s worldwide brochure takes you on grassroots adventures to Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, South East Asia, Africa and Latin America, with new destinations including Malawi and Israel."