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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: "If you’re looking for a unique, off the beaten track travel adventure in Africa, South America or Asia, you’ve come to the right place! This year, we’ve divided our brochure into two sections: epic overland journeys of 28 days or more and the escorted trips for one to four weeks."

We say: "Dragoman has had a complete revamp for 2009 and has introduced non-truck based tours for the first time, as well as volunteering holidays where you can help with community projects, teaching and sports activities."

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."

They say: "Unleash your spirit of adventure. Stop dreaming and start planning with G.A.P tours to the two very different continents of Africa and the Middle East that’ll offer you a new perspective with authentic experiences."

We say: "G.A.P’s brochure is full of grassroots style adventure trips meaning you can enjoy all those must see sights in Africa and the Middle East on a budget, like gorilla watching in Kisoro, Uganda or even volunteering at an orphanage in Nairobi."