Guided Tours

Abanoub Travel Agency. The company runs camel, jeep, and trekking tours of varying durations to all parts of the Sinai and also offers overnight trips to Petra and Cairo. Aida Villas, Hadbet Om El-Sa‘id, Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai. 069/366–5731; www.abanoub.com.

Thomas Cook. Thomas Cook, the original travel agency for Egypt, is an all-around source for tours in a wide variety of price ranges. 8 Shar'a El Sheraton, Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai, 84511. 065/344–3338; 16119; www.thomascookegypt.com.