President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year regime may have come to an end, but the Foreign Office is still warning Brits that all but the most essential travel to Egypt’s larger cities should be avoided. Suez, Luxor, Alexandria and the capital Cairo are likely to remain the focus of large gatherings following the president’s departure. Martial law has been declared by the army.

A curfew is in place from midnight to 6am across Egypt. Because the Red Sea resorts have remained free from trouble throughout, the curfew is currently not being enforced in the area. Although the Foreign Office continues to say that the Red Sea is calm, it has also advised that the situation could change quickly and that people should continue to keep a close eye on the situation.

Holidaymakers have also been advised to stay in close contact with their tour operators. Thomas Cook maintains that the situation in resorts such as Sharm el-Sheik remains peaceful. The operator has however cancelled trips to Cairo as it continues to monitor events.

Thomson, which has also cancelled trips to the capital, has confirmed that it remains business as usual at resorts including Marsa Alam, Taba, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. Thomson Cruises said it had been taking advice from the Foreign Office and that itineraries would be avoiding stops in Luxor and Cairo.

Instead passengers will get to enjoy the Dead Sea and Jerusalem as boats call into the Israeli port of Eilat. Those wishing for more information should contact the cruise company.