Mara House Luxor

Mara House Luxor is a boutique hotel in Luxor, Egypt — and the base for everything else offered on this site: private Egypt tours, exclusive monument access, and travel advice from someone who has lived here for over twenty years. My name is Marie Vaughan, known to most as “Mara”.

Here’s where to go, depending on what brought you here:

The Hotel

A boutique stay in a real Egyptian neighbourhood — accommodation, location, and reviews.

Egypt Tours

Custom and private tours across Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Siwa, Alexandria, and the Red Sea.

Exclusive Access

Legal, permit-based private access to historic sites and chambers normally closed to the public.

2027 Total Solar Eclipse

Luxor will be the premier global viewing location on August 2, 2027 — secure your place.

Travel Tips & Advice

Practical guidance for planning your trip to Egypt.

Transformative Travel

Spiritual and personal stories from Egypt’s temples and tombs.

History & Culture

The people who built and walked these sites, and the stories behind them.

Who is Mara?

More than twenty years dedicated to hospitality and exploration in Egypt.