Choosing the perfect Egypt tour can feel overwhelming — so many offers, so little clarity. That’s why I created this detailed side-by-side comparison of 14-night Egypt tours from top companies. See exactly what’s included, what’s missing, and why Mara House offers unbeatable value and exclusivity. Don’t waste your time or money on vague promises — get the facts here.

To truly compare companies, you need to roll up your sleeves, make a spreadsheet, and go line by line.  That’s exactly what I did today, and it took me most of the day!  Even though I was confident my offer was the best in both content and price, the exercise revealed just how strong it really is—especially compared to others, whose websites are actually vague and confusing when looked at in detail.

I compared my 14-night Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary with three of the top-rated Egypt tour companies from Google’s top listings.  What I found surprised me: not only was there very little to distinguish among those three, but none came close to matching the depth, exclusivity, and value in my itinerary.

If you want real substance—not just shiny words and photos—this side-by-side comparison says it all.

14 nights Egypt Tour Itinerary Mara House Luxor €3200 Company 1
€3700		 Company 2
€1420		 Company 3
€2040
Private Visit Great Pyramid (2 hrs at night) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Private Visit between paws of the Sphinx (1 hr) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Private Visit to the Osirion at Abydos Temple (2 hrs) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Abydos Temple of Sety I ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Dendera Temple (Hathor) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Valley of the Kings (3 tombs) ✅  ✅ ✅ ✅
extra -Tomb of Tuthankhamun optional  ✅ optional ❌
extra -Tomb of Nefertari optional  optional ❌ ❌
extra – Tomb of Sety I optional ❌ ❌ ❌
Hatshepsut Temple (Deir El Bahri) ✅  ✅ ✅ ✅
Medinet Habu Temple ✅ optional ❌ ❌
Workers Village (Deir El Medina) (2 tombs and village) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Nobles Tombs (3 tombs) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Colossi of Memnon ✅  ✅ ✅ ✅
Karnak Temple ✅  ✅ ✅ ✅
Luxor Temple ✅  optional optional ✅
Visit to a local charity ❌  ✅ ✅ ❌
Lunch with a Local ❌  ✅ ✅ ❌
Edfu Temple (Horus) ✅ optional ❌ ✅
Kom Ombo Temple ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Philae Temple (Isis) ✅ ✅ optional ✅
Abu Simbel Temples optional ✅ optional ✅
Nubian Village optional ✅ ✅ ❌
Elephantine Island ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌
Sphinx Viewing Platform Private Visit ✅ ✅ ✅
Giza Plateau ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Saqqara Complex incl. tombs, 7-Step Pyramid, Imhotep Museum ✅ optional optional ❌
Serapeum ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
Manial Palace ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Great Pyramid Visit ✅ optional ✅ optional
Coptic Cairo & Cave Church (Moquattam Hills) ✅ ❌ optional ❌
Khan El Khalili ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Antiquities Museum at Tahrir Sq. ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Civilization Museum & Royal Mummies ✅ ❌ optional ✅
Medieval Cairo ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Citadel of Saladin ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
Mosques of Sultan Hassan & Rifai ✅ ❌ optional ❌
Gayer Anderson Museum ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌
Ibn Tulun Mosque ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌
Citadel of Qaitbey (Alexandria) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Catacombs & Amphitheatre (Alexandria) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
National Museum of Alexandria ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
National Jewelery Museum (Alexandria) ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
El Alamein (Alexandria) ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌
National Library (Alexandria) ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅

If you’re comparing tours, this guide will help you spot the details that really matter before you book.

Don’t take my word for it about the best tours – read the comments from people who have been on this tour and similar with me here – the comments are at the end of the page

 

Hi, I’m Mara — the heart behind Mara House Luxor.
Over twenty years ago, I came to Egypt on an ordinary tour. It was enjoyable… but while it was not a deep, soul-stirring journey. I felt like I had come home. So I returned — and over time I created the kind of memorable experiences for you that I should have had first time.

What makes me different?
I don’t just want you to see Egypt — I want you to feel it, but even I am still learning. Through my blog and in person, I tell the stories behind the stones, so you can imagine the real people who once lived here, walked these temple floors, and shaped this extraordinary land. No made-up tales, no polished-over legends — just truth, heart, and a little magic.

Together with my small Egyptian team, I create honest, personal, unforgettable journeys — whether you’re here for a few days at Mara House or travelling across the country with us.

If you’d like help planning a meaningful and worry-free stay in Egypt, just drop me an email — I respond personally: 📧 maraegypt@gmail.com