Mara - your host at Mara House Luxor standing outside the ornate wrought Iron door of Mara House Luxor

Why Booking With Me Is Always Better

These days, we book everything online—hotels, tours, flights, even cinema tickets.  It’s fast, easy, and often works perfectly most of the time.  But when it comes to Egypt, what you think you’ve booked and what actually happens can be two very different things.  That’s where I come in.

Top Tip: If you’re about to click away and book elsewhere, at least pause for a moment and check my Insider Travel Advice. It highlights the questions you should ask before booking any tour in Egypt—online or through an agent.

If you’re still reading, you’re probably serious about getting your trip right.  And here’s the truth: booking directly with me by email is the smartest way to plan your stay and tours in Luxor, Cairo, or Aswan.  Forget the big booking engines—they may be convenient, but they can’t give you the personal attention that transforms a good trip into an unforgettable one.

When you contact me directly, we’ll talk through what you really want—no rushed forms, no boxes that don’t fit your plans.  I’ll answer all your questions (even the ones you didn’t know to ask) so together we can design a schedule, choose accommodation, and plan tours that leave you confident and stress-free.  This isn’t just a booking; it’s the beginning of a seamless adventure with me personally handling the details.  Explore Mara House accommodation here.

Booking direct also gives you flexibility no online system can match.  Need to shift a tour time?  Want to see a hidden temple off the usual path?  Something’s come up and you need to change your dates/times.  No problem.  I can make it happen.  There are no hidden fees, no confusing cancellation rules, and no middlemen—you deal directly with me, someone who genuinely cares about your trip.  See my full range of tours here.

Over the years, I’ve poured countless hours into writing blog posts, guides, and insider tips to help visitors avoid the common pitfalls and experience the very best of Egypt.  Why?  Because I love sharing this country.  If I get philosophical for a moment, I’d even say it’s my little contribution to world peace—bringing people from different cultures together, helping families and children (I’m a grandmother) create joyful, lasting memories in this incredible land.

So if you’d rather skip the automated emails, chatbots, and generic systems, just send me a message.  Let’s make your Luxor, Cairo, or Aswan adventure exactly the way you want it.

👉 Email me today—because you deserves personal attention, not a robotic booking engine.