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  • TOURS in EGYPTExpand
    • TOURS IN LUXORExpand
      • Abydos and Dendera tour
      • Karnak Temple Tour
      • Luxor Temple Tour
      • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
      • Luxor & Aswan
      • West Bank Tour – Valley of Kings etc.Expand
        • Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Bargain with Chaos
    • TOURS IN CAIROExpand
      • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA
      • Abdeen Palace
      • Antiquities Museum at Tahrir Sq.
      • Cairo Basic Tour – 3 Nights
      • Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Garbage City
      • Gayer Anderson Houses
      • Giza Plateau
      • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
      • Ibn Tulun Medieval Mosque
      • Islamic Museum
      • Medieval Cairo
      • Saladin Citadel, Sultan Hassan and Rifaii Mosques
      • Saqqara 7-Step Pyramid & Serapeum
    • SMALL GROUP TOURS WITH MARAExpand
      • Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt
      • Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
    • First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You
    • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
    • 2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 11 nights
    • Insider Advice – Hidden Pitfalls in Tour Websites
  • TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVELExpand
    • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
    • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
  • NOMADS! – Mara House: Your Home in Egypt
  • EGYPT HISTORY & CULTUREExpand
    • Egyptian Rulers & Legends
    • Cairo History & Heritage
    • Luxor History & Heritage
    • Gods of Egypt
    • Muhammad Ali Dynasty
  • Who is Mara?
  • Mara’s Blog
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Egypt Tours & Experiences

Egypt is not just a country—it’s a sensory voyage through time, myth, and wonder.  This section brings together stories and itineraries from the journeys I personally organise for people like you (and sometimes lead myself also) across Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and beyond.  Whether you’re drawn to the timeless symmetry of ancient temples, the quiet power of spiritual travel, or the camaraderie of group exploration, here you’ll find insights, inspiration, and practical guidance for making your Egyptian adventure extraordinary.

I don’t offer cookie-cutter tours. I invite you into Egypt through thoughtfully designed experiences grounded in real life, real people, and real connections.  These posts explore what to expect, how we travel, and why our approach resonates deeply with so many who choose to journey with us.

If you’re dreaming of Egypt—and ready for something more meaningful than a checklist—start exploring here.

Mara guiding her grandson and guests during a private visit inside the Pit of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Egypt Tours & Experiences

Private Great Pyramid Visits — Limited Dates 2025–2026

ByMara 15/09/202529/09/2025

Feel the hair on the back of your neck stand up as you step into the Great Pyramid without the crowds.  The hush is total — stone, shadow, and silence stretching deep into the passages. And then the thought comes: what am I doing here?  The smile fades — there is no one to watch,…

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Detailed Itinerary – 2027 Solar Eclipse Tour with Mara House

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Mara - owner of Mara House and Mara House Tours alking through street with elaborately decorated house painted blue, in Nubian Village, Aswan

Egypt Tours with Mara House Luxor – Personalised Tours, Group Trips, Spiritual Journeys & Transformative Travel

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Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt

Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt

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2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 12 nights Group Tour – Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise

2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 12 nights Group Tour – Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise

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Mara House Egypt group with private access standing between the paws of the Great Sphinx

Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Egypt Through a Child’s Eyes – A Journey They’ll Never Forget
Egypt Tours & Experiences

Egypt Through a Child’s Eyes – A Journey They’ll Never Forget

ByMara 12/01/202510/08/2025

Bring your kids on the journey of a lifetime. Our Egypt family tour lets children and adults explore ancient sites together — with special activities just for young explorers.

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Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise Tour

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Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria
Egypt Tours & Experiences

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria

ByMara 06/11/202429/09/2025

Of all the visitors who come to Egypt, few think about going to Alexandria and that is indeed a pity.  Alexandria has many historic sites, beautiful buildings and is a city where I would love to spend a few days holiday myself – given the time.  The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria were…

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Woman in turquoise dress and headscarf walking through an Egyptian temple with a small lion statue, symbolizing strength on the chakra journey through Egypt

The Nile Chakra Journey: Abu Simbel to Alexandria

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First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You

First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You

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CAIRO Basic Tour – 3 Nights

CAIRO Basic Tour – 3 Nights

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All dates for MARA’S GROUP TOURS – 2025 onwards

All dates for MARA’S GROUP TOURS – 2025 onwards

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Gayer Anderson House

GAYER ANDERSON HOUSE: A Must-See Hidden Gem in Cairo

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Couple at Giza Sphinx platform, man pointing into the distance with partner by his side

GIZA PLATEAU TOUR

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ABDEEN PALACE, CAIRO

ABDEEN PALACE, CAIRO

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Shared Moments of Happiness on Group Tours
Egypt Tours & Experiences

Shared Moments of Happiness on Group Tours

ByMara 12/08/202308/10/2023

Let me offer a glimpse of some moments shared by our incredible group participants through the lens of their Facebook posts while on our wonderful group tours.

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Mara sitting on a low wall outside the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo

CAIRO Antiquities Museum: an Aladdin’s Cave of Priceless Treasures

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MEDIEVAL CAIRO WALKING TOUR

MEDIEVAL CAIRO WALKING TOUR

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  • EGYPT TRAVEL ADVICE from Mara
  • MARA HOUSE LUXOR
    • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
    • The Salahadeen Feast
    • Compare Mara House to 3 Top Tour Companies
    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
    • Mara House Luxor – Hotel Gallery
    • Guest Book
  • TOURS in EGYPT
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      • Abydos and Dendera tour
      • Karnak Temple Tour
      • Luxor Temple Tour
      • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
      • Luxor & Aswan
      • West Bank Tour – Valley of Kings etc.
        • Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Bargain with Chaos
    • TOURS IN CAIRO
      • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA
      • Abdeen Palace
      • Antiquities Museum at Tahrir Sq.
      • Cairo Basic Tour – 3 Nights
      • Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Garbage City
      • Gayer Anderson Houses
      • Giza Plateau
      • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
      • Ibn Tulun Medieval Mosque
      • Islamic Museum
      • Medieval Cairo
      • Saladin Citadel, Sultan Hassan and Rifaii Mosques
      • Saqqara 7-Step Pyramid & Serapeum
    • SMALL GROUP TOURS WITH MARA
      • Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt
      • Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
    • First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You
    • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
    • 2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 11 nights
    • Insider Advice – Hidden Pitfalls in Tour Websites
  • TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL
    • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
    • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
  • NOMADS! – Mara House: Your Home in Egypt
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Hi, I’m Mara — the heart behind Mara House Luxor.

Over twenty years ago, I came to Egypt on an ordinary tour. It could have been so much better. And so, over time I created the kind of memorable experiences that I should have had. If you want to know more about the face behind the website, stories and business, click on Who is Mara.

You can book everything directly with me via email. I respond to all emails personally: maraegypt@gmail.com

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  • EGYPT TRAVEL ADVICE from Mara
  • MARA HOUSE LUXOR
    • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
    • The Salahadeen Feast
    • Compare Mara House to 3 Top Tour Companies
    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
    • Mara House Luxor – Hotel Gallery
    • Guest Book
  • TOURS in EGYPT
    • TOURS IN LUXOR
      • Abydos and Dendera tour
      • Karnak Temple Tour
      • Luxor Temple Tour
      • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
      • Luxor & Aswan
      • West Bank Tour – Valley of Kings etc.
        • Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Bargain with Chaos
    • TOURS IN CAIRO
      • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA
      • Abdeen Palace
      • Antiquities Museum at Tahrir Sq.
      • Cairo Basic Tour – 3 Nights
      • Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Garbage City
      • Gayer Anderson Houses
      • Giza Plateau
      • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
      • Ibn Tulun Medieval Mosque
      • Islamic Museum
      • Medieval Cairo
      • Saladin Citadel, Sultan Hassan and Rifaii Mosques
      • Saqqara 7-Step Pyramid & Serapeum
    • SMALL GROUP TOURS WITH MARA
      • Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt
      • Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
    • First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You
    • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
    • 2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 11 nights
    • Insider Advice – Hidden Pitfalls in Tour Websites
  • TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL
    • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
    • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
  • NOMADS! – Mara House: Your Home in Egypt
  • EGYPT HISTORY & CULTURE
    • Egyptian Rulers & Legends
    • Cairo History & Heritage
    • Luxor History & Heritage
    • Gods of Egypt
    • Muhammad Ali Dynasty
  • Who is Mara?
  • Mara’s Blog
  • Contact Mara