Egypt Tour Booking Sites: Insider Advice on What to Question & Clarify
Discover the insider questions and checks every traveler should make before booking Egypt tours online—don’t get caught out by vague promises or hidden costs.
Compare Egypt Tours: Why Mara House Luxor Stands Apart in 2025
Compare Mara House’s 14-night Egypt tour with top operators side-by-side. Discover exclusive access, unique experiences, and unbeatable value for 2025.
The Tale of the Pharaoh’s Curse – What Really Happened?
Was there really a deadly curse on Tutankhamun’s tomb? Discover the truth behind the deaths, the media storm, and the real mystery that still fascinates museum visitors today.
Amun – The God Who Rose to Rule the Egyptian Empire
From obscurity to supreme power, Amun’s rise as Egypt’s most dominant god shaped history. Learn how temples, kings, and myth built his place at the empire’s heart.
Ahmed Ibn Tulun – The Slave-Soldier Who Dreamed of a Dynasty
Meet the man who founded Egypt’s oldest mosque still in use—an outsider who built power through strategy, vision, and a hill once feared as cursed.
Plan your Holiday to Egypt – A Step-by-Step Guide
Dreaming of Egypt but unsure how to start planning? Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a smooth, unforgettable journey—from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan, and beyond—with practical tips, itinerary ideas, and personal insights.
Where to stay in Luxor
Choosing a hotel in Luxor is about more than price or stars—it can shape your entire experience of Egypt. Here’s what to look for, and why Mara House might be exactly what you’re seeking.
The Day the Mountain Moved
Discover the story of Simon the Tanner, the Coptic miracle of Moqattam Mountain, and Cairo’s Cave Church—where faith once moved a mountain.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
Wondering when to visit Egypt? A Luxor local shares honest tips on weather, crowds, and the best time to explore.
Abbas Helmi I: The Isolated Prince: Passion, Power, and a Palace of Shadows
Abbas Helmi I: reclusive ruler, passionate horse breeder, and the last to resist European control in modern Egypt.
Sword of the Dynasty: The Life of Ibrahim Pasha
Ibrahim Pasha: warrior, reformer, and heir to empire—his ambition shaped Egypt’s fate and challenged the Ottoman throne.
Travel to Egypt 2025 – Is It SAFE?
Imagine reaching the age of 90, never having left your hometown, only to look back and realise that the places you dreamed of — Egypt among them — had been perfectly safe every time you let the media, fear, or noise hold you back.
Muhammad Ali Pasha: Builder of a Modern Nation
How Muhammad Ali built modern Egypt—army, schools, economy—and shaped a legacy every ruler followed
Muhammad Ali Pasha: The Boy from Kavala Who Would Build a Dynasty
From Kavala to Cairo: exploring Muhammad Ali’s rise, legacy, and the echoes of ancestry across generations.
Free Nights at Mara House Luxor?!
Mara’s Egypt tours for adults and tours for kids in 2025 with extra free nights at Mara House before the adventure begins!
Egypt Through a Child’s Eyes – A Journey They’ll Never Forget
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.
Being a Digital Nomad in Luxor, Egypt
Have you ever used “GROK” on X (Twitter) to search for information? I’m more than a bit tired of social media and I suppose I was looking for something different just now, so I asked GROK this question: “What characteristics or interests would a digital nomad need to have to spend three months in Luxor,…
2027 Total Solar Eclipse – Egypt
On August 2, 2027, Egypt will be one of the prime locations to witness a total solar eclipse—a breathtaking event for any enthusiast’s bucket list. If Egypt 2027 is calling your name, now is the perfect time to start planning! Keep in mind that August is the hottest month of the year here. While some…
Quick Update and a few thoughts from Nov Trip
Hi Everyone, For those of you who follow my musings regularly you may be wondering where are my videos, photos etc from the Nov group. Well, first – the trip was a great success and, not having been back in Egypt for a year was a great advantage because I saw Egypt and it’s progress…
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria
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…