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      • Abydos & Dendera
      • Karnak Temple
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      • 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 CAIRO with Mara HouseExpand
      • 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)
      • Gt. Pyramid, Sphinx – PRIVATE VISITS
      • 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
      • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
    • 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
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Travel to Egypt 2025 – Is It SAFE?
Egypt Travel Planning

Travel to Egypt 2025 – Is It SAFE?

ByMara 13/07/202528/07/2025

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. 

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Muhammad Ali Pasha: Builder of a Modern Nation
Egyptian History & Culture

Muhammad Ali Pasha: Builder of a Modern Nation

ByMara 28/06/202518/08/2025

How Muhammad Ali built modern Egypt—army, schools, economy—and shaped a legacy every ruler followed

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Muhammad Ali Pasha: The Boy from Kavala Who Would Build a Dynasty
Egyptian History & Culture

Muhammad Ali Pasha: The Boy from Kavala Who Would Build a Dynasty

ByMara 23/06/202518/08/2025

From Kavala to Cairo: exploring Muhammad Ali’s rise, legacy, and the echoes of ancestry across generations.

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It’s time for a change….
Mara House Updates & News

It’s time for a change….

ByMara 03/05/202503/05/2025

Read More It’s time for a change….Continue

Free Nights at Mara House Luxor?!
Luxor Travel & Accommodation

Free Nights at Mara House Luxor?!

ByMara 05/03/202512/08/2025

Mara’s Egypt tours for adults and tours for kids in 2025 with extra free nights at Mara House before the adventure begins!

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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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Being a Digital Nomad in Luxor, Egypt
Luxor Travel & Accommodation

Being a Digital Nomad in Luxor, Egypt

ByMara 01/01/202501/08/2025

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,…

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2027 Total Solar Eclipse – Egypt
Egypt Tours & Experiences

2027 Total Solar Eclipse – Egypt

ByMara 28/12/202410/08/2025

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…

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A small group of people standing in front of the sarcophagus in the dimly lit Kings Chamber of the Gt. Pyramid at Giza
Mara House Updates & News

Quick Update and a few thoughts from Nov Trip

ByMara 15/12/202411/09/2025

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…

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Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria
Egypt Tours & Experiences

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria

ByMara 06/11/202428/07/2025

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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Don’t arrive in Egypt thinking it is easy to find a hotel, a guide etc at the last minute
Egypt Travel Planning

Don’t arrive in Egypt thinking it is easy to find a hotel, a guide etc at the last minute

ByMara 21/10/202401/08/2025

Don’t leave Egypt planning to chance — here’s why booking your guide and accommodation ahead is crucial. Avoid shady deals, bad beds, and last-minute chaos with this blunt advice for smart travel.

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Where are the Shops in Cairo?!
Living in Egypt: Personal Insights

Where are the Shops in Cairo?!

ByMara 13/10/202428/07/2025

Funny (but true) tale of a foreigner’s chaotic hunt for furniture in Cairo—featuring a treasured Golden Pages and confused taxi driver!

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✨ Unlock the Secrets of Egypt’s Chakras: A Spiritual Adventure Awaits! ✨
Egypt Tours & Experiences

✨ Unlock the Secrets of Egypt’s Chakras: A Spiritual Adventure Awaits! ✨

ByMara 05/10/202401/09/2025

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey through Egypt’s chakras, aligning your energy at sacred ancient sites

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Neslishah – The Silent Warrior Princess
Egyptian History & Culture

Neslishah – The Silent Warrior Princess

ByMara 03/10/202418/08/2025

Neslishah Sultan: The last Ottoman princess who bridged empires, survived exile, and embodied royal resilience.

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Hand holding a mix of Egyptian pounds and US dollars, showing the best currencies to bring when traveling to Egypt.
Egypt Travel Planning

What is the BEST CURRENCY to Take to EGYPT?

ByMara 03/10/202410/09/2025

3 Sept 2025. Knowing how to pay for things in Egypt is vital if you don’t want to lose money. This goes deeper than a simple answer telling you always use Egyptian or always use ATMs. It’s complicated and to really know the answers you need to dig a little deeper than the usual typical responses given.

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Flight Booking Trick: Cash Sometimes Beats Points
Egypt Travel Planning

Flight Booking Trick: Cash Sometimes Beats Points

ByMara 27/09/202409/08/2025

Booking flights with points sounds smart—but not always. Learn why comparing cash and points prices can save you money and frustration on your Egypt adventure.

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Egypt is Becoming Too Expensive!
Egypt Travel Planning

Egypt is Becoming Too Expensive!

ByMara 18/09/202428/07/2025

Egypt is becoming a playground only the wealthy can afford – let’s solve this problem!

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Scientists Reconstruct the Face of an Egyptian Woman from over 3500 years ago.
Mara House Updates & News

Scientists Reconstruct the Face of an Egyptian Woman from over 3500 years ago.

ByMara 09/09/202418/08/2025

CT images estimated that she was approximately 48 years old at the time of her death and had suffered from mild arthritis of the spine

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Egypt’s Royal Family: Faces Long Forgotten, Stories Yet Untold
Egyptian History & Culture

Egypt’s Royal Family: Faces Long Forgotten, Stories Yet Untold

ByMara 07/09/202418/08/2025

Egypt’s lost royal legacy at Mara House Luxor, where forgotten faces of the Muhammad Ali dynasty come to life in an intimate photo collection that connects the past to the present.

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Reality of Solo Travel in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale for the Romantic Soul
Solo Female Travel in Egypt

Reality of Solo Travel in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale for the Romantic Soul

ByMara 05/09/202428/07/2025

Solo travel in Egypt is rewarding, but leave romanticized expectations behind—focus on history, culture, and safety.

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  • HOME: 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
  • TOUR EGYPT WITH MARA HOUSE
    • TOURS IN LUXOR
      • Abydos & Dendera
      • Karnak Temple
      • Luxor Temple: The Temple of Man
      • 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 with Mara House
      • 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)
      • Gt. Pyramid, Sphinx – PRIVATE VISITS
      • 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
      • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
    • 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
  • 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