While I arrange a variety of tours for families, solo travelers, and private groups, there are some special groups that I just can’t resist joining myself!  I love spending time with my guests, sharing in the adventure and looking at Egypt through new eyes.  On these trips I also bring along my top Egyptologist guides to make sure every moment is rich, personal, enjoyable, and memorable.

These are the dates and links for the tours I have scheduled so far.  I keep my groups small so early booking is advi

DATES:

2026

2027

  • 2027 August 2nd is a full solar eclipse over Egypt.  I will be organising programs for our guests for the week prior to and after the 2nd August.  Mara House is currently fully booked for the eclipse and days surrounding it.  However, I have a wait list in case of cancellations, so please contact me if you are interested either in accommodation or tours in Luxor, Cairo, or Aswan.
Something Different and Personal

Years ago I became totally interested in several historical series which you can find here https://marahouseluxor.com/resurrection-ertugrul-must-see-film-series/  Recently I decided I would like to take a trip to Turkey and visit Topkapi Palace and some other places in Istanbul that are in these tv series.  If you have any interest in joining me in my adventure to Turkey please email me and lets see if we can get an agreed date for a group of us to explore these sites in Istanbul together maraegypt@gmail.com

Who is Mara?

Book directly with Mara here maraegypt@gmail.com

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  1. The 5 star service, accommodations and experiences without solid gold prices!

    TOUR MANAGER Ahmed:
    * Collected us from the airport and looked after us all and treated us like family daily for almost 2 weeks!
    * Ahmed, who completed the ultimate sacrifice and tried KFC and McDonalds before we arrived so he could advise us accordingly!
    * Ahmed, whom pulled off a surprise wedding – with band – wedding of the century – in less than 24 hours.
    * Ahmed, no request is too big, too small or too weird
    * Ahmed, who is loved by all and is totally worthy of our adoration.
    * Ahmed, we left more than just f.r.i.e.n.d.s.

    TOUR GUIDE Mohamed:
    * The ever knowledgeable, always endearing Egyptian gentleman.
    * Mohamed who has so much wisdom and is never boring.
    * Mohamed who stole the bride’s heart from the moment she met him, and stole the men’s hearts too.
    * Mohamed who learnt that ‘stop jinning’ will get the ladies moving.
    * Mohamed, the Redbull scout.

    MARA – IRISH QUEEN OF EGYPT
    * Mara has spent 19 years making Mara House Luxor what it is today.
    * Literally built from the ground up and every piece has been lovingly chosen, made or found.
    * Everything about our experiences had Mara’s personal touches.
    * The information and guidance she provides even before we have left home.
    * The Hotel and tours in Cairo.
    * The shows and entertainment.
    * 7 night Nile Cruise on a 5 star ship.
    * The people she has chosen to work for her.
    * The off the beaten track experiences.
    * Food glorious food. Amr @ Mara House is an amazing chef.
    * Lots of tours but also so relaxing – Busy but lots of down time

    This tour planned and arranged by Mara starts with the Giza Pyramids and camel ride but somehow each day after was better than the day before!

    MARA HOUSE LUXOR, I can’t wait to go back and next time spend a week just at Mara House.

    MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!

    Traveled with friends. Booked Mara House Nov 2019 Group Tour. Reviewed on Tripadvisor Jan 2020