I’ve finally gathered reviews and comments about Mara House and our Salahadeen Restaurant here on my own website. There aren’t many for Salahadeen, as it’s been open only to Mara House guests for years and TripAdvisor has since removed those reviews. These come from TripAdvisor, Google Maps, guest blogs, letters, and other kind words shared over time. Some are missing, as I hadn’t realized TripAdvisor began deleting reviews from tour guests who did their tours with us but who didn’t stay at Mara House. I hope these words give you a true sense of who we are and what Mara House is all about. Enjoy, Mara
I have always wanted to go to Egypt. By accident I ran across Mara House while looking for another trip elsewhere. This was the best accident I have ever had! Unbelievable!
My first concern was safety. Mara put my mind at ease right away and told me it was very safe. Right she was - I NEVER once felt unsafe or the least bit uneasy. The Egyptian people are so wonderful. They are friendly and always willing to help no matter what you need. A nice place to eat, directions, or just crossing the street.
My husband and I went on an 11 day tour - This is a small group tour which started in Cairo, went to Luxor, then Aswan with a Nile cruise.
Ahmed was our tour guide/manager. He was amazing!!! Ahmed met us at the airport with a smile on his face which never left for the entire 11 days. He took us to the Steigenberger Hotel in Cairo and made sure we were checked in and our luggage was in our room.
The next day we started our amazing/unforgettable adventure. We did it all 🙂 Valley of the Kings- King Tut's Tomb, Seti Tomb; Giza - went into the great pyramid up to the King's chamber and had a camel ride, saw an ancient boat, and the sphinx.. Valley of the Queens - Nefertari Tomb ... Cairo - Sufi dance, Garbage City, Cave Church, Abdeen Palace, City of the Dead... Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan - Philae, Nubian Village, held crocodiles, went into a classroom for kindergarten; what adorable children. We saw countless temples and tombs - We went to Antiquities Museum which was amazing.
I could go on for hours talking about how wonderful this trip was and everywhere we went; but it was Mara's guide, Ahmad who made it special. We were never out of Ahmed's sight. He went out of his way to make sure our trip was something special and unforgettable - he succeeded!
There are also two Egyptologists - Mohammad and Mohammad (Mo). They had so much information on each place we visited. Both were amazing and so sweet. The three of them really made you feel like you were family. It was like you knew them for years after meeting them.
Bob and I were so comfortable at all times. I could really go on for hours telling you about how wonderful this trip is - but you have to experience it to really appreciate how great this trip can be. Don't wait - Egypt is ready for tourists and going with this tour group is the only way to go.
Reviewed on TripAdvisor - travelled as couple - Mara's Group Trip October 2018. Deleted by TripAdvisor 25.10.2018
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- Mara House Luxor – your home away from home
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Photos of Our Suites – Take a look at the rooms you’ll call home.
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Mara House Guest Gallery – Faces and memories from over the years.
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Salahadeen Restaurant & Feast – The story behind our restaurant and its exclusive menu.
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(Coming Soon: Photo Journal of Mara House – from the first brick to today.)