Guest Book

We are a retired couple who like to travel. After reading the intinaries and reviews of a variety of Egyptian tours we decided on Mara's November 2017, and are extreamly happy we did. We were on the same tour as Weldon, whose comments will be below. We whole heartedly agree with all his comments. The tour was fantastic!

Along with the great selection of sites we visited - with excellent guides - we wish to emphasize how well organized the tour was. Transportation and rooms just happened with little or no wait for us. Lunch was organized so as to minimize wasted time. (Be it back to the boat, to a restaurant or great Egyptian fast food on the bus.) Breakfast and dinner was (usually) back at the accomodation. Cairo's streets are packed and slow moving (although often interesting). A well thought out plan for the day was essential.

One highlight for us was the bus drive from Luxor to Abydos, and back. For a while we travelled along an irrigation canal. There were lots of people to watch. as they started their day. People were heading to school and work. Some had already loaded there vehicle (small truck or donkey cart) with agriculture products (sugar cane, corn, etc). They were dressed in a variety of ways, from western type clothes to traditional Egyptian. Later we drove through desert where we could see modern irrigation projects and new cities. VERY interesting.

Other highlights we had not anticipated: two exceptional Egyptian meals, and an amazing Sufi drum and dance performance.

If you are considering a trip to Egypt, then we strongly recommend a tour with Mara!