Luxury Private Trip of a Lifetime Through Egypt with Mara
November 16 – November 27, 2024 (11 Nights) US$4435 (€4100) per person sharing
More than anything else that I do, I really love being the Tour Leader of my own groups. I love introducing visitors to the real Egypt, it’s customs, traditions, – the Egypt where everyone smiles at us, and no two days are ever the same and while we make our plans, we live in the present and enjoy the eternally unexpected.
I love getting to know my fellow travelers and working with everyone to discover the special things that will really interest every individual at the sites we visit. I love the group interactions and the way unexpected things happen and closed places open for us, to surprise and delight us over and over again.
This November 2024 group we are especially blessed because we will have private time in the Great Pyramid and some other sites. Imagine – the guardians will close the pyramid to the public, the entrance will be locked and we will have two hours to sit and soak up the atmosphere of the Kings Chamber, the Queens Chamber AND the subterranean chamber known as “The Pit”. Seriously, that is going to be so exciting!
This is a once a year opportunity because this itinerary packs twice as many site visits as any other offer you will find.
I cannot emphasise enough that no other tour will give you so many opportunities in one package.
Highlights of the Tour:
- Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo: Meet our representative at Cairo International Airport for VIP assistance through customs, immigration and entry visa protocols, then transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2 – Abdeen Palace & Islamic Museum: We will discover the opulent history of Abdeen Palace and explore the diverse collections at the Islamic Museum.
- Day 3 – Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo: We will visit the heritage sites of the Citadel of Saladin, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and Coptic Cairo’s historic monasteries.
- Day 4 – Medieval Cairo: We will explore the Gayer Anderson Houses and the vibrant medieval streets of Cairo.
- Day 5 – Giza Plateau: We will enjoy 2 hours of exclusive early, private access to the Great Pyramid and then VIP access to the Sphinx enclosure.
- Day 6 – Saqqara & Transfer to Luxor: We will have VIP access to the Serapium, followed by a flight to Luxor and a special dinner at Mara House.
- Day 7 – Abydos & Dendera: We will have exclusive private VIP access to the Osirion and a deep dive into the mysteries of these well-preserved temples.
- Day 8 – Valley of the Kings & Nile Cruise: We will visit the tombs at the Valley of the Kings and have private VIP access to the Tomb of Tuthmoses III, which is currently closed to the public, and embark on a relaxing Nile cruise.
- Day 9 – Karnak & Luxor Temples: We will wander the halls and champers of these grand ancient temples and luxuriate on a scenic sail towards Aswan.
- Day 10 – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples: We will marvel at these two awesome temples during our Nile cruise and enjoy a Gallabey party.
- Day 11 – Tour to Abu Simbel (optional) & Nubian Village: Enjoy an onboard Nubian music and dance performance in the evening.
- Day 12 – Philae Temple in the morning and Return to Cairo afternoon:
Price:
Gold Star package is $4,435 (approx. €4,050) per person. Now while I am not famous – I would still like to give you a comparison on the quality of my tour and the quantity of the sites I will be taking you to – please google the trips currently on offer by people such as Zahi Hawass, William Henry and Robert Edward Grant. You will find that starting prices vary from 10,000 all the way to $20,000 per person. If you can do without going with a famous person, then I will take you to the same places and even more for the prices here.
Includes:
- 11 nights accommodations (5 in Cairo, 2 in Luxor, 4 on a Nile cruise).
- Daily breakfasts, special dinner, and VIP site access
- All transfers, entry fees and permits as per itinerary
- Sightseeing per itinerary in air-conditioned vehicles
- Guided tours with an Egyptian Egyptologist
- Mara as your Tour Manager
- Exposure to Egyptian culture and life style at all opportunities
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges for accommodation
Excludes: International flights, domestic flights (Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo), tipping, and meals/drinks unless specified.
The tour price is based on double occupancy. For solo travelers who wish to have private accommodations, a single supplement fee applies. However, this journey is perfect for solo adventurers open to sharing accommodations with one of our fellow travelers, thus avoiding the single supplement fee. Many past solo travelers have shared accommodations without any issues or unpleasant experiences. Life is too short for minor inconveniences, and this extraordinary adventure is far too magnificent to be overshadowed by them.
All offers are subject to T&C and availability, E and EO.
Join this unforgettable adventure and explore Egypt like never before! Check out what previous participants shared.
See our full itinerary here: ITINERARY – Group Trip Egypt with Mara
Book directly with Mara here maraegypt@gmail.com
Future Dates for Group Trips
- 2025 Feb 27 – March 12 Sacred Journey Through Egypt’s Chakras -overland trip from Abu Simbel to Alexandria
- 2025 April 17 – May 1 Luxury tour visiting Luxor, Aswan, 4 nights Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan, Cairo and Alexandria – details here soon
- 2025 Sept 6 – Sept 20 Sacred Journey Through Egypt’s Chakras -overland trip from Abu Simbel to Alexandria
- 2025 Nov 6 – Nov 20 Luxury tour visiting Luxor, Aswan, 4 nights Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan, Cairo and Alexandria – details here soon
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