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Captivating Egypt:  Revisiting How My Adventure Began.
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Captivating Egypt: Revisiting How My Adventure Began.

ByMara 04/09/202304/10/2023

Looking back on how Egypt captivated me on my first visit – I found myself “home”. From starting a club to adventuring from Ireland to Egypt, many moons ago – a personal story.

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What am I REALLY going to pay for my Egyptian Holiday?

ByMara 24/08/202313/10/2023

“Are there hidden costs in the price of my Egyptian Holiday?”   This question is worth paying a good deal of attention to. “Am I going to pay the quoted price?” or “Is that just the starting price?” I’m writing this post because of responses I have received from people I have recently quoted for…

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Booking Tours in Egypt – How to “Read Between the Lines”
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Booking Tours in Egypt – How to “Read Between the Lines”

ByMara 23/06/202317/08/2024

To avoid falling into tourist traps when booking tours in Egypt, it’s essential to do your research, read reviews, ask for recommendations from fellow travelers. 7 Things to remember when booking a tour in Egypt

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Booking Your Holiday in Egypt – First 3 Priorities
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Booking Your Holiday in Egypt – First 3 Priorities

ByMara 23/04/202217/08/2024

Ensure a hassle-free journey with these TOP THREE PRIORITIES. Plus, don’t forget your valid passport and visa requirements.

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  • HOME – Monuments
  • Mara House Luxor
    • Restaurants in Luxor – The Salahadeen
    • Mara House Luxor – Gallery
    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
  • Guest Book/Reviews
  • 2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 11 nights
  • 🌟🌟LUXOR 3 NIGHTS 3 DAYS TOURS🌟🌟
  • Egypt Package – First Timers
  • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
  • ALL MARA’S GROUP TOUR DATES
  • Egypt for Children – Fun, Adventure & Discovery
  • Egypt’s Chakra Journey Sept 2025
  • Group Tours with Mara
  • Mara House for Digital Nomads
  • Tours in Luxor
  • Tours in Cairo
  • Shore Excursions from Safaga
    • Shore Excursion to Cairo from Port Said or Alexandria
    • Shore Excursion from Safaga
  • Blog
  • Who is Mara?
  • EGYPT Travel GUIDE
  • Insurance for Egypt
  • Myths, Stories and Legends of Egypt
  • Contact Mara