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  • HOME – Monuments
  • Mara House Luxor
    • Restaurants in Luxor – The Salahadeen
    • Mara House Luxor – Hotel Gallery
    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
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  • 🌟🌟LUXOR 3 NIGHTS 3 DAYS TOURS🌟🌟
  • Egypt Package – First Timers
  • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
  • ALL MARA’S GROUP TOUR DATES
    • Egypt’s Chakra Journey 2025
    • Group Tour with Mara – Flexible Entry Points
    • Singles/Solo aged 50+ Group Tour
  • Mara House for Longer Stays
  • Tours in Luxor
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  • 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