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Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos were spotted touring Luxor's landmarks. Photo: archaeologtour/TikTok

Tiffany Trump visits Luxor on private Egypt trip with family

US President’s daughter toured some of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites during a private visit

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