The land of breathtaking temples, the path of the Holy Family, and warm, hospitable people

The area that stretches from the south of Fayoum to just north of Luxor can be referred to as Middle and Upper Egypt. Egyptians who live in this part of the country are known for their strength of character, generosity, values, and unique spoken dialect. The Holy Family passed through modern-day Asyut on their journey across Egypt. Suhag is home to two of the oldest Coptic monasteries in the world. Many ancient Egyptian monuments from the Middle and Old Kingdoms, as well as Graeco-Roman period, are nestled in the mountains, along the banks of the Nile and in the deserts of Middle and Upper Egypt.