Introducing Sohag
The city of Sohag, 115km south of Asyut, is one of the major Coptic Christian areas of Upper Egypt. Although there are few sights in the city, the nearby White and Red Monasteries, and the town of Akhmin across the river, are all of interest. Police presence here is stronger than in Asyut and Minya and travellers are discouraged from staying. You will be escorted wherever you go and may be banned from leaving your hotel after dark. It may be better to visit Sohag as a day trip from Luxor.
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The helpful tourist office (460 4913; Governorate Bldg; 8.30am-3pm Sun-Thu), in the building beside the new museum on the east bank, can help arrange visits to the monasteries. Sohag tourist police can be contacted on 460 4800. There are ATMs and cash or travellers cheques may be changed at the Bank of Alexandria (Sharia al-Gomhuriyya; 9am-2pm & 6-8pm Sun-Thu) or the Banque du Caire (Sharia al-Gomhuriyya; 9am-2pm Sun-Thu). There is also a post office (Sharia al-Gomhuriyya; 8.30am-2.30pm Sat-Thu).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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