• Egypt Guide

  • Introduction to Egypt
  • Weather
  • Things not to miss
  • Getting around
  • Entry requirements
  • Money
  • Public holidays

• Explore Egypt

  • Cairo
  • The Pyramids
  • The Nile Valley
  • The Western Desert Oases
  • Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast
  • The Delta
  • The Canal Zone
  • Sinai
  • The Red Sea Coast and Eastern Desert

• Cities

  • Alexandria
    
  • Assyut
    
  • Aswan
    
  • Cairo
    
  • Damietta (Dumyat)
    
  • Hurghada (Ghardaka)
    
  • Luxor
    
  • Port Said
    
  • Qena
    
  • Rosetta (Rashid)
    
  • Suez
    
  • Tanta
    

Egypt Guide

The Nile Valley

Lillian Trasher Orphanage

Across the river, the Lillian Trasher Orphanage (Malga Trasher) is the largest, best-known institution of its kind in Egypt (there's another famous one in Tanta, funded by pop star Mohammed Tharwat). Founded in 1911 by Florida-born Lillian Trasher, who came to Egypt at the age of 23 and died in her adopted homeland in 1961, the orphanage is a source of pride for Assyut's Copts, and visitors are welcome (as are donations). Microbuses (50pt) from the centre stop nearby, or you can get a taxi (£E5).