The article is the result of a RNSAW-trip to Upper Egypt [RNSAW, 2002, week 25, art. 1]. On the occasion of the arrival of the Holy Family in Egypt, the author recounts her experience of going on the route of the Holy Family with a group of foreigners and tourists led by Drs. Cornelis Hulsman. The trip started in Maadi, passed by Beni Suef, Gabal El-Teir, Sawada, Deir Abu Hinnis and ended in Ashmunein.