If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Red Monastery— just one of the landmarks located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Sawhaj.
Sohag (HMB-Sohag Intl.) is located in El Kharga. If you want to find things to do in the area, you might want to stop in and see Umm El Qa'ab and Abydos.