Egypt launched a new platform, “Rehla,” which means “Trip” in Arabic, to organize free school trips to archaeological sites across the country, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in a statement.
The launch came one day after the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
The launch of this platform reflects a strong commitment to leveraging modern technology and advancing digital transformation within the tourism and antiquities sector. It aims to enhance both educational and tourism experiences by enabling public school students to visit archaeological sites and museums easily, safely, and in an organized manner, said the Ministry in the statement.
Through the platform, school trips can be booked online—helping to reduce overcrowding, ensure student safety, and strengthen young people’s connection to Egypt’s rich civilization. It also promotes archaeological and tourism awareness among students from an early age.
The platform was developed in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, through the integration of the two ministries’ databases. This integration ensures the accuracy and efficiency of the booking procedures, as well as the electronic verification of school coordinators’ identities.
School coordinators can use the platform to book trips to 112 archaeological sites and museums across Egypt, including the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Citadel of Saladin, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Deir el-Bahari Temple, the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria, and many other notable archaeological and cultural landmarks.
The platform’s electronic system manages visit schedules and regulates the number of visitors allowed at each site to prevent overcrowding, ensuring an optimal educational, cultural, and tourism experience for all visitors.
Source: Egypt Today
