A meeting held today by Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, reviewed what has been achieved in the second phase of the "Rehla" platform, which aims to expand the service to include Al-Azhar schools nationwide, building on the first phase's success in organizing free school trips for public school students (primary and preparatory) to visit archaeological sites and museums. The second phase also includes new features allowing more flexibility in booking and changing visit dates, and strengthening governance and organization mechanisms.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated that the "Rehla" platform has achieved remarkable success since its launch in October 2025, with more than 1,300 schools across all governorates carrying out about 6,500 school trips for nearly 300,000 pupils to more than 70 archaeological sites and museums available for booking through the platform.
It has also helped organize school visits and reduce crowding inside archaeological sites and museums, enabling students to visit these sites easily through an organized and safe digital mechanism, reflecting its role in raising archaeological and cultural awareness among young people.
