Archaeological Paths

05/04/2026

Archaeological Paths Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best
Winner for 2026! 🎉

For the 8th year in a row, Archaeological Paths has been recognized with Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award — the highest distinction Tripadvisor gives.

This honor places us among the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor, and it means more to us than ever because it comes directly from the people who have traveled with us.

To every guest who trusted us with their journey through Egypt, shared their experience, and took the time to leave a review — thank you. Your support, your kind words, and your memories are the reason we do what we do.

For us, this award is not just about recognition. It is about continuing to create the kind of journeys we have always believed in — deeply personal, exceptionally curated, and filled with moments that stay with you for a lifetime.

Thank you for being part of our story. And if you have not traveled with us yet, we invite you to discover why Archaeological Paths continues to be recognized among the very best in the world.

03/24/2026

Not all Egypt experiences are created equal.

While other visitors looked on from a distance, our guests were seated between the paws of the Great Sphinx — one of the most extraordinary privileges possible in Egypt. 👑

And the experience did not end there. 👇

They were also joined by Dr. Ashraf Mohie El-Din, Director General of the Giza Pyramids Plateau, for a private meeting at one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world.

This is what makes our journeys different: not simply seeing Egypt, but experiencing it in a way very few ever will.

This is Archaeological Paths. 👑

03/23/2026

I wanted to share some recent experiences from tourists who have just visited Egypt, to once again reassure you that Egypt is safe and ready to welcome you.

Visitors are enjoying our historical sites, cruising the Nile, exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza and standing beneath the gaze of the Sphinx.

Egypt’s tourism sector is working hard to ensure a smooth, safe, and memorable experience for every guest. From hotels to tour operators, everyone is committed to your comfort and security.

We cannot wait to welcome you to Egypt.

03/14/2026

I have an important message for all of you: Egypt is safe.

Egypt is a peaceful country and it is not involved in the conflict you see in the news. Egypt has always been a land that welcomes visitors from all over the world. Egypt always welcomes you with open arms.

Our museums are open. Our archaeological sites are open. Flights are operating normally. Life in Egypt continues exactly as it always has.

I invite you to come to Egypt.

Come stand before the pyramids. Come visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Come discover the secrets of ancient Egypt.

Egypt is waiting for you.

03/12/2026

By day, Luxor Temple is magnificent.

By night, with private entry, it becomes unforgettable.

Few travel experiences compare to standing here after hours, when the crowds are gone and the illuminated temple reveals a side of its grandeur few will ever witness.

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03/10/2026

Joy at the foot of the Great Pyramid. 😍

This is what it feels like to stand before the world's most famous pyramid during a private visit — a moment of awe, excitement, and... disbelief.

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03/07/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥⭐️

There are Egyptologists. And then there are the people who shape the future of Egyptian archaeology itself.

Dr. Mohamed Ismail is one of them and we are honored to welcome one of Egypt’s Heads of Antiquities and one of the most important figures in the world of archaeology today as a Special Guest on our exclusive tours of Egypt

Dr. Ismail oversees archaeological sites, excavations, and museum projects across the country. And for our guests, he opens the door to a place no one else can enter.

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At Abu Sir — one of Egypt’s most important royal necropolises, closed to the public — our groups are granted special access to the Pyramid of Sahure.

There, deep inside the pyramid itself, Dr. Mohamed Ismail personally welcomes our guests and delivers a private talk. Surrounded by ancient stone, they hear first-hand insights into the latest discoveries, ongoing excavations, and the work unfolding at the site today.

A place normally reserved for archaeologists and high-ranked officials is now available exclusively to the guests of Archaeological Paths. And they experience it with the man in charge. 👑

03/06/2026

Look closely. 👇

This photograph was taken inside the Tomb of Wahtye — one of the most thrilling archaeological discoveries in Egypt, and a site closed to the public. Access here is not something you can buy at a booth, find in a guidebook, or stumble upon by chance.

Our groups enter this extraordinary tomb through exclusive private access.

And beside our guest stands Dr. Mostafa Waziri — one of Egypt’s Heads of Antiquities, and the very man who discovered this remarkable site.

But look again. 👇

Their pose perfectly mirrors the ancient figures carved behind them more than 4,400 years ago — as if, for one fleeting moment, the distance between past and present disappears, as if time itself seems to fold.

Sometimes, if you are fortunate enough to stand in the right place, with the right people, history does not feel distant at all.

It feels present. Alive. Almost watching.

This is what it means to travel with Archaeological Paths.

This is Exclusive Access to Ancient Egypt.

03/03/2026

Our recent Royal Egypt Tour was more than a journey — it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Exclusive access to ancient sites normally closed to the public, personal time with world-renowned Egyptologists, and uncompromising luxury at every step.

03/02/2026

Egypt is safe. Egypt is open. And Egypt is welcoming travelers every single day.

Despite the headlines you may be seeing, nothing has changed here on the ground. All our tours are running as scheduled. All sites and museums are open. All flights are operating normally. In fact, many international flights are now being rerouted to pass through Egyptian airspace because it is considered the safest in the region.

The current situation between Iran, Israel and USA has no impact on Egypt whatsoever.

We are in Egypt right now, and life — and travel — continues exactly as it should: peacefully, smoothly, and with visitors from all over the world standing in awe before the pyramids, sailing the Nile, exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum and discovering Egypt as one of the safest and most extraordinary destinations in the world.

Hear from Dr. Zahi Hawass, the world's most famous archaeologist, as he shares his message with you directly from Egypt – and his words say it best.

Egypt has always welcomed the world. And it is waiting for you.

– Archaeological Paths & Dr. Zahi Hawass

02/04/2026

Join Dr. Zahi Hawass on the most extraordinary tour of Egypt! 👇

In 2027, we will witness the longest total solar eclipse of the next 87 years – and we will experience it from the most extraordinary place imaginable: the Lost Golden City in Luxor.

This ancient city, dedicated to the sun god Aten, is where Egyptians worshipped the sun 3,000 years ago. History, archaeology, and the cosmos will meet in a single unforgettable moment.

An event like this happens once in a lifetime. I invite you to be there with me.

Join me: https://archaeologicalpaths.com/solar-eclipse