Start at the Giza Plateau for 2–2.5 hours with your Egyptologist. See Khufu's Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx with comprehensive explanations.

Visit the spectacular new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum, opened beside the Pyramids. Highlights include the complete collection of Tutankhamun's treasures (over 5,000 artefacts), the royal mummies gallery, and the monumental entrance hall.

Lunch at a local restaurant recommended by your guide — try traditional Egyptian dishes such as kofta, grilled fish, and koshari. (Lunch costs not included.)

Spend the afternoon exploring Cairo's medieval Islamic quarter and the famous Khan el-Khalili souk — a labyrinth of covered markets selling jewellery, spices, perfumes, papyrus, and crafts. Your guide leads you to the authentic traders away from the tourist traps.

Private transfer back to your Cairo hotel in the early evening.