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Explore Luxor Day ToursPrivate Seti I Temple and Western Valley Tour
Qurna and Western Valley, Luxor, Egypt
Duration
About 6.5 to 7.5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Take a private specialist journey across the West Bank of Luxor to the Mortuary Temple of Seti I at Qurna and the Western Valley, including the Tomb of Ay where access is available. This route is designed for travellers who want a quieter, more focused story than the main Valley of the Kings circuit.
Seti I Temple and Western Valley access, ticketing, photography rules, opening hours and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date, so the published route stays truthful to current site conditions.
Itinerary
- Meet at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and cross to the West Bank.
- Visit the Mortuary Temple of Seti I at Qurna, subject to opening and final entry conditions.
- Continue into the Western Valley and visit the accessible site confirmed for the travel date, including the Tomb of Ay where open and ticketed.
- Return to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
Public price
- 1 guest: US$230 per person
- 2 guests: US$160 per person
- 3-4 guests: US$120 per person
- 5-8 guests: US$95 per person
Good to know
This is an enquire-first private route of about 6.5 to 7.5 hours. Opening, entry, Western Valley access, Tomb of Ay access, photography rules, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. This base route does not include the main Valley of the Kings circuit, premium royal tombs, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, the Ramesseum, Deir el-Medina, the Nobles or lunch unless stated in the final confirmation.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit the quieter Mortuary Temple of Seti I at Qurna.
- Explore the Western Valley and the Tomb of Ay where access permits.
- Follow a specialist West Bank story beyond the standard circuit.
- Keep the main Valley of the Kings and premium tombs separate.
- Use access-aware planning for tickets, opening and photography rules.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Go beyond the standard Luxor West Bank circuit.
- See Seti I's quieter Qurna temple and the Western Valley in one focused route.
- Follow a father-and-son-era royal landscape without repeating the main Valley of the Kings product.
- Confirm access and ticket conditions honestly before travel.
Itinerary
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Pickup and West Bank crossing
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise and cross to the West Bank for a focused specialist route.
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Seti I Temple at Qurna
Explore the quieter mortuary temple of Seti I, subject to opening and final entry conditions.
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Western Valley and return
Continue to the Western Valley and accessible site confirmed for the travel date, including the Tomb of Ay where open and ticketed, then return to Luxor.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the listed route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Route planning for Seti I Temple and the Western Valley where open and included in the final confirmation.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees unless stated in the final confirmation.
- Premium, restricted or separately ticketed access.
- The main Valley of the Kings circuit, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, the Ramesseum, Deir el-Medina and the Nobles.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the stated route and inclusions.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$230 per person
2 guests
US$160 per person
3-4 guests
US$120 per person
5-8 guests
US$95 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service. A 25% deposit secures your booking; the balance schedule is stated in your booking confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- This is an enquire-first private route. Seti I Temple and Western Valley opening, ticketing, Tomb of Ay access, photography rules, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. The main Valley of the Kings circuit and premium tombs are separate unless stated in the final confirmation.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
Is this the same as the main Valley of the Kings tour?
No. This route focuses on Seti I Temple at Qurna and the Western Valley. The main Valley of the Kings circuit, premium royal tombs and the classic West Bank route are separate products.
Is the Tomb of Ay always open?
Opening, ticketing and Western Valley access are confirmed for the travel date. If the Tomb of Ay is not available, the final confirmed route is agreed before booking.
Does this include Seti I's tomb in the Valley of the Kings?
No. This product visits the Mortuary Temple of Seti I at Qurna. Seti I's royal tomb and other premium access are separate unless stated in the final confirmation.
How long is the Seti I and Western Valley tour?
Allow about 6.5 to 7.5 hours from pickup to return, depending on your pickup point, walking pace, access, road conditions and the final sequence.
