About Montazah Palace and Royal Gardens

The Montazah palace gardens are a beautiful escape from the bustling streets of Alexandria. It is picture perfect with lush greenery all around, a perfect place to spend a day outing. The Montazah palace located inside the garden is out of bounds for visitors, but you can enjoy the magnanimous structure from outside. The garden and the vista surrounding it are breathtaking. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic with the family. There is a semi-private beach that you can use for a small fee. Due to its location, the garden is popular among tourists and locals alike. Always expect a long queue in front of the ticket counter as people flock here to enjoy a breezy evening with friends and family. The Montazah Palace was built by Khedive Abbas Hilmy from 1892 to 1914 as his summer palace. The park has many ponds and swimming pools that are open to visitors. There is a food court located inside the premises where you get tasty refreshments. The Montazah palace gardens are a beautiful place to take postcard-perfect photos.

Must See

  • The Salamlek Palace (which is a hotel at present)
  • The Al-Haramlik Palace
  • Beautifully Manicured Botanical Gardens
  • The beach
  • The beautiful bridge in the Royal Park
  • Numerous pools and ponds in the garden

How to reach

The Montaza Palace and Royal Gardens are almost 20 km from the city center. The best way to reach is by taxi. The fare will cost you EG£ 35 to EG£ 45.

The easiest route is via Route 75M and El-Gaish Road.

Tips

  • Tickets for Montazah Palace Gardens are just limited to the gardens.
  • Entry to the palace is restricted but you can explore the exterior of the building. 
  • Montazah Palace Gardens tickets usually have a long waiting line. 
  • Buy tickets online to avoid wasting time waiting in the queue. 
  • It is a very spacious park and a good place for kids to run around.
  • During summer, visit the garden in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the hot sun.
  • There is a private beach overlooking the park.
  • You need to pay a small fee to use the beach.
  • Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking to do.
  • Carry water bottles as tap water is not fit for drinking.
  • As it is near the sea, it gets windy during the evenings.
  • Keep a jacket or shawl handy when you visit the gardens during winter. It can get cold sometimes.

Visit Time

Sunday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for tickets and entry

 

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Entrance Fee

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The entry fee to the garden is EG£ 25 per person.

Fee for vehicle parking is EG£ 25.

The beach entry fee is EG£ 15.

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

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