Elmontaza Garden — Attraction in Alexandria

A very overpriced park.

10$ (price not in egp) for a foreigner to enter a partly dirty park.

You feel scammed from the gate and each time you ask for directions they either don't know English or better yet they try to sell you overpriced services.

Ex: "Can I walk on the beach to the beach bar?" Actual answer: "The beach is private, would you like a boat tour?" What is this?!?!

The promenade by the sea is closed (in an Egyptian way with some spare wood and buckets), there are many parts full of garbage, where people have picnics and everything costs - parking extra, bike extra, golf cart extra ... etc. At ine point I was concerned that breathing there would cost extra.

This place is a good example of poor people trying to rip off in any way possible people who haven't traveled and know what good service and nice places look like. It might be the only place available in the area, but I really don't recommend it, especially for the practices and the garbage.

The only nice place is the botanical garden where you get to shortly enjoy a memory of what a green...

One of the most unique landmarks in Alexandria, Egypt. The Gardens were used to be the summerhouse for the Royal Family back at the time. Its main palace is used for presidential ceremonies only and inaccessible for public. The other two palaces are converted into hotels now. The entrance fee for a foreigner is USD10 or its equivalent in EGP paid by card or in cash; including access to the whole Gardens, the Royal Train, the Royal Greenhouse, and a soft drink at the Beach Club. Still, the Tea Kiosk has its own fee to enter including your choice of a black or green tea inside. Private cars aren’t allowed inside the premises, so you have to park in a paid car parking (EGP50 per car). Still, you can explore the Gardens by a paid golf cart, rent a bicycle to ride, or you may simply walk on foot around the Gardens. A must visit whenever you land...

No matter where you are in the garden, you are surrounded by plants and trees. The leaves of the trees rustle in the breeze, and the flowers in the garden bloom in a riot of colors. The sound of birdsong can be heard throughout the garden, and the occasional butterfly flits by.

The atmosphere in the garden is peaceful and relaxing. The sound of the water in the pond, the rustle of the leaves, and the chirping of the birds all combine to create a sense of calm. The variety of plants and trees provide a visual feast for the eyes, and the different sections of the garden offer a variety of experiences.

Whether you are looking for a place to relax and unwind, or a place to explore and discover new things, this garden has something to...