Explore the lavish seaside gardens of the former royal palace of Egypt's last kings, then ride in private chauffeur-driven style along Alexandria's legendary Corniche as the Mediterranean shimmers beside you. Elegance and history in one golden afternoon.
What to expect
Your driver-guide collects you at the pier and heads east along the Corniche to the Montazah Palace grounds — the summer residence of King Farouk — set on a wooded peninsula above turquoise waters. Stroll shaded allées, photograph the Italianate palace towers, and walk to the private royal beach promontory. The return journey traces the full sweep of Alexandria's seafront boulevard, passing Belle Époque hotels and the iconic Stanley Bridge, with narration on the city's cosmopolitan golden age.
Good to know
Montazah is approximately 12 km east of the cruise terminal — around 25 minutes without traffic. Gardens open daily from 8 am. Half-day tours (4–5 hours) leave ample buffer before all-aboard. Book your private vehicle and guide at least one week in advance, especially in spring and autumn peak seasons.