📍 Palace📸 Tourist Attraction

Ras el-Tin Palace

Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

4.5 (0)

Overview

Palace in Alexandria, Egypt. It sits on the Mediterranean coast, mildest and greenest between autumn and spring.

Why visit: Khedival and royal palaces in an ornate blend of Ottoman, Islamic and European style — Egypt's nineteenth-century wealth made visible.

Things to do

›Take the guided tour — most rooms are only open with one
›Look at the gardens as well as the interiors
›Check the photography rules before you start
›Combine with a nearby museum; several share a ticket

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Travel Information

Best time

October – April

Weather

Mediterranean — mild, damp winters around 14–20°C with most of Egypt's little rainfall arriving between December and March, and hot but sea-cooled summers of 28–32°C.

Entry fee

Ticketed (~₹500 – 1,500)

Hours

Typically 9 AM – 4 PM

Est. budget

₹800 – ₹2,500

Duration

1 – 2 hours

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