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The 12 Best Day Trips from 6th of October City

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from 6th of October City, Egypt, led by Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah. The closest is Giza, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from 6th of October City at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cairo33 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Giza26 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Shubrā al Khaymah39 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Suez143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Al Mansurah139 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Tanta108 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Al Fayyum60 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Zagazig96 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ismailia147 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Damanhur146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah46 km NE55 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from 6th of October City

  1. 1

    Cairo, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-east of 6th of October City1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

    Also nearby: Madīnat an Naşr, Al Khuşūş, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah.

  2. 2

    Giza, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of 6th of October City1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

  3. 3

    Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of 6th of October City1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.

  4. 4

    Suez, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of 6th of October City4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of 6th of October City4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of 6th of October City4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Tanta, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north of 6th of October City3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Al Fayyum, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of 6th of October City2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Zagazig, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-east of 6th of October City3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Ismailia, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-east of 6th of October City4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Damanhur, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of 6th of October City4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-east of 6th of October City1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: 6th of October City to Cairo

A realistic pace for Cairo, 33 km from 6th of October City. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave 6th of October City
  2. 09:10Arrive in Cairo (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25طلعت حرب
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
  6. 15:10Head back to 6th of October City
  7. 15:50Home in 6th of October City

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from 6th of October City?
The best day trips from 6th of October City are Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Suez, Al Mansurah. The closest is Giza, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from 6th of October City?
Giza is the closest, 26 km north-east of 6th of October City, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of 6th of October City?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of 6th of October City: Giza (40 min), Cairo (40 min), Shubrā al Khaymah (45 min), Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah (55 min).
What is the biggest city near 6th of October City for a day out?
Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 33 km north-east of 6th of October City and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from 6th of October City?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ismailia at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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