The 9 Best Day Trips from Al Fayyum
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 9 good day trips from Al Fayyum, Egypt, led by Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah. The closest is Banī Suwayf, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 9 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Al Fayyum
- 1
Cairo, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-east of Al FayyumKnown for طلعت حرب.
- 2
Giza, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Al FayyumKnown for طلعت حرب.
- 3
Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Al FayyumKnown for تمثال نهضة مصر.
- 4
6th of October City, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Al Fayyum - 5
Minya, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Al Fayyum - 6
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south-east of Al Fayyum - 7
Shibīn al Kawm, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Al Fayyum - 8
Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Al Fayyum - 9
Bilbeis, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Al Fayyum
A sample day: Al Fayyum to Cairo
- 08:30Leave Al Fayyum
- 09:55Arrive in Cairo (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10طلعت حرب
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
- 15:55Head back to Al Fayyum
- 17:20Home in Al Fayyum
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Al Fayyum?
- The best day trips from Al Fayyum are Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, 6th of October City, Minya. The closest is Banī Suwayf, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Al Fayyum?
- Banī Suwayf is the closest, 36 km south-east of Al Fayyum, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Al Fayyum?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Fayyum: Banī Suwayf (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Al Fayyum for a day out?
- Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 93 km north-east of Al Fayyum and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Al Fayyum?
- For a weekend away from Al Fayyum, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Bilbeis (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Shibīn al Kawm (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Minya (136 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Al Fayyum?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bilbeis at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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