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The 9 Best Day Trips from Al Fayyum

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

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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.

Day trips from Al Fayyum at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Cairo	93 km NE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Giza	85 km NE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Shubrā al Khaymah	99 km NE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
6th of October City	60 km N	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Minya	136 km S	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Banī Suwayf	36 km SE	40 min	Half-day trip
Shibīn al Kawm	139 km N	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān	140 km NE	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Bilbeis	142 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Al Fayyum

1
Cairo, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-east of Al Fayyum2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for طلعت حرب.
Also nearby: Madīnat an Naşr, Al Khuşūş, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah, New Cairo, Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah.
2
Giza, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Al Fayyum2 hr 40 min round trip
Known for طلعت حرب.
Also nearby: Ḩalwān.
3
Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Al Fayyum3 hr 10 min round trip
Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.
4
6th of October City, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Al Fayyum2 hr 20 min round trip
5
Minya, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Al Fayyum4 hr 20 min round trip
6
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car36 km south-east of Al Fayyum1 hr 20 min round trip
7
Shibīn al Kawm, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Al Fayyum4 hr 20 min round trip
8
Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān, Egypt
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Al Fayyum4 hr 20 min round trip
9
Bilbeis, Egypt
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Al Fayyum4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Al Fayyum to Cairo

A realistic pace for Cairo, 93 km from Al Fayyum. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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.
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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