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The 12 Best Day Trips from Al Manzalah

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 Al Manzalah, Egypt, led by Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah. The closest is Port Said, about 45 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 Manzalah at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cairo138 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Giza145 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Shubrā al Khaymah132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Port Said37 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Suez143 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Al Mansurah55 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá76 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tanta98 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Zagazig76 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ismailia69 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Damanhur140 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
New Cairo133 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Al Manzalah

  1. 1

    Cairo, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Al Manzalah4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

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

  2. 2

    Giza, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Al Manzalah4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

  3. 3

    Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Al Manzalah4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.

  4. 4

    Port Said, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Al Manzalah1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for The Italian House.

  5. 5

    Suez, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-east of Al Manzalah4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Al Manzalah2 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Al Manzalah3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Tanta, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Al Manzalah3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Zagazig, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Al Manzalah3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Ismailia, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Al Manzalah2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Damanhur, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Al Manzalah4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    New Cairo, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Al Manzalah4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Al Manzalah to Cairo

A realistic pace for Cairo, 138 km from Al Manzalah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Al Manzalah
  2. 09:40Arrive in Cairo (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55طلعت حرب
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
  6. 15:40Head back to Al Manzalah
  7. 17:50Home in Al Manzalah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Al Manzalah?
The best day trips from Al Manzalah are Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez. The closest is Port Said, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Al Manzalah?
Port Said is the closest, 37 km east of Al Manzalah, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Al Manzalah?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Manzalah: Port Said (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Al Manzalah for a day out?
Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 138 km south-west of Al Manzalah and about 2 hr 10 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 Manzalah?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Giza at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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