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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 138 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Giza | 145 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 132 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Port Said | 37 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Suez | 143 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Al Mansurah | 55 km W | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 76 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Tanta | 98 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Zagazig | 76 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ismailia | 69 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Damanhur | 140 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| New Cairo | 133 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Al Manzalah
- 1
Cairo, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Al Manzalah4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for طلعت حرب.
Also nearby: Madīnat an Naşr, Al Khuşūş, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah.
- 2
Giza, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Al Manzalah4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for طلعت حرب.
- 3
Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Al Manzalah4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for تمثال نهضة مصر.
- 4
Port Said, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km east of Al Manzalah1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for The Italian House.
- 5
Suez, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-east of Al Manzalah4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Al Mansurah, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Al Manzalah2 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Al Manzalah3 hr round trip - 8
Tanta, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Al Manzalah3 hr round trip - 9
Zagazig, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Al Manzalah3 hr round trip - 10
Ismailia, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Al Manzalah2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Damanhur, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Al Manzalah4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
New Cairo, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 07:30Leave Al Manzalah
- 09:40Arrive in Cairo (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55طلعت حرب
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
- 15:40Head back to Al Manzalah
- 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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