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The 10 Best Day Trips from Al Maţarīyah

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

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There are 10 good day trips from Al Maţarīyah, Egypt, led by Cairo, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said. The closest is Port Said, 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 Maţarīyah at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cairo145 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Shubrā al Khaymah139 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Port Said27 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Suez143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Al Mansurah64 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá86 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tanta107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Zagazig83 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ismailia68 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Damanhur150 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Al Maţarīyah

  1. 1

    Cairo, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Al Maţarīyah4 hr 30 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. 2

    Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Al Maţarīyah4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.

  3. 3

    Port Said, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km east of Al Maţarīyah1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for The Italian House.

  4. 4

    Suez, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Al Maţarīyah4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Al Maţarīyah2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km west of Al Maţarīyah2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tanta, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Al Maţarīyah3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Zagazig, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-west of Al Maţarīyah2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ismailia, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south of Al Maţarīyah2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Damanhur, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km west of Al Maţarīyah4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Al Maţarīyah to Cairo

A realistic pace for Cairo, 145 km from Al Maţarīyah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Al Maţarīyah
  2. 09:45Arrive in Cairo (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00طلعت حرب
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
  6. 15:45Head back to Al Maţarīyah
  7. 18:00Home in Al Maţarīyah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Al Maţarīyah?
The best day trips from Al Maţarīyah are Cairo, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez, Al Mansurah. The closest is Port Said, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Al Maţarīyah?
Port Said is the closest, 27 km east of Al Maţarīyah, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Al Maţarīyah?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Maţarīyah: Port Said (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Al Maţarīyah for a day out?
Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km south-west of Al Maţarīyah and about 2 hr 15 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 Maţarīyah?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Damanhur at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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