The 13 Best Day Trips from Banhā

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Banhā, Egypt, led by Cairo, Alexandria, Giza. The closest is Zagazig, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Banhā

  1. 1

    Cairo, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south of Banhā

    Known for طلعت حرب.

  2. 2

    Alexandria, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Banhā
  3. 3

    Giza, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south of Banhā

    Known for طلعت حرب.

  4. 4

    Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south of Banhā

    Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.

  5. 5

    Port Said, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Banhā

    Known for The Italian House.

  6. 6

    Suez, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Banhā
  7. 7

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Banhā
  8. 8

    Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north of Banhā
  9. 9

    Tanta, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-west of Banhā
  10. 10

    Al Fayyum, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Banhā
  11. 11

    Zagazig, Egypt

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-east of Banhā
  12. 12

    Ismailia, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km east of Banhā
  13. 13

    6th of October City, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Banhā

A sample day: Banhā to Cairo

  1. 08:30Leave Banhā
  2. 09:20Arrive in Cairo (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35طلعت حرب
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
  6. 15:20Head back to Banhā
  7. 16:10Home in Banhā

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Banhā?
The best day trips from Banhā are Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said. The closest is Zagazig, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Banhā?
Zagazig is the closest, 34 km north-east of Banhā, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Banhā?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Banhā: Zagazig (40 min), Shubrā al Khaymah (45 min), Tanta (45 min), Cairo (50 min), Giza (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Banhā for a day out?
Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 45 km south of Banhā and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Banhā?
For a weekend away from Banhā, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Alexandria (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Suez (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Port Said (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Al Fayyum (132 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Banhā?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Alexandria at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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