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The 12 Best Day Trips from Ismailia

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 Ismailia, Egypt, led by Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah. The closest is Port Said, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ismailia at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cairo115 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Giza122 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Shubrā al Khaymah112 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Port Said74 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Suez74 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Al Mansurah98 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá113 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Tanta123 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Zagazig74 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
6th of October City147 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
New Cairo100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah101 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ismailia

  1. 1

    Cairo, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-west of Ismailia3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

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

  2. 2

    Giza, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Ismailia3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

  3. 3

    Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Ismailia3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.

  4. 4

    Port Said, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north of Ismailia2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for The Italian House.

  5. 5

    Suez, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Ismailia2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Ismailia3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Ismailia3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Tanta, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Ismailia3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Zagazig, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km west of Ismailia2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    6th of October City, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Ismailia4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    New Cairo, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Ismailia3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-west of Ismailia3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ismailia to Cairo

A realistic pace for Cairo, 115 km from Ismailia. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ismailia
  2. 09:20Arrive in Cairo (1 hr 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 Ismailia
  7. 17:10Home in Ismailia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ismailia?
The best day trips from Ismailia are Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Suez. The closest is Port Said, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ismailia?
Port Said is the closest, 74 km north of Ismailia, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ismailia for a day out?
Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 115 km south-west of Ismailia and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ismailia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is 6th of October City 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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