The 12 Best Day Trips from Mīt Ghamr
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 Mīt Ghamr, Egypt, led by Cairo, Alexandria, Giza. The closest is Tanta, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Mīt Ghamr at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 73 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Alexandria | 139 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Giza | 79 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 66 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Port Said | 117 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Suez | 147 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Al Mansurah | 38 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 30 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Tanta | 26 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Zagazig | 27 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ismailia | 98 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| 6th of October City | 102 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Mīt Ghamr
- 1
Cairo, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Mīt Ghamr2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for طلعت حرب.
Also nearby: Madīnat an Naşr, Al Khuşūş, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah.
- 2
Alexandria, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-west of Mīt Ghamr4 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Giza, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Mīt Ghamr3 hr round tripKnown for طلعت حرب.
- 4
Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Mīt Ghamr2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for تمثال نهضة مصر.
- 5
Port Said, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Mīt Ghamr3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for The Italian House.
- 6
Suez, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-east of Mīt Ghamr4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Al Mansurah, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km north of Mīt Ghamr1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km north of Mīt Ghamr1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Tanta, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km west of Mīt Ghamr1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Zagazig, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-east of Mīt Ghamr1 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Ismailia, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Mīt Ghamr3 hr round trip - 12
6th of October City, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south of Mīt Ghamr3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Mīt Ghamr to Cairo
A realistic pace for Cairo, 73 km from Mīt Ghamr. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Mīt Ghamr
- 09:55Arrive in Cairo (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10طلعت حرب
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
- 15:55Head back to Mīt Ghamr
- 17:20Home in Mīt Ghamr
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Mīt Ghamr?
- The best day trips from Mīt Ghamr are Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said. The closest is Tanta, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Mīt Ghamr?
- Tanta is the closest, 26 km west of Mīt Ghamr, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Mīt Ghamr?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Mīt Ghamr: Tanta (40 min), Zagazig (40 min), Al Maḩallah al Kubrá (35 min), Al Mansurah (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Mīt Ghamr for a day out?
- Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 73 km south of Mīt Ghamr and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Mīt Ghamr?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Suez 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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