The 9 Best Day Trips from Sinnūris
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 9 good day trips from Sinnūris, Egypt, led by Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah. The closest is Banī Suwayf, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Sinnūris at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 81 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Giza | 74 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 87 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Zagazig | 144 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| 6th of October City | 48 km N | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Minya | 147 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Banī Suwayf | 44 km SE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Shibīn al Kawm | 127 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 130 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Sinnūris
- 1
Cairo, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-east of Sinnūris2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for طلعت حرب.
Also nearby: Madīnat an Naşr, Al Khuşūş, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah, Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah, New Cairo.
- 2
Giza, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-east of Sinnūris2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for طلعت حرب.
Also nearby: Ḩalwān.
- 3
Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Sinnūris2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for تمثال نهضة مصر.
- 4
Zagazig, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Sinnūris4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
6th of October City, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km north of Sinnūris1 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Minya, Egypt
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Sinnūris4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Banī Suwayf, Egypt
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km south-east of Sinnūris1 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Shibīn al Kawm, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Sinnūris4 hr round trip - 9
Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān, Egypt
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Sinnūris4 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Sinnūris to Cairo
A realistic pace for Cairo, 81 km from Sinnūris. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Sinnūris
- 09:45Arrive in Cairo (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00طلعت حرب
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
- 15:45Head back to Sinnūris
- 17:00Home in Sinnūris
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Sinnūris?
- The best day trips from Sinnūris are Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Zagazig, 6th of October City. The closest is Banī Suwayf, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Sinnūris?
- Banī Suwayf is the closest, 44 km south-east of Sinnūris, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Sinnūris?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Sinnūris: Banī Suwayf (50 min), 6th of October City (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Sinnūris for a day out?
- Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 81 km north-east of Sinnūris and about 1 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 Sinnūris?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Minya 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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