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The 11 Best Day Trips from Suez

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Suez, Egypt, led by Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah. The closest is Ismailia, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Suez at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cairo123 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Giza127 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Shubrā al Khaymah124 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Port Said145 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Zagazig120 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ismailia74 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
6th of October City143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
New Cairo102 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah104 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Az-Zuhūr146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān83 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Suez

  1. 1

    Cairo, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Suez3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

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

  2. 2

    Giza, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Suez4 hr round trip

    Known for طلعت حرب.

  3. 3

    Shubrā al Khaymah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Suez3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for تمثال نهضة مصر.

  4. 4

    Port Said, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Suez4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for The Italian House.

  5. 5

    Zagazig, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Suez3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ismailia, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north of Suez2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    6th of October City, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Suez4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    New Cairo, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Suez3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Al Qāhirah al Jadīdah, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Suez3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Az-Zuhūr, Egypt

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Suez4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān, Egypt

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north-west of Suez2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Suez to Cairo

A realistic pace for Cairo, 123 km from Suez. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Suez
  2. 09:25Arrive in Cairo (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40طلعت حرب
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cairo
  6. 15:25Head back to Suez
  7. 17:20Home in Suez

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Suez?
The best day trips from Suez are Cairo, Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, Port Said, Zagazig. The closest is Ismailia, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Suez?
Ismailia is the closest, 74 km north of Suez, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Suez for a day out?
Cairo is the largest city in day-trip range, 123 km west of Suez and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Suez?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Az-Zuhūr at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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