10-Day Greece road trip from Athens to Chalkida, Trikala, Ioannina, and Patras

Athens has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Temple of Olympian Zeus. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, Karamanlidika. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is Atitamos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers.

Locals recommend Maiandros restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Athens also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Athens is Couleur Locale. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is 360 Cocktail bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Locals also enjoy Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Greece!

You still have 3 nights left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Archaeological Museum of Athens. As one of the top sights in the area, around 594,219 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors.

Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,138 visitors. Acropolis Museum attracts about 814,565 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This amazing attraction is an odeon and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 14,807 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Acropolis of Athens. This acropolis and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 120,655 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Parthenon. This ancient greek temple is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 72,080 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Athens.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, like Ama Lachei. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

Efcharis restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

Locals enjoy Tavern Klimataria (est.1927), one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, The Clumsies. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kuko's The Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers.

Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida is another of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Athens, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Stavros Niarchos Park. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,525 visitors.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,943 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Greece more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Greece’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Athens.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Rosalia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

Kuzina is one of the top restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Brettos. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Athens, we recommend the cocktails at Ippopotamos. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is Mayros Gatos. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Athens!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Chalkida. You’ll stay in Chalkida for 1 night.

This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,839 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Varkiza harbours. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,843 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular beach Halcyonides to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular beach Halcyonides is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 215 visitors.

The lovely Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 14,224 visitors have left this ancient greek temple average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 222,800 visits every year.

Chalkida offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Asteria Plage. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,861 reviews.

The remarkable Lupo Trattoria is another top restaurant in Chalkida we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,221 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Chalkida, the fantastic Galatiko Chorio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Ippokampos Beach Bar Alykes Chalkida. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,763 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

You’ll stay in Trikala for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Chalkida Waterfront. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,463 visitors.

Around 4,607 travelers rated this attraction with 4.4 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Greece, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Greece. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Matsopoulos Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,871 visitors.

This outstanding must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,951 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Trikala City Center Square. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,935 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Trikala.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Trikala, To Chani. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,894 customers.

Locals recommend Palia Istoria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trikala. Palia Istoria is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trikala is Ladophánaro. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,212 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Trikala, Krypti Mpar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Ivy. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

The Love Shake is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Trikala. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Trikala and embark on a scenic drive to Ioannina, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Trikala before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Trikala. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. This attraction is a place of worship that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8,462 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Monastery of Varlaam. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,833 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Trikala is the stunning Meteora. This monastery and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 35,413 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Metsovo square. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,433 visitors.

After dinner, visit Palia Agora to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ioannina, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,278 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Scala. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Scala has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Greece, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 7 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Ioannina and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Patras. You will stay in Patras for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Ioannina is the amazing The Clock Tower of Ioannina. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,943 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible castle, Ioannina Castle. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,412 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Ioannina is the outstanding Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,163 visitors.

The spectacular Cave of Perama is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating show cave and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,636 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,022 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Ioannina by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Greece. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Patras, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bodegas, one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

Locals also recommend Salumeria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. Salumeria is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Patras is Sailing Club Of Patras. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 customers.

After dinner, visit Notos, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Distinto Rio. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

Alternatively, Carousello is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Tolo. You’ll stay in Tolo for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Patras’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Patras, start your day with a visit to the amazing King George I Square (Patras). This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,988 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St. Nicholas Stairway. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,144 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Holy Church of Saint Andrew to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Holy Church of Saint Andrew is a church that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,631 visitors.

The lovely Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,040 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 5,277 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Patras has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Tolo. Tolo offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Taverna Akrogiali. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,117 reviews.

The remarkable Ambrosía is another top restaurant in Tolo we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tolo, the fantastic Nelly Apartments. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Day 9 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Athens for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nafplio is the amazing Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,091 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nafplio is the outstanding Palamidi. This popular fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,101 visitors.

The spectacular Nafplio Port is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,882 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mycenae. This attraction is a popular archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,740 visitors. Mycenae hosts around 342,854 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Greece. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Athens, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Arcadia Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 customers.

Locals also recommend Barley Cargo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. Barley Cargo is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

After dinner, visit Tiki Bar Athens, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Zampano. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

Alternatively, Buena Vista Social Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,552 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece!

Day 10 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Athens before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Philopappos Hill is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Athens. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,153 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Athens and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Greece.

You’ll then say farewell to Athens. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Greece!