10-Day Greece Road Trip from Kalamata to Athens, Arachova, and Patras

Kalamata has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Central Square. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,356 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 Kalamata, Notiás. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 535 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Kardamo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,040 customers.

Locals recommend Platea as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,263 customers.

Kalamata also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,098 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Bistroteca. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Locals also enjoy Luna Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.

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

You still have 2 nights left in Kalamata.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Pylos. This incredible attraction is a city and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,154 visitors.

Polylimnio Waterfalls is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,389 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,998 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This railway museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,870 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This railway museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,022 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata, like Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,098 customers.

Bistroteca is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Locals enjoy Luna Lounge, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Kalamata. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kalamata, Cosi Beach Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,023 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le jardin. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

Ego Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Kalamata and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kalamata 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 Kalamata. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,875 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Water Square. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,141 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Palaio Faliro. This city and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,293 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This cultural center and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 47,710 visitors.

The lovely Stavros Niarchos Park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 32,266 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Karamanlidika. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,838 customers.

Locals also recommend Atitamos, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Atitamos is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Couleur Locale. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit 360 Cocktail bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Upupa Epops - The bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 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!

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 24,923 visitors.

Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,529 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 12,453 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 108,369 visitors. Each year, approximately 1,807,580 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Kalamata.

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 65,860 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Greece to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Ama Lachei 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 4,018 customers.

Locals enjoy Efcharis restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 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!

You still have 2 nights left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Roman Agora. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,758 visitors.

Monastiraki Square 6 is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,421 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Temple of Olympian Zeus. This amazing attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 23,233 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hadrian's Arch. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,420 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic National Garden of Athens. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 33,049 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Greece to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Rosalia is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

Locals enjoy Kuzina, 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 2,585 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Brettos. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ippopotamos. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

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

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

You still have 1 night left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Philopappos Hill. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 16,693 visitors.

Ancient Agora of Athens is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,637 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Temple of Hephaestus. This amazing attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,298 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Technopolis City of Athens. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,962 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Nea Filadelfeia Forest. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,674 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Greece to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

Arcadia 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 1,812 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Tiki Bar 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 that locals recommend, like Zampano. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

Buena Vista Social Bar is another of the best bars 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 and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

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

If you’re curious to see more of Kalamata, start your day with a visit to the amazing Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion. This much-appreciated ancient greek temple and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 12,188 visitors. Each year, around 222,800 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

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

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

You’ll stay in Patras for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Kalamata today is Tholos of Delphi. This excellent attraction is a monoptero that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,103 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Temple of Apollo in Delphi, an outstanding temple, in the town of Kalamata. Around 7,196 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Kalamata is Delphi. Attracting over 290,705 visitors in a single year, it's clear that Delphi is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 20,656 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Delphi Archaeological Museum. This archaeological museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,182 visitors. Each year, approximately 137,550 people come to this beautiful attraction to enhance their travel experience in Kalamata.

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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Rion-Antirion Bridge for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,800 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, Carousello. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Locals recommend Bodegas as one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. Bodegas is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

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

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Distinto Rio. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Patras and embark on a scenic drive to Kalamata, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Patras and Argolis 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 Patras. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Rion-Antirion Bridge. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,800 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Holy Church of Saint Andrew. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,048 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Patras is the stunning Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,764 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable "Treasury of Atreus" or "Tomb of Agamemnon". This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,313 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Mycenae. This archaeological site and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,792 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 342,854 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Palamidi. This fortress and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,574 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Argolis, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Kalamata. When you arrive in Kalamata you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Taverna Argo. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,054 customers.

Locals also recommend Thiasos, another of the best restaurants in Kalamata. Thiasos is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kentrikon. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,072 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Elysian Luxury Hotel & Spa to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Kalamata, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like KYTTARO Rock Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. KYTTARO Rock Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 477 customers.

Rodanthos Rock n Roll Beer Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 270 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 10 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kalamata 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.

Kalamata's Castle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kalamata. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,820 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kalamata at Sto Kyma before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Oinopantopōleion for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kalamata. The Oinopantopōleion restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

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