10-Day Greece Road Trip from Kalamata traveling north to Tolo, Athens, Chalkida, and Trikala

Kalamata has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This attraction is a railway museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,024 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!

Day 2 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Tolo for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kalamata is the amazing Church of the Holy Apostles. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 464 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Archaeological Museum of Messinia. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 521 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kalamata is the outstanding Kalamata's Castle. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,942 visitors.

The spectacular Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,124 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Taverna Akrogiali, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tolo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,117 customers.

Locals also recommend Ambrosía as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tolo. Ambrosía is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

After dinner, visit Nelly Apartments, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tolo. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Tolo and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Tolo 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 Tolo. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,091 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Nafplio Port. This attraction, a beloved top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,882 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Tolo is the stunning Mycenae. This archaeological site and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,740 visitors. Approximately 342,854 travelers come to Tolo every year to see this fascinating attraction.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This attraction is a cultural center that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 52,943 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stavros Niarchos Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,525 reviews.

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 Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Couleur Locale to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like 360 Cocktail bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. 360 Cocktail bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Upupa Epops - The bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average 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 1 night left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Parthenon. This incredible attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 72,080 visitors.

Acropolis of Athens is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 120,655 visitors. Acropolis of Athens attracts about 1,807,580 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 Monastiraki Square 6. This rescue excavation and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,181 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Ancient Agora of Athens. This archaeological site is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 31,957 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!

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 national museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,435 visitors. Each year, around 594,219 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Philopappos Hill. This park and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,153 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Acropolis Museum to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,138 visitors. Every year, around 814,565 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely Temple of Olympian Zeus is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 25,941 visitors have left this ancient greek temple 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 National Garden of Athens. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 35,829 reviews.

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!

Day 6 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Trikala for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lamia is the amazing Chalkida Waterfront. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,463 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,607 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

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 Trikala, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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

Locals also 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 Krypti Mpar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Trikala. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ivy. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

Alternatively, The Love Shake is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Trikala. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 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 and Kalambaka 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 Matsopoulos Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,871 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Trikala City Center Square. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,935 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Trikala is the stunning Central Bridge. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,951 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Kalambaka and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Kalambaka has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable 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.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Monastery of Varlaam. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,833 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Meteora. This monastery and travel destination is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 35,413 visitors.

The lovely Moni Rousanou is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,586 visitors have left this monastery an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 8 of your epic road trip in Greece, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Ioannina. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Patras. You’ll stay in Patras for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Ioannina’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Ioannina, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Clock Tower of Ioannina. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,943 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Ioannina Castle. This castle and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,412 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,163 visitors.

The lovely Cave of Perama is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,636 visitors have left this show cave average ratings of 4.8 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 Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 7,022 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Ioannina has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Patras. Patras 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 Bodegas. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,710 reviews.

The remarkable Salumeria is another top restaurant in Patras we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Sailing Club Of Patras is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Patras, the fantastic Notos. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Distinto Rio. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Carousello. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

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 Kalamata for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Patras is the amazing King George I Square (Patras). This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,988 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,040 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Patras is the outstanding St. Nicholas Stairway. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,144 visitors.

The spectacular Archaeological Site of Olympia is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,841 visitors.

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 Kalamata, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Taverna Argo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Kentrikon. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,072 customers.

After dinner, visit Cosi Beach Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kalamata. 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 like Le jardin. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

Alternatively, Ego Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 877 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 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.

Central Square is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kalamata. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,725 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.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Limeni. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 746 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!