10-Day Greece road trip from Thessaloniki to Volos, Ioannina, Patras, and Athens

Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Thessaloniki. You’ll stay in Thessaloniki for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Thessaloniki has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Umbrellas Sculpture by Zogolopoulos. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,531 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

Thessaloniki also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Pulp. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Kitchen Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,067 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'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Thessaloniki and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Volos. You will stay in Volos for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Thessaloniki is the amazing White Tower of Thessaloniki. As such, over 290,192 people visit White Tower of Thessaloniki yearly. This attraction is a fortified tower that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,663 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Holy Church of Hagia Sophia. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,520 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Thessaloniki is the outstanding Agias Sofias Square. This popular square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,128 visitors. Approximately 290,192 travelers come to Thessaloniki every year to see the stunning White Tower of Thessaloniki with their own eyes.

The spectacular Kapani is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating market and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,510 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Aristotelous Square. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 42,179 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Thessaloniki 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 Volos, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Staphylos, one of the best restaurants in the city of Volos. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,498 customers.

After dinner, visit Red Nose Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Volos. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 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 Volos 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 Volos and 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 Volos. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Saint Konstantinos Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,127 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Volos Port. This attraction, a beloved port, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,812 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Volos is the stunning Paralia Voloy. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,016 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Trikala City Center Square. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,935 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Central Bridge. This must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,951 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,768 visitors.

The lovely Meteora is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 35,413 visitors have left this monastery an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Trikala, 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Ioannina is the amazing Cave of Perama. This attraction is a show cave and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,636 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Ioannina Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,412 visitors.

Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Ioannina. This well-known attraction, a spectacular museum, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 7,022 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Ioannina is another excellent way to spend your new day in Greece. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Greece’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Greece’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Greece’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Rion-Antirion Bridge for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,277 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Holy Church of Saint Andrew. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,631 visitors, this church deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

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!

You’ll stay in Athens for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This excellent attraction is a cultural center that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,943 visitors.

Around 36,525 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 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 Temple of Olympian Zeus for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,829 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Hosting around 594,219 visitors every year, National Archaeological Museum of Athens is one of the best places to visit in Central Athens. This attraction, a stunning national museum, has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,435 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, Karamanlidika. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Athens, Couleur Locale. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like 360 Cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Upupa Epops - The bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

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

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 Technopolis City of Athens. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,380 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.

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 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 rescue excavation and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,181 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Roman Agora. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,799 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ancient Agora of Athens to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Ancient Agora of Athens is an archaeological site that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors.

The lovely Temple of Hephaestus is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,722 visitors have left this ancient greek temple 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 Philopappos Hill. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 18,153 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 8 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Larissa 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 best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,463 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible top-tier point of interest, Karababa Castle. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,415 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Lamia is the outstanding Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,607 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 Larissa, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Las Ramblas Coffeebar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Larissa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,338 customers.

Locals also recommend Vosporos | Restaurant * Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Larissa. Vosporos | Restaurant * Bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 990 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Larissa is Greek restaurant "O Tasos". This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

After dinner, visit Gossip Downtown, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Larissa. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,557 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Klímax. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,734 customers.

Alternatively, KUBRICK Pure Social “ Club ” is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Larissa. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,128 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Larissa and embark on a scenic drive to Thessaloniki, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Larissa and Pieria 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 Larissa. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa G. I. Katsigras Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,036 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Diachronic museum of Larissa. This attraction, a beloved archaeological museum, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 654 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Larissa is the stunning First Ancient Theatre, Larissa. This greek theatre and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 589 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Platamon Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,319 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Katerini Municipal Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,501 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Pieria, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Thessaloniki. When you arrive in Thessaloniki 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 Sebriko. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,978 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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 Thessaloniki 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.

Arch of Galerius and Rotunda is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Thessaloniki. This tetrapylon and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,979 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Thessaloniki at Charoupi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,912 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Rouga for your last chance at a meal in the city of Thessaloniki. The The Rouga restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,900 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Greek. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers.

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