12-Day Greece Road Trip from Patras to Tsoukalades, Lefkada, Thessaloniki & Peraia

Your amazing road trip adventure in Greece begins when you reach the incredible city of Patras. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Patras is the The Bold Type Hotel. This 5-star apartment is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 96 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Astir Patras Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars by 1,172 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Patras is the Tzaki Hotel. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 611 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Patras, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Patras has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, Distinto Rio. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Patras is Carousello. This restaurant is rated an average 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. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

Patras also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Patras is Notos. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Patras is Distinto Rio. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

Locals also enjoy Carousello. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in Greece!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Achaea. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Mega Spileon Monastery, Cave Lakes - Kastria Cave, Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Achaea is Mega Spileon Monastery. This incredible attraction is a place of worship and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,259 visitors.

Cave Lakes - Kastria Cave is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Achaea. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,259 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Achaea is Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,461 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, like Salumeria. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

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

Locals enjoy Talks, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Patras. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Patras, Distinto Mall. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,331 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ntivani. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 884 customers.

Avli By Vouz is another of the best bars in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 815 customers.

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

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the town of Lefkada.

One of the best travel destinations in the town of Lefkada is Porto Katsiki. This incredible attraction is a beach and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,469 visitors.

Kathisma Beach is another popular attraction you'll visit in the town of Lefkada. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,469 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, like Sinialo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers.

Prego is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Patras. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

Locals enjoy Fork, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Patras. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Patras, Prego. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bara. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 747 customers.

Vermut is another of the best bars in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 639 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos, White Tower of Thessaloniki, Arch of Galerius, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the town of Thessaloniki is the amazing The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos. This attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,254 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible White Tower of Thessaloniki. This fortified tower has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 38,187 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the town of Thessaloniki is the outstanding Arch of Galerius. This tetrapylon has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,731 visitors.

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

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Golden Star City Resort is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Thermaikos. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 765 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Anestis Steakhouse, one of the best restaurants in the city of Thermaikos. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,188 customers.

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Day 5 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the town of Thessaloniki is the amazing Agia Sofia Square. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,467 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Aristotelous Square. This square has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,382 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Edessa Waterfalls in the region of Pella for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an urban park and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,036 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Trikala is the 3-star hotel Vintage Suites Trikala. This hotel has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 67 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Το Χάνι, 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 Κρύπτη Μπαρ, 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!

You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Greece on day 6 of your road trip.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Kalampaka is Meteora. This excellent attraction is a monastery that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 26,341 visitors.

You could then travel to Delphi Archaeological Museum for some unforgettable sightseeing in the town of Delphi. This popular attraction is an archaeological museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,384 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Arachova is the 3-star hotel Hani Zemenou. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 450 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Arachova, HANI ZEMENOU. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 customers.

Locals recommend Ταβερνα Ανδρέου Καρακόλιθος as one of the best restaurants in the city of Arachova. Ταβερνα Ανδρέου Καρακόλιθος is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 110 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of East Attica is the amazing Temple of Poseidon. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,576 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in the region of South Athens for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a cultural center and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 40,881 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of South Athens is the outstanding Stavros Niarchos Park. This park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 27,343 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Kallithea is the 3-star hotel Supreme Luxury Suites by Athens Stay. This hotel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 46 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Athenaeum Grand Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Kallithea. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,670 guests. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 41 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Mandragoras, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kallithea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,093 customers.

Locals also recommend Warehouse edge as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kallithea. Warehouse edge is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

After dinner, visit Jardin All Day Stories, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kallithea. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,240 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like DrunkDuck. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 912 customers.

Alternatively, Warehouse edge is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kallithea. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

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On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Central Athens. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Central Athens is Panathenaic Stadium. This incredible attraction is a stadium and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,508 visitors.

Temple of Olympian Zeus is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Central Athens. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,508 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Central Athens is National Garden. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,959 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kallithea, like Marmelada Concept. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 456 customers.

Πικάντικη Στοά "Ο Βασίλης" is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kallithea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 332 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kallithea, Darts Club Sports Cafe. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 120 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Marmelada Concept. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 456 customers.

Kafeneio Notos is another of the best bars in the city of Kallithea. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 209 customers.

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

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Central Athens. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Philopappos Hill, Acropolis of Athens, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Central Athens is Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This incredible attraction is an odeon and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 10,878 visitors.

Philopappos Hill is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Central Athens. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,878 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Central Athens is Acropolis of Athens. This amazing attraction is an acropoli and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 96,638 visitors.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kallithea, like Μπάρμπα Δήμος. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 125 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kallithea, Scorpios Cafe. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 121 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Caffe Portioli. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 110 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Temple of Hephaestus, Technopolis City of Athens, National Archaeological Museum, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Central Athens is the amazing Temple of Hephaestus. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,514 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Technopolis City of Athens. This museum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,793 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Central Athens is the outstanding National Archaeological Museum. This national museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,981 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Loutraki and Agioi Theodoroi, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Loutraki and Agioi Theodoroi is the 3-star Siagas Beach Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars by 404 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Club Hotel Casino Loutraki, Conference Resort & Casino is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Loutraki and Agioi Theodoroi. This hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,396 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 2-star Diolkos Studios. This 2-star hotel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 189 guests.

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

You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Greece on day 11 of your road trip. You can decide how much time you want to spend in each place, where you’ll see memorable travel destinations, like Fortress of Palamidi, Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus, Archaeological site of Mycenae, plus many more.

One of the best places to explore in the region of Argolis is Fortress of Palamidi. This excellent attraction is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,669 visitors.

Another top travel destination we recommend is Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus.

You could then travel to Rion-Antirion Bridge for some unforgettable sightseeing in the region of Western Greece. This popular attraction is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,887 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Patras is the 4-star hotel Astir Patras Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars by 1,172 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 5-star apartment. The The Bold Type Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Patras. This apartment is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 96 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Tzaki Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 611 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, Bara. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 747 customers.

Locals recommend Terra as one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. Terra is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Patras is Σκατζοheros. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 551 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Patras, Terra. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Χάραμα Θερινό. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 124 customers.

Syndetiras is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

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

Day 12 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Patras 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.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Patras before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Greece and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Greece!