Two-Week Greece Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Patras to Kalamata, Athens, Volos, Ioannina, and Preveza and surrounding area

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 15-day road trip in Greece! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Patras, Kastria, Kalavryta, Kalamata, Filiatra, Chora, Pylos, Mavromati, Kardamyli, Kharavgi, Nafplio, Mykines, Athens, Kallithea, Volos, Kastraki, Ioannina, Neo Bizani, Perama, Zagori, Kanallaki, Parga, Mesopotamo, Preveza, Agios Nikitas, Fryni, Amfilochia, Mesolongi, and Antirio.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Greece. You will spend 3 nights in Patras, 4 nights in Kalamata, 2 nights in Athens, 1 night in Volos, 2 nights in Ioannina, and 2 nights in Preveza. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Greece. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Patras, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Greece on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Greece. Acropolis Of Athens and Parthenon are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Patras, Kastria, Kalavryta, Kalamata, Filiatra, Chora, Pylos, Mavromati, Kardamyli, Kharavgi, Nafplio, Mykines, Athens, Kallithea, Volos, Kastraki, Ioannina, Neo Bizani, Perama, Zagori, Kanallaki, Parga, Mesopotamo, Preveza, Agios Nikitas, Fryni, Amfilochia, Mesolongi, and Antirio, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Greece. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Greece.

Throughout your road trip in Greece, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Greece.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Patras - Arrival day
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  • King George Ι Square (Patras)
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Welcome to Patras, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Greece! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Patras before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Patras is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Patras. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Greece. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Patras, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Greece!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Patras
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Drive 209 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Cave Lakes - Kastria Cave
  • Place of Sacrifice of Kalavryta
  • Municipal Museum of Kalavritan Holocaust
  • Church of Agios Andreas
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Wake up to day 2 of your road trip in Greece. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Kastria, Kalavryta, and Patras. With 1 night to stay in Patras, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Patras and your accommodation.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Patras. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Greece!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Patras
  • Kalamata
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Drive 285 km, 3 hours 24 min

  • Kalamata Municipal Railway Park
  • Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata
  • Central Square
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Greece, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Kalamata. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Kalamata, where you’ll be staying for 4 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Kalamata. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Kalamata. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Kalamata
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Drive 182 km, 3 hours 14 min

  • Eiffel Tower (Filiatra)
  • Mycenean Palace of Nestor at Pylos
  • Archaeological Museum of Pylos
  • Pylos Central Square
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On day 4 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Filiatra, Chora, and Pylos. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Kalamata, where you still have 3 nights left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Kalamata.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Kalamata. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Kalamata
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Drive 139 km, 3 hours 12 min

  • Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini
  • Kalamata's Castle
  • Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes
  • Mourtzinos Tower
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Greece. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Kalamata. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Greece.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Kalamata
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Drive 68 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Polylimnio Waterfalls
  • Radiotaxi-kalamatas and messinia taxi
  • Church of the Holy Apostles
  • Archaeological Museum of Messinia
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Kalamata, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Kharavgi and Kalamata.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Kalamata and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Kalamata's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Greece.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Kalamata
  • Athens
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Drive 297 km, 5 hours 3 min

  • Nafplio Port
  • Palamidi
  • Treasury of Atreus" or "Tomb of Agamemnon
  • Mycenae
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 7 of your road trip in Greece. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Nafplio and Mykines. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Athens, where will spend 2 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Athens, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Athens, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Greece!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Athens
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Drive 5 km, 52 min

  • Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Parthenon
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
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You’ll stay in Athens for 1 night.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Greece. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Athens's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Athens and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Greece.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Athens
  • Volos
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Drive 343 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • National Archaeological Museum of Athens
  • Athens National Garden
  • Stavros Niarchos Park
  • Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
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Your itinerary for day 9 of your road trip in Greece includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Athens and Kallithea. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Volos, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Volos. Volos offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Volos. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Greece!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Volos
  • Ioannina
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Drive 254 km, 4 hours 24 min

  • The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour
  • Monastery of Varlaam
  • Meteora
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On day 10 of your road trip in Greece, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Kastraki are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Ioannina, where you will stay for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Ioannina. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Ioannina is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Ioannina.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Greece.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Ioannina
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Drive 120 km, 2 hours 36 min

  • Vrellis Greek History Museum (Wax Museum)
  • Ioannina Castle
  • Cave of Perama
  • Vikos Gorge
  • Oxya Viewpoint
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On day 11 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Ioannina, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Ioannina.

Ioannina is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Ioannina.

Say good night to Ioannina and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Greece!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Ioannina
  • Preveza
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Drive 233 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Arta's Bridge
  • Αcheron Springs
  • Venetian Castle of Parga
  • Necromanteion of Acheron
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Greece. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Kanallaki, Parga, and Mesopotamo. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Preveza, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Preveza, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Preveza's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Greece!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Preveza
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Drive 173 km, 4 hours 26 min

  • Φάρος Ακρωτηρίου Λευκάδας
  • Porto Katsiki
  • Egremni
  • Kathisma 1
  • Faneromeni Monastery
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Greet day 13 of your road trip in Greece with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Preveza, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Kastos, Agios Nikitas, and Fryni.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Preveza and your accommodation.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Preveza's best restaurants.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Greece!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Preveza
  • Patras
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Drive 176 km, 2 hours 46 min

  • Amfilochia promenade
  • History and Art Museum of Messolonghi
  • Garden of Heroes
  • Rion-Antirion Bridge
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On day 14 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Greece, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Amfilochia, Mesolongi, and Antirio. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Patras, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Preveza.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Patras. Patras offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Patras's best restaurants.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Greece!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Patras - Departure day
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  • St Nicholas Stairway
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Day 15 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Greece!

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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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