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Two-Week Greece Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Thessaloniki traveling south to Kalambaka, Athens, Nafplio, Patras, and Ioannina

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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 Thessaloniki, Kastraki, Kalambaka, Athens, Delphi, Lavreotiki, Nafplio, Mykines, Lighourio, Antirio, Patras, Olympia, Ioannina, Zagori, Mikro Papigko, Vikos, and Vergina.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Greece. You will spend 3 nights in Thessaloniki, 1 night in Kalambaka, 4 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Nafplio, 2 nights in Patras, and 2 nights in Ioannina. 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 Thessaloniki, 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 Thessaloniki, Kastraki, Kalambaka, Athens, Delphi, Lavreotiki, Nafplio, Mykines, Lighourio, Antirio, Patras, Olympia, Ioannina, Zagori, Mikro Papigko, Vikos, and Vergina, 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

Thessaloniki - Arrival day
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Ladadika
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Welcome to Thessaloniki, 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 Thessaloniki before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki. 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 Thessaloniki, 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!

Day 2

Thessaloniki
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Drive 6 km, 52 min

The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos
White Tower of Thessaloniki
Agias Sofias Square
Aristotelous Square
Tsimiski Street
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You have 1 night left in Thessaloniki. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

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

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.

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Tsimiski Street, the top shopping destination in Thessaloniki. Browse local boutique shops and stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Tsimiski Street has to offer, including attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

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

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

Day 3

Thessaloniki
Meteora
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Drive 244 km, 3 hours 27 min

Holy Monastery of Rousanos - Saint Barbara
The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour
Monastery of St Stephan
Meteora
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in Greece includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Kastraki and Kalambaka. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Kalambaka, 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 Kalambaka. Kalambaka 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 Kalambaka. 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!

Day 4

Meteora
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Drive 357 km, 4 hours 13 min

Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum
Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora
Main Observation Deck of Meteora
Monastery of Varlaam
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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Greece, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Kalambaka and Kastraki. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Athens, where you’ll be staying for 4 nights.

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.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Greece.

Day 5

Athens
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Drive 365 km, 4 hours 56 min

Temple of Apollo
Treasury of Athenians
Delphi Archaeological Museum
Tholos of Delphi
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On day 5 of your road trip in Greece, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 3 nights to spend in Athens, there’s no need to rush. Experience Delphi to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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.

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

Day 6

Athens
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Drive 4 km, 1 hour 2 min

Parthenon
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis Museum
Plaka
Monastiraki
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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 Athens. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

Day 7

Athens
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Drive 153 km, 2 hours 25 min

Archaeological Site of Sounion
Temple of Poseidon
Archaeological Museum of Lavrion
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, 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 Athens.

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Greece!

Day 8

Athens
Nafplio
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Drive 147 km, 3 hours 49 min

Nafplio Port
Archaeological Museum of Nafplion
Church of Saint Spyridon
Akronauplía
Palamidi
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Dive into day 8 of your remarkable road trip in Greece. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Nafplio. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Nafplio, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

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

Day 9

Nafplio
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Drive 98 km, 2 hours 4 min

Archeological Museum of Mycenae
Mycenae
Treasury of Atreus" or "Tomb of Agamemnon
Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus
Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus
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Wake up to day 9 of your road trip in Greece. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Mykines and Lighourio. With 1 night to stay in Nafplio, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the town’s surroundings!

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

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Nafplio. 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!

Day 10

Nafplio
Patras
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Drive 198 km, 3 hours 3 min

Rion-Antirion Bridge
Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras
Church of Agios Andreas
St Nicholas Stairway
King George Ι Square (Patras)
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On day 10 of your road trip in Greece, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Antirio and Patras are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Patras, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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.

Patras 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 Patras.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 11

Patras
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Drive 213 km, 4 hours 15 min

Archaeological Site of Olympia
Temple of Hera
Άλσος Ολυμπιακής Εκεχειρίας
Parking Olimpia
Museum of the History of the Olympic games of antiquity
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On day 11 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Olympia. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Patras, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Patras'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!

Day 12

Patras
Ioannina
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Drive 220 km, 3 hours

Silversmithing Museum
Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina
Ioannina Castle
Litharitsia park
The Clock Tower of Ioannina
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 12 of your road trip in Greece. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Ioannina. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Ioannina, where will spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Ioannina, 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 Ioannina's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

Day 13

Ioannina
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Drive 134 km, 3 hours 15 min

Vikos National Park
Papingo Rock Pools
Voidomatis Springs
Angastromeni Springs
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On day 13 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Ioannina, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Zagori, Mikro Papigko, and Vikos.

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

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.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 14

Ioannina
Thessaloniki
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Drive 280 km, 3 hours 10 min

Polycentric Museum of Aigai (Aegae) - Main Building
Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai (Aegae)
Haliacmon Dam - Artificial Lake at Saint Barbara of Veria
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Your itinerary for day 14 of your road trip in Greece includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Vergina. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Thessaloniki, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

Day 15

Thessaloniki - Departure day
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Arch of Galerius
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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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