4-Day Greece road trip Starting from Athens to Corinth

Photo of panoramic view of the popular seaside, south Athens.
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Duration
4 days & 3 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
3 nights included
Car rental
4 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 4-day road trip through Greece.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Greece. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Athens and 1 night in Corinth, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Greece. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Athens and Corinth. We'll help you experience the best 4 days in Greece you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Athens, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Greece, including the stunning Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Greece. From the magnificent Acropolis Museum to the breathtaking National Garden of Athens and Ancient Agora of Athens, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and learn more about the unique Stavros Niarchos Park to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Athens and Corinth, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Greece. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Greece.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Greece. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Greece.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Greece.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Greece has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Greece. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 3 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 3 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Greece extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Greece fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Greece today!

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Included

Hotel, 3 nights
Rental car, 4 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Photo of temple of Apollo with Acrocorinth in the background. Ancient Corinth, Greece.Corinth / 1 night
AthensAthens / 2 nights
Palaio Faliro - city in GreecePalaio Faliro
Kallithea - city in GreeceKallithea

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Attractions

Photo of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus Roman theater structure at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece.Acropolis of Athens
Photo of the Parthenon that is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece.Parthenon
Photo of Acropolis Museum is archaeological museum focused on findings archaeological site of Acropolis of Athens in Greece.Acropolis Museum
Photo of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in city of Athens, Greece.Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Stavros Niarchos Park, 2nd District of Kallithea, Municipality of Kallithea, Regional Unit of South Athens, Attica, GreeceStavros Niarchos Park
Photo of the artificial lake with the wooden bridge at the National Garden of Athens, Greece.National Garden of Athens
Photo of Temple of Hephaestus in Ancient Agora, Athens, Greece. Sunny front view of classical Greek temple.Ancient Agora of Athens
Photo of the Temple of Olympian Zeus (considered one of the biggest of the ancient world), Greece.Temple of Olympian Zeus
Filopappou Hill, 3rd District of Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, GreecePhilopappos Hill
Photo of Mycenae, archaeological place at Greece.Mycenae
Photo of Palamidi fortress castle on hill top in Nafplio or Nafplion, Peloponnese, GreeceFortress of Palamidi
photo of view of Palaio Faliro, Municipality of Palaio Faliro, Greece.Palaio Faliro

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Round trip
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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

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Day 1 – Athens - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Athens - arrival day

  • Athens - Arrival day
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  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Athens. You’ll stay in Athens for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Athens has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Temple of Olympian Zeus. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 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.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens, Karamanlidika. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is Atitamos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers.

Locals recommend Maiandros restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Athens also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Athens is Couleur Locale. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is 360 Cocktail bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Locals also enjoy Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 4-day vacation in Greece!

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Day 2 – Corinth

Day 2

Day 2 – Corinth

  • Athens
  • Corinth
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Drive 89 km, 2 hours 1 min

  • Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Parthenon
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Philopappos Hill
  • More

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 Athens and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Corinth. You will stay in Corinth for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Athens is the amazing Ancient Agora of Athens. This attraction is an archaeological site that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible acropolis, Acropolis of Athens. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 120,655 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Acropolis of Athens welcomes around 1,807,580 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Athens is the outstanding Parthenon. This popular ancient greek temple and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 72,080 visitors.

The spectacular Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating archaeological museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 63,138 visitors. In addition, approximately 814,565 travelers visit this popular site annually.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Philopappos Hill. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,153 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try ALMYRIKI, one of the best restaurants in the city of Corinth. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,528 customers.

Locals also recommend Alkyonides Taverna Koykios as one of the best restaurants in the city of Corinth. Alkyonides Taverna Koykios is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,363 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Corinth is Soul Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,166 customers.

After dinner, visit Limanaki Cafe-Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Corinth. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 940 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Mama's beach bar and resto. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,186 customers.

Alternatively, Cafe Delmar Food Bar Korinthos is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Corinth. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Mykines, Nafplio, Palaio Faliro, and Athens

Day 3

Day 3 – Mykines, Nafplio, Palaio Faliro, and Athens

  • Palaio Faliro
  • Kallithea
  • Athens
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Drive 228 km, 3 hours 27 min

  • Fortress of Palamidi
  • Mycenae
  • Palaio Faliro
  • Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
  • Stavros Niarchos Park
  • More

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Corinth and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Corinth and Nafplio 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 Corinth. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mycenae. This attraction is an archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,740 visitors. Over 342,854 people visit Mycenae annually.

Wave goodbye to Mykines 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 Nafplio has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Palamidi. This attraction is a fortress that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,101 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Nafplio, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Athens. When you arrive in Athens 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 Ama Lachei. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,018 customers.

Locals also recommend Efcharis restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Efcharis restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Nolan. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,404 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Clumsies 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 5,694 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kuko's The Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Kuko's The Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers.

LOT 51 is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,215 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!

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Day 4 – Athens - departure day

Day 4

Day 4 – Athens - departure day

  • Athens - Departure day
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  • National Garden of Athens
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Day 4 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Athens 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.

National Garden of Athens is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Athens. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,829 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Athens at Tavern Klimataria (est.1927) before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Rosalia for your last chance at a meal in the city of Athens. The Rosalia restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Harvest Coffee & Wine. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers.

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

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