6-Day Greece Road Trip from Kalamata to Athens
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-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 Kalamata and 3 nights in Athens, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Greece. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Kalamata and Athens. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Greece you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.
Upon arriving in Kalamata, 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've 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 Ancient Agora of Athens and National Garden 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 Park and learn more about the unique Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Kalamata and Athens, 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 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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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Day 1 – Kalamata - arrival day
Day 1 – Kalamata - arrival day
- Kalamata - Arrival day
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- Central Square
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Kalamata has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Central Square. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,356 visitors.
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 Kalamata, Notiás. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 535 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Kardamo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,040 customers.
Locals recommend Platea as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,263 customers.
Kalamata also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,098 customers.
Another of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Bistroteca. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.
Locals also enjoy Luna Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.
Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Greece!
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Day 2 – Athens
Day 2 – Athens
- Kalamata
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Drive 272 km, 3 hours 41 min
- Kalamata Municipal Railway Park
- Kalamata Municipal Railway Park
- Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes
- Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini
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Day 2 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Athens for 3 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!
One of the best places to visit today in Kalamata is the amazing Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This attraction is a railway museum that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,870 visitors.
You could also stop at the incredible railway museum, Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,022 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.
Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kalamata is the outstanding Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 492 visitors.
The spectacular Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,998 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 Athens, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Karamanlidika, one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.
Locals also 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 Couleur Locale. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.
After dinner, visit 360 Cocktail bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.
Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece!
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Day 3 – Athens
Day 3 – Athens
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Drive 15 km, 1 hour 11 min
- Technopolis City of Athens
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- Acropolis of Athens
- Parthenon
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You still have 2 nights 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 13,962 visitors.
Ancient Agora of Athens is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,637 visitors.
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 12,453 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 108,369 visitors. Each year, approximately 1,807,580 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Kalamata.
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 65,860 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 Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.
Ama Lachei 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 4,018 customers.
Locals enjoy Efcharis restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 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!
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Day 4 – Athens
Day 4 – Athens
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Drive 10 km, 40 min
- Philopappos Hill
- Acropolis Museum
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- National Garden of Athens
- National Archaeological Museum of Athens
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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 Philopappos Hill. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 16,693 visitors.
Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,529 visitors. Acropolis Museum attracts about 814,565 travelers annually.
Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Temple of Olympian Zeus. This amazing attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 23,233 visitors.
Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding National Garden of Athens. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 33,049 visitors.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This national museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,923 visitors. National Archaeological Museum of Athens hosts around 594,219 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!
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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.
Rosalia is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.
Locals enjoy Kuzina, 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 2,585 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Brettos. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.
You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ippopotamos. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.
Mayros Gatos is another of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.
Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!
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Day 5 – Kalamata
Day 5 – Kalamata
- Kallithea
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Drive 307 km, 4 hours 6 min
- Stavros Niarchos Park
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
- Mycenae
- Fortress of Palamidi
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You’ll stay in Kalamata for 1 night.
One of the best places to explore today is Stavros Niarchos Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,266 visitors.
Around 47,710 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 Mycenae for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,792 visitors. Approximately 342,854 people visit Argolis every year to see the fantastic Mycenae.
This outstanding fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,574 travelers.
You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Kalamata.
After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata, Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,098 customers.
Locals recommend Bistroteca as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. Bistroteca is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.
Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Luna Lounge. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.
After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kalamata, Cosi Beach Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,023 customers.
You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Le jardin. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.
Ego Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.
Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece with a toast!
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Day 6 – Kalamata - departure day
Day 6 – Kalamata - departure day
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- Kalamata's Castle
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Day 6 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kalamata 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.
Kalamata's Castle is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kalamata. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,820 visitors.
Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Kalamata and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Greece.
You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kalamata at Taverna Argo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.
Alternatively, we also recommend Thiasos for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kalamata. The Thiasos restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.
If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Kentrikon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,072 customers.
You’ll then say farewell to Kalamata. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Greece!
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