6-Day Greece Road Trip from Patras traveling north to Athens, Volos, and Ioannina

Patras has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,764 visitors.

We also recommend the best 3-star accommodations, like Moxy Patra Marina. This hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,119 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Patras, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, Carousello. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Patras is Bodegas. This restaurant is rated an average 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.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Greece!

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 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Patras is the amazing Mega Spileon Monastery. This attraction is a place of worship that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,938 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Municipal Museum of Kalavritan Holocaust. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,533 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Patras is the outstanding Cave Lakes - Kastria Cave. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,666 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.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Athens is the 3-star Aristo Boutique Suites. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 361 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 4-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Kaningos 21 is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 74 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 2-star Athens City Hotel. This 2-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 573 guests.

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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Volos. You’ll stay in Volos for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Patras’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Patras, start your day with a visit to the amazing Acropolis Museum. This much-appreciated archaeological museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,529 visitors. Each year, around 814,565 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Parthenon. This ancient greek temple and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 65,860 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Acropolis of Athens to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Acropolis of Athens is an acropoli that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 108,369 visitors. Every year, around 1,807,580 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely National Garden of Athens is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 33,049 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Patras has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Volos. Volos offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 4-star hotel options in Volos, like Volos Palace. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 970 guests.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Staphylos. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,498 reviews.

The remarkable Red Nose Bar is another top restaurant in Volos we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Volos, the fantastic Grooove. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Grappa Vino & Aperitivo. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Volos and embark on a scenic drive to Ioannina, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Volos and Kalambaka 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 Volos. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Saint Konstantinos Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,737 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Volos Port. This attraction, a beloved port, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,677 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Volos is the stunning Paralia Voloy. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 852 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Patras 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 Kalambaka has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. This attraction is a place of worship that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,417 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Monastery of Varlaam. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,819 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Meteora. This monastery and travel destination is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 30,168 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Kalambaka, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Ioannina. When you arrive in Ioannina you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Ioannina is the 4-star Hotel Cezaria. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 28 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in Ioannina, we recommend Metropolis. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 235 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Ioannina is the 3-star Ellopia Point Suites. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 253 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Metsovitiki Folia. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,924 customers.

Locals also recommend SEIRIOS, another of the best restaurants in Ioannina. SEIRIOS is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,410 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Fysa Roufa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,585 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Palia Agora to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ioannina, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,278 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Scala. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Scala has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

Omilos is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 900 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Patras is the amazing Cave of Perama. This attraction is a show cave and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,562 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Ioannina Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,554 visitors.

Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina is another popular attraction you can explore in the town of Patras. This well-known attraction, a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 2,773 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Patras is Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This attraction is an amazing museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,871 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Patras is another excellent way to spend your new day in Greece. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Greece’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Greece’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Greece’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Rion-Antirion Bridge for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,800 visitors.

You’ll also 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 3-star hotel Moxy Patra Marina. This hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,119 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Salumeria, one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

Locals also recommend Sailing Club Of Patras as one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. Sailing Club Of Patras is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Patras is Talks. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

After dinner, visit Distinto Mall, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Patras. 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 like Ntivani. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 884 customers.

Alternatively, Avli By Vouz is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 815 customers.

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

Day 6 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.

King George I Square (Patras) is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Patras. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,648 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Patras at Sinialo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Prego for your last chance at a meal in the city of Patras. The Prego restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Fork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

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