7-Day Greece Road Trip from Thessaloniki traveling south to Volos, Athens, and Trikala

Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Thessaloniki. You’ll stay in Thessaloniki for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Thessaloniki has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Aristotelous Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 42,179 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.

Thessaloniki also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Pulp. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Kitchen Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,067 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Greece!

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

One of the best places to visit today in Thessaloniki is the amazing Kapani. This attraction is a market that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,510 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Agias Sofias Square. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,128 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Thessaloniki is the outstanding White Tower of Thessaloniki. This popular fortified tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,663 visitors.

The spectacular The Umbrellas Sculpture by Zogolopoulos is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,531 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. This attraction is a popular archaeological museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,924 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Staphylos, one of the best restaurants in the city of Volos. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,498 customers.

After dinner, visit Red Nose Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Volos. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Volos and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Volos and Central Athens 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 4,127 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 1,812 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Volos is the stunning Paralia Voloy. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,016 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors. Around 594,219 people visit National Archaeological Museum of Athens every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Acropolis Museum. This archaeological museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 63,138 reviews. This site welcomes approximately 814,565 yearly visitors.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Temple of Olympian Zeus. This ancient greek temple and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

The lovely National Garden of Athens is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 35,829 visitors have left this park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Central Athens, 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 Karamanlidika. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,838 customers.

Locals also recommend Atitamos, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Atitamos is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Couleur Locale 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 7,817 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like 360 Cocktail bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. 360 Cocktail bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Upupa Epops - The bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 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!

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 Ancient Agora of Athens. This incredible attraction is an archaeological site and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 31,957 visitors.

Philopappos Hill is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,153 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 14,807 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 120,655 visitors.

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 72,080 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 Ama Lachei. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

Efcharis restaurant 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 3,655 customers.

Locals enjoy Tavern Klimataria (est.1927), 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 3,650 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!

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

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Stavros Niarchos Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 36,525 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This cultural center and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,943 visitors.

Palaio Faliro is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular city, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 7,976 reviews.

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 Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,607 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Trikala.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try To Chani, one of the best restaurants in the city of Trikala. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,894 customers.

Locals also recommend Palia Istoria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Trikala. Palia Istoria is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Trikala is Ladophánaro. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,212 customers.

After dinner, visit Krypti Mpar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Trikala. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ivy. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

Alternatively, The Love Shake is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Trikala. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Thessaloniki for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Trikala City Center Square. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,935 visitors.

Around 8,871 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. This amazing attraction is a place of worship and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,462 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Meteora. This monastery and place of interest is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 35,413 visitors.

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 The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Kalambaka. This popular attraction is a place of worship and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,462 visitors.

This outstanding monastery has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 35,413 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Thessaloniki.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki, Sebriko. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece with a toast!

Day 7 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Thessaloniki 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.

Arch of Galerius and Rotunda is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Thessaloniki. This tetrapylon and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,979 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Thessaloniki at Charoupi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,912 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Rouga for your last chance at a meal in the city of Thessaloniki. The The Rouga restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,900 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Greek. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers.

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