8-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens traveling north to Tolo, Ioannina, Thessaloniki, and Volos

Athens has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible National Garden of Athens. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 33,049 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 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 Couleur Locale as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

Athens also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Athens is 360 Cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Greece!

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 National Archaeological Museum of Athens. As one of the top sights in the area, around 594,219 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,923 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 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 Athens.

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!

Day 3 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Tolo 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 Monastiraki Square 6. This attraction is a rescue excavation that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,421 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Roman Agora. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,758 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Athens is the outstanding Ancient Agora of Athens. This popular archaeological site and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,637 visitors.

The spectacular Temple of Hephaestus is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating ancient greek temple and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6,298 visitors.

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 16,693 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tolo, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Taverna Akrogiali, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tolo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,117 customers.

Locals also recommend Nelly Apartments as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tolo. Nelly Apartments is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible 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 Mycenae. This attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,792 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 342,854 people visit Mycenae every year.

Joining a top-rated tour in Athens 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 Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an archaeological museum and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,279 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Temple of Apollo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,389 visitors, this best-rated sightseeing destination deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Metsovitiki Folia, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ioannina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,924 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ioannina is Fysa Roufa. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,585 customers.

After dinner, visit Palia Agora, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ioannina. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,278 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Scala. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

Alternatively, Omilos is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ioannina. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 900 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Athens and the city of Veria. You’ll stay in Thessaloniki for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Athens today is Cave of Perama. This excellent attraction is a show cave that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,562 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Ioannina Castle, an outstanding castle, in the town of Athens. Around 9,554 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Athens is Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,871 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Museum of the Royal Tombs at Aigai (Aegae) for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Veria. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,716 visitors.

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, Kitchen Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,067 customers.

Locals recommend Sebriko as one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki. Sebriko is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Thessaloniki, Pulp. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Greece, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Athens. 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 Athens’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Athens, start your day with a visit to the amazing Aristotelous Square. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,870 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Agias Sofias Square. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,307 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Arch of Galerius and Rotunda to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Arch of Galerius and Rotunda is a tetrapylon that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,650 visitors.

The lovely White Tower of Thessaloniki is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 43,953 visitors have left this fortified tower average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 290,192 visits every year.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 12,539 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Athens 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.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Staphylos. This popular restaurant is one of the 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 7 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 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Volos and South 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 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.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This attraction is a cultural center that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 47,710 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stavros Niarchos Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 32,266 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Water Square. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,141 visitors.

The lovely Palaio Faliro is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,293 visitors have left this city an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in South 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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,650 customers.

Locals also recommend Rosalia, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Rosalia is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Kuzina. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Brettos to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ippopotamos. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Ippopotamos has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

Mayros Gatos 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 2,357 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!

Day 8 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.

Temple of Olympian Zeus is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Athens. This ancient greek temple and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 23,233 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 LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Arcadia Restaurant for your last chance at a meal in the city of Athens. The Arcadia Restaurant restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 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!