One-Week Greece Road Trip from Athens traveling west to Patras and Leonidio

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.

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 8-day vacation in Greece!

You still have 4 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 28,435 visitors.

Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,138 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 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.

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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!

You still have 3 nights left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Temple of Hephaestus. This incredible attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,722 visitors.

Ancient Agora of Athens is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Monastiraki Square 6. This amazing attraction is a rescue excavation and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,181 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Roman Agora. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,799 visitors.

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

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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 Rosalia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

Kuzina 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 2,585 customers.

Locals enjoy LIONDI Traditional Greek 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 2,159 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!

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 Palaio Faliro. This incredible attraction is a city and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,976 visitors.

Museum Ship Averof is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,727 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Water Square. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,874 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This cultural center and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,943 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Stavros Niarchos Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,525 visitors.

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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 Arcadia Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 customers.

Barley Cargo 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 1,676 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Tiki Bar Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Zampano. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,675 customers.

Buena Vista Social Bar 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 1,552 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Patras. You’ll stay in Patras 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 Rion-Antirion Bridge. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,277 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating St. Nicholas Stairway. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,144 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Holy Church of Saint Andrew to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Holy Church of Saint Andrew is a church that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,631 visitors.

The lovely Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,040 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 King George I Square (Patras). This attraction is a top-tier point of interest rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,988 reviews.

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 Patras. Patras 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 Bodegas. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,710 reviews.

The remarkable Salumeria is another top restaurant in Patras we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Sailing Club Of Patras is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Patras, the fantastic Notos. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Distinto Rio. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Carousello. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Day 6 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Leonidio for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Corinth is the amazing Temple of Apollo. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,644 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible archaeological museum, Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,388 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Corinth is the outstanding Ancient Stadium of Nemea. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 323 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit Eucalyptus Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Leonidio. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 154 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 Athens. You’ll stay in Athens for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Nafplio’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Nafplio, start your day with a visit to the amazing Nafplio Port. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,882 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Tiryns. This archaeological site and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,369 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Mycenae to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Mycenae is an archaeological site that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,740 visitors. Every year, around 342,854 travelers include this attraction on their travel itinerary.

The lovely "Treasury of Atreus" or "Tomb of Agamemnon" is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,498 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Athens, the fantastic Barley Cargo. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful SYN AThINA. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Drachmi. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,611 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

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.

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