8-Day Greece Road Trip from Thessaloniki 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 37,870 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.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki, Kitchen Bar. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,067 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki is Sebriko. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.

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.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 9,697 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Agias Sofias Square. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,307 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 43,953 visitors.

The spectacular The Umbrellas by Zongolopoulos is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,539 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 5,949 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.

Locals also recommend Red Nose Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Volos. Red Nose Bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

After dinner, visit Grooove, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Volos. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Grappa Vino & Aperitivo. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 915 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 3 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 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 top-tier point of interest 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 National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 24,923 visitors. Around 594,219 people visit National Archaeological Museum of Athens every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This odeon and attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 12,453 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Acropolis of Athens. This acropolis and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 108,369 visitors. Approximately 1,807,580 people visit this attraction every year.

The lovely Parthenon is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 65,860 visitors have left this ancient greek temple an average rating of 4.8 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 Couleur Locale. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit 360 Cocktail bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Upupa Epops - The bar has an average rating 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 2 nights 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 28,637 visitors.

Philopappos Hill is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,693 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Acropolis Museum. Attracting 814,565 annual visitors, it's clear that Acropolis Museum is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an archaeological museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,529 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Temple of Olympian Zeus. This ancient greek temple and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 23,233 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic National Garden of Athens. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 33,049 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!

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 Mycenae. As one of the top sights in the area, around 342,854 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an archaeological site and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,792 visitors.

"Treasury of Atreus" or "Tomb of Agamemnon" is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,313 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,339 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 17,323 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 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!

You’ll stay in Trikala 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.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Palaio Faliro. This amazing attraction is a city and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,293 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 Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,068 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Trikala, Krypti Mpar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 620 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Ivy. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

The Love Shake is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Trikala. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Trikala and embark on a scenic drive to Thessaloniki, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Trikala 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 Trikala. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Matsopoulos Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,946 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Trikala City Center Square. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,717 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Trikala is the stunning Central Bridge. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,555 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Thessaloniki 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 Main Observation Deck of Meteora. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,347 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. This place of worship and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,417 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Monastery of Varlaam. This church and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,819 visitors.

The lovely Meteora is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 30,168 visitors have left this monastery an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Kalambaka, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Thessaloniki. When you arrive in Thessaloniki 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 Charoupi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,912 customers.

Locals also recommend The Rouga, another of the best restaurants in Thessaloniki. The Rouga is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,900 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Greek. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Apallou to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Thessaloniki, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,504 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kafodeio Greek. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Kafodeio Greek has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,095 customers.

LOCAL Thessaloniki is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,056 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 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 10,650 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 Palati Thessaloniki before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,775 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend LOCAL Thessaloniki for your last chance at a meal in the city of Thessaloniki. The LOCAL Thessaloniki restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,056 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Pantheon Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,765 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!