9-Day Greece road trip from Athens to Patras and Tolo

Athens has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Syntagma Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,701 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 9-day vacation in Greece!

You still have 5 nights left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Monastiraki Square 6. This incredible attraction is a rescue excavation and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,181 visitors.

Roman Agora is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,799 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.

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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 4 nights left in Athens.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Philopappos Monument. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,269 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 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 63,138 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 25,941 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This national museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors. National Archaeological Museum of Athens hosts around 594,219 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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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 3 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 31,957 visitors.

Temple of Hephaestus is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,722 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Kerameikos. This amazing attraction is a neighborhood and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,481 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Technopolis City of Athens. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,380 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Nea Filadelfeia Forest. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 8,167 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!

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 top-tier point of interest 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.

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.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Barley Cargo. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like SYN AThINA. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

Drachmi is another of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,611 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.

This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,839 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Varkiza harbours. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,843 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Beach Duni Island to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Beach Duni Island is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 604 visitors.

The lovely The Museum Escape Games is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 159 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 7 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 Patras is the amazing King George I Square (Patras). This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,988 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible church, Holy Church of Saint Andrew. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,631 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Patras is the outstanding Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,040 visitors.

The spectacular Patras Castle is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating castle and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,624 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Rion-Antirion Bridge. This attraction is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,277 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 Ambrosía as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tolo. Ambrosía is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

After dinner, visit Nelly Apartments, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tolo. This bar 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!

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 Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,091 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Palamidi to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Palamidi is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,101 visitors.

The lovely Nafplio Port is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,882 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.7 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 Mycenae. This attraction is an archaeological site rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 15,740 reviews. Around 342,854 people come to see this attraction every year.

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.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Day 9 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!