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

Kalamata has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This attraction is a railway museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,024 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 Kalamata, Notiás. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 535 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Kardamo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,040 customers.

Locals recommend Platea as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,263 customers.

Kalamata also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,098 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Bistroteca. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Locals also enjoy Luna Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Greece!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Tolo. You’ll stay in Tolo for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kalamata’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kalamata, start your day with a visit to the amazing Archaeological Museum of Messinia. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 521 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Kalamata's Castle. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,942 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,124 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kalamata has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Tolo. Tolo 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 Taverna Akrogiali. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,117 reviews.

The remarkable Ambrosía is another top restaurant in Tolo we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 192 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Tolo, the fantastic Nelly Apartments. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Day 3 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Athens for 4 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nafplio is the amazing Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,091 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Nafplio is the outstanding Palamidi. This popular fortress and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,101 visitors.

The spectacular Nafplio Port 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 6,882 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Mycenae. This attraction is a popular archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,740 visitors. Mycenae hosts around 342,854 visitors annually, so be sure to stop at this attraction so you won't miss out!

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Karamanlidika, one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

After dinner, visit Couleur Locale, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average 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 has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

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

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible 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 Schinias National Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,073 visitors.

Moyseio Oinoy Markoy is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,263 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion. Attracting 222,800 annual visitors, it's clear that Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,224 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!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Athens, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Ancient Agora of Athens. This amazing 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 could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Temple of Hephaestus has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,722 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Technopolis City of Athens. This outstanding attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,380 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Athens.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Rosalia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

Kuzina is one of the top restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Brettos. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Athens, we recommend the cocktails at Ippopotamos. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is Mayros Gatos. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Athens!

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 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.

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 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.

This much-appreciated ancient greek temple and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Acropolis Museum. This archaeological museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 63,138 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Philopappos Hill to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Philopappos Hill is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,153 visitors.

The lovely National Garden of Athens is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 35,829 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.6 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 National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 28,435 reviews. Around 594,219 people come to see this attraction every year.

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 8 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Kalamata 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 park, Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,040 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Patras is the outstanding St. Nicholas Stairway. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,144 visitors.

The spectacular Archaeological Site of Olympia 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 14,841 visitors.

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 Kalamata, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Taverna Argo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

Locals also recommend Thiasos as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. Thiasos is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Kentrikon. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,072 customers.

After dinner, visit Cosi Beach Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,023 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Le jardin. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

Alternatively, Ego Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 877 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kalamata 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.

Central Square is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kalamata. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,725 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kalamata at Sto Kyma before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Oinopantopōleion for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kalamata. The Oinopantopōleion restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Limeni. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 746 customers.

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