Cheap 12-Day Greece Road Trip from Kalamata traveling north to Tolo, Athens, Chalkida, and Larissa

You'll pick up your rental car in Kalamata and begin your adventure in Greece.

Kalamata is a popular cheap holiday destination in Greece with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Kalamata and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Kalamata Municipal Railway Park will make your cheap holiday in Greece truly special. This attraction is a fascinating railway museum that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,024 visitors.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Kalamata. An excellent example is the popular Notiás. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 535 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Greece is Kardamo.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Platea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,263 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,098 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Kalamata we recommend is Bistroteca, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Luna Lounge is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,364 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Kalamata and end your day in the city of Tolo, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Kalamata is the amazing Church of the Holy Apostles. This travel destination is a church that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 464 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Kalamata's Castle. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,942 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Kalamata is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Kalamata is the outstanding Archaeological Site of Ancient Messini. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,124 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tolo. Tolo is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Tolo that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tolo is Taverna Akrogiali. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,117 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tolo, Ambrosía is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 192 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tolo enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tolo’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Nelly Apartments. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Nafplio and end your day in the city of Athens, where you'll stay for 3 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nafplio is the amazing Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,091 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Nafplio is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nafplio is the outstanding Palamidi. This fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,101 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Nafplio Port. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,882 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Mycenae. This archaeological site is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,740 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 342,854 travelers visit this attraction to cross it off their bucket lists.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Athens. Athens is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Athens that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Athens is Karamanlidika. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,838 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Athens, Atitamos is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,348 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Maiandros restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Athens enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,357 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Athens’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Couleur Locale. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is 360 Cocktail bar. This popular bar in Athens has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,580 bar-goers.

You can also go to Upupa Epops - The bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Upupa Epops - The bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 5,915 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Athens.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Parthenon. This incredible attraction is an ancient greek temple that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 72,080 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Acropolis of Athens. This spectacular acropolis and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 120,655 reviews.

Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Odeon of Herodes Atticus has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 14,807 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Greece is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Monastiraki Square 6.

This local attraction is a captivating archaeological site with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 31,957 travelers.

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When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Ama Lachei is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,018 customers.

Efcharis restaurant is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Athens. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Tavern Klimataria (est.1927), and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,650 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Athens, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Athens.

The Clumsies is a fantastic bar many locals in Athens recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Kuko's The Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,785 customers.

Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Athens. Customers have rated the exciting Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,926 reviews.

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Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Athens.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Philopappos Hill. This incredible attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 18,153 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Acropolis Museum. This spectacular archaeological museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 63,138 reviews.

Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Temple of Olympian Zeus has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 25,941 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Greece is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding National Garden of Athens.

This local attraction is a captivating national museum with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 travelers.

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When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Rosalia is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers.

Kuzina is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Athens. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,159 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Athens, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Athens.

Brettos is a fantastic bar many locals in Athens recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Ippopotamos, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,396 customers.

Mayros Gatos is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Athens. Customers have rated the exciting Mayros Gatos an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,357 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Greece!

Buckle up because day 6 of your affordable vacation in Greece will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

Around 52,943 visitors have rated this excellent cultural center and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Stavros Niarchos Park on this leg of your self-drive tour in Greece. This attraction is a well-known park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 36,525 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion. This popular site is a valued ancient greek temple in East Attica and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,224 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Greece. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Greece. Make your cheap holiday experience in Greece more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Chalkida offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Greece. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Chalkida offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Greece.

Asteria Plage is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,861 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Chalkida is Lupo Trattoria, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,221 customers.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Chalkida’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Galatiko Chorio is an excellent example of a great bar in Chalkida offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Ippokampos Beach Bar Alykes Chalkida, another of locals’ go-to bars in Chalkida. Ippokampos Beach Bar Alykes Chalkida is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,763 customers having rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Greece with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Greece!

On day 7 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Lamia and end your day in the city of Larissa, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Lamia is the amazing Chalkida Waterfront. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,463 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,607 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Lamia is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Greece. To have the best affordable travel experience in Greece, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Greece unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Greece.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Larissa. Larissa is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Larissa that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Larissa is Las Ramblas Coffeebar. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,338 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Larissa, Vosporos | Restaurant * Bar is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 990 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Greek restaurant "O Tasos". Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Larissa enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 713 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Larissa’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Gossip Downtown. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,557 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Klímax. This popular bar in Larissa has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,734 bar-goers.

You can also go to KUBRICK Pure Social “ Club ” as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular KUBRICK Pure Social “ Club ” is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,128 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

Day 8 of your self-drive vacation in Greece gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Ioannina for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Greece.

While you’re in Trikala, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa G. I. Katsigras Museum. The fantastic Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa G. I. Katsigras Museum is a popular museum and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,036 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Diachronic museum of Larissa, a well-known archaeological museum in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.8 out of a 5 star-rating from 654 travelers.

The top-rated First Ancient Theatre, Larissa is another local feature you can check out today. This spectacular greek theatre and destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 589 travelers.

Make Trikala City Center Square your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,935 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Trikala is the outstanding Matsopoulos Park. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,871 visitors, this remarkable park and attraction deserves a spot on your Greece travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. This attraction, a stunning place of worship, has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,462 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Meteora. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 35,413 travelers, this monastery is an attraction many avid travelers highly recommend.

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You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Ioannina. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Ioannina, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Ioannina, Palia Agora. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,278 bar goers.

Scala is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Ioannina, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 909 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Greece. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Greece!

Day 9 of your road trip across Greece offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Ioannina and the enchanting Epirus, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Ioannina and end the day in Epirus, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 9 of your affordable vacation in Greece will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Ioannina is the magnificent Ioannina Castle. Around 11,412 visitors have rated this excellent castle and travel destination an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina on this leg of your self-drive tour in Greece. This attraction is a well-known top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 3,163 travelers.

The remarkable Cave of Perama is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Greece. This attraction, an amazing show cave, is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,636 travelers.

Beyond the above-mentioned sites, you also have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This museum and well-loved attraction in Ioannina is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,022 visitors.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Ioannina Castle. This popular site is a valued castle in Epirus and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,412 visitors.

Another must-visit in Epirus is the spectacular Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina. This outstanding top-tier point of interest and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 3,163 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Cave of Perama to make your cheap holiday experience in Epirus truly special. This show cave and place of interest has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,636 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring more, check out the fantastic museum, Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,022 travelers, the magnificent Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli offers visitors an experience to remember.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Greece. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Greece. Make your cheap holiday experience in Greece more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Preveza offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Greece. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Preveza offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Greece.

Symposio is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 617 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Preveza is Deli & Bar Preveza, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 146 customers.

Ano Vlanto (Ano Vlanto) offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Preveza. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 109 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Preveza’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Mango Beach Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Preveza offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,646 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Prevere Cafe bar, another of locals’ go-to bars in Preveza. Prevere Cafe bar is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,346 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Blue Island Bar, Monolithi is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Preveza. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 995 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Greece with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Greece!

Day 10 of your self-drive vacation in Greece gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Patras for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Greece.

While you’re in Tsoukalades, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Kathisma 1. The fantastic Kathisma 1 is a popular beach and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,740 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Faneromeni Monastery, a well-known place of worship in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.8 out of a 5 star-rating from 3,508 travelers.

Make Garden of Heroes your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,998 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Western Greece is the outstanding Rion-Antirion Bridge. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,277 visitors, this remarkable best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction deserves a spot on your Greece travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular St. Nicholas Stairway. This attraction, a stunning must-see tourist destination, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,144 travelers.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Greece. Check out all of the affordable tours you can join this day of your cheap holiday in Greece and ensure the road trip experience of a lifetime.

You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Patras. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Patras, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bodegas, one of the best restaurants in Patras. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,710 customers.

Salumeria is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Salumeria is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Sailing Club Of Patras, another well-loved restaurant in Patras. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Greece.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Patras, Notos. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 bar goers.

Distinto Rio is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Patras, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,864 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by Carousello, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Greece. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Greece!

Day 11 of your road trip across Greece offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Patras and the enchanting Corinthia, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Patras and end the day in Corinthia, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 11 of your affordable vacation in Greece will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Patras is the magnificent King George I Square (Patras). Around 2,988 visitors have rated this excellent best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Holy Church of Saint Andrew on this leg of your self-drive tour in Greece. This attraction is a well-known church that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 4,631 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Temple of Apollo. This popular site is a valued top-tier point of interest in Corinthia and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,644 visitors.

Another must-visit in Corinthia is the spectacular Corinth Canal East Entrance. This outstanding must-see tourist destination and sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from more than 6,356 travelers.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Greece. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Greece. Make your cheap holiday experience in Greece more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Kalamata offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Greece. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Kalamata offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Greece.

Taverna Argo is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,054 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Kalamata is Thiasos, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

Kentrikon offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Kalamata. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,072 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Kalamata’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Cosi Beach Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Kalamata offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,023 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Le jardin, another of locals’ go-to bars in Kalamata. Le jardin is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 875 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Ego Bar is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Kalamata. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 877 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Greece with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Greece!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Greece as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 12 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Kalamata.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Greece.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Kalamata is the remarkable Central Square. This top-tier point of interest and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,725 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Kalamata, consider a top-rated restaurant like Sto Kyma. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

Oinopantopōleion is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 721 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Limeni. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 746 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Greece and your fun memories in Kalamata.

You’ll then say farewell to Kalamata and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Greece!