Cheap 4-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens traveling west to Patras

Your exciting road trip through Greece starts when you reach the incredible city of Athens, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Athens and begin your adventure in Greece.

Athens 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 Athens and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing National Garden of Athens will make your cheap holiday in Greece truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 35,829 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

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 Athens. An excellent example is the popular Karamanlidika. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Greece is Atitamos. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,357 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Couleur Locale is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 7,817 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Athens we recommend is 360 Cocktail bar, 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 7,580 customers.

Upupa Epops - The bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 5,915 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 Athens and end your day in the city of Patras, 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 Athens is the amazing Temple of Olympian Zeus. This travel destination is an ancient greek temple that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Acropolis Museum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,138 travelers, a visit to this well-known archaeological museum and sightseeing spot in Athens is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 814,565 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Athens is the outstanding Parthenon. This ancient greek temple has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 72,080 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Acropolis of Athens. This attraction, an amazing acropolis, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 120,655 travelers. As one of the top sights in Athens, there’s no wonder that the spectacular Acropolis of Athens attracts about 1,807,580 visitors annually.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Ancient Agora of Athens. This archaeological site is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors from all over the globe.

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 Patras. Patras 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 Patras that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Patras is Carousello. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,922 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Patras, Bodegas is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,710 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Salumeria. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Patras enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,481 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Patras’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Notos. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra. This popular bar in Patras has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,539 bar-goers.

You can also go to Distinto Rio as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Distinto Rio is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 2,864 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 3 of your self-drive vacation in Greece gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day. You’ll start your day in the city of Mykines and end your day in the city of Kallithea.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Athens 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 Mykines, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Mycenae. The fantastic Mycenae is a popular archaeological site and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,740 travelers and draws around 342,854 visitors every year.

Once you’ve satisfied your wanderlust in Mykines, you’ll continue to your next road trip destination of the day, the city of Kallithea.

Make Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center your first stop. This popular cultural center among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,943 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Kallithea is the outstanding Stavros Niarchos Park. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 36,525 visitors, this remarkable park and attraction deserves a spot on your Greece travel bucket list.

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 Athens. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Athens, 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 Ama Lachei, one of the best restaurants in Athens. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,018 customers.

Efcharis restaurant is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Efcharis restaurant is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Nolan, another well-loved restaurant in Athens. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,404 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 Athens, The Clumsies. 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 bar goers.

Kuko's The Bar is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Athens, with its average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,785 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by LOT 51, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,215 customers.

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

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Greece as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Athens.

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 Athens is the remarkable Syntagma Square. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,701 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Athens, consider a top-rated restaurant like Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Rosalia 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 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Harvest Coffee & Wine. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Greece and your fun memories in Athens.

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