Cheap 7-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens to Patras and Tolo

Your exciting road trip through Greece starts when you reach the incredible city of Athens, where you'll stay for 4 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 Temple of Olympian Zeus will make your cheap holiday in Greece truly special. This attraction is a fascinating ancient greek temple that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 26,224 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 Couleur Locale. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,817 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

360 Cocktail bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 7,580 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Athens we recommend is Upupa Epops - The bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

The Clumsies is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 5,694 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Athens, proving that cheap holidays in Greece can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,892 travelers. Every year, the wonderful National Archaeological Museum of Athens gets around 594,219 visitors from across the globe.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Acropolis Museum. This popular place of interest is a stunning archaeological museum that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 64,209 visitors. With around 814,565 people visiting this attraction each year, it’s clear that the unforgettable Acropolis Museum is one of the most famous sights in the area.

To make your trip to Athens more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Odeon of Herodes Atticus. With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 14,876 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Odeon of Herodes Atticus is often mentioned in Greece road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Acropolis of Athens is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This acropolis and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 121,830 reviews, with a recently recorded annual visit of 1,807,580 people.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Parthenon. More than 72,885 visitors have rated this ancient greek temple and tourist destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Athens does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Athens on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Greece.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Greece, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Maiandros restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Athens. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,357 reviews.

You can also check out Ama Lachei. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Efcharis restaurant. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,655 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Athens.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Athens for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Kuko's The Bar and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,785 customers.

Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit ELLYZ Cafe Athens. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,827 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Athens.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Athens!

Day 3’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Athens, proving that cheap holidays in Greece can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Temple of Hephaestus. This attraction is an ancient greek temple that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8,020 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Ancient Agora of Athens. This popular place of interest is a stunning archaeological site that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,433 visitors.

To make your trip to Athens more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Monastiraki Square 6. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 16,612 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Monastiraki Square 6 is often mentioned in Greece road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Roman Agora is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This square and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,938 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Philopappos Hill. More than 18,326 visitors have rated this park and tourist destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Athens does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Athens on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Greece.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Greece, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Nolan, one of the best restaurants in Athens. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,404 reviews.

You can also check out Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Rosalia. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Athens.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Athens for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Brettos and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,481 customers.

Harvest Coffee & Wine is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Ippopotamos. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Athens.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Athens!

On day 4 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 Kallithea 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 Kallithea is the amazing Water Square. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,901 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,342 travelers, a visit to this well-known cultural center and sightseeing spot in Kallithea is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Kallithea is the outstanding Stavros Niarchos Park. This park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,893 visitors.

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 Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,539 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Patras, Carousello 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 1,922 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bodegas. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Patras enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,710 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 Beer Bar Q. This popular bar in Patras has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,281 bar-goers.

You can also go to Abbey as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Abbey is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,435 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!

On day 5 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 Patras 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 Patras is the amazing King George I Square (Patras). This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,021 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible St. Nicholas Stairway. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,178 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Patras is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Patras is the outstanding Holy Church of Saint Andrew. This church has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,700 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,069 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Rion-Antirion Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,338 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 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 Maria's Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,260 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tolo, Taverna Akrogiali 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 1,117 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Restaurant To Steki. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tolo enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 862 customers.

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 Red rock. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 723 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Nelly Apartments. This popular bar in Tolo has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 264 bar-goers.

You can also go to Anemos as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Anemos is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 404 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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

On day 6 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 1 night. 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 Palamidi. This travel destination is a fortress that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,277 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Nafplio Port. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,073 travelers, a visit to this well-known top-tier point of interest and sightseeing spot in Nafplio 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 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 Lithos Tavern. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,537 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Athens, Kuzina 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 2,585 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Athens enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,159 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 Mayros Gatos. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tiki Bar Athens. This popular bar in Athens has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,829 bar-goers.

You can also go to nice n easy as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular nice n easy is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,597 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!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Greece as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 7 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 National Garden of Athens. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 36,206 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Athens, consider a top-rated restaurant like Arcadia Restaurant. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 customers.

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!