Luxury 7-Day Relaxed Greece Road Trip Vacation from Patras to Athens

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Greece begins when you reach Patras, where you’ll stay for a total of 2 nights.

Patras is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Kamara odoy Ifaistoy. Around 4 visitors have rated this fascinating must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Patras offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is Carousello. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Fork serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Patras has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 801 reviews.

Makina is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,323 customers, Makina is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Patras looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Charama Therino, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 124 reviews.

Notos offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Patras. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Locals like unwinding at Minimal. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 212 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Greece! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Greece!

Day 2 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Patras. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Athens, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful St. Nicholas Stairway is waiting for you. This must-see tourist destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,178 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Patras Castle. This unique castle is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,646 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,069 visitors, this park is one of the top sights to visit in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Holy Church of Saint Andrew. This popular church and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,700 people.

If you’re keen to continue your discovery, make your way to Rion-Antirion Bridge. This attraction is a valued best-rated sightseeing destination in the area that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,338 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Patras has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Greece. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Athens. In Athens, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Greece.

With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Rosalia.

Locals also recommend Harvest Coffee & Wine as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Harvest Coffee & Wine as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Cookoovaya. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,541 customers.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Mayros Gatos. Mayros Gatos is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Kuko's The Bar. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Tiki Bar Athens. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Tiki Bar Athens is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Greece, you'll explore the best attractions in Athens at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Athens, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Parthenon. This incredible ancient greek temple has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 72,885 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Greece by seeing another popular site in Athens, the wonderful Acropolis of Athens. This acropolis is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 72,885 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This odeon has received an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 14,876 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Technopolis City of Athens. This museum is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,517 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This amazing site is a wonderful national museum with more than 28,892 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars. By visiting this attraction, you’ll be one of the 594,219 people who do so each year.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 3 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Greece. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Athens itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Greece extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Athens. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Karamanlidika. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at ELLYZ Cafe Athens, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. ELLYZ Cafe Athens is rated 4.3 stars out of 5 by 3,827 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Ama Lachei. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Athens and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Brettos. This vibrant bar is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Upupa Epops - The bar. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is LOT 51. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. LOT 51 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,215 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Greece, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Greece, you'll explore the best attractions in Athens at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Athens, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Philopappos Hill. This incredible park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,326 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Greece by seeing another popular site in Athens, the wonderful Acropolis Museum. This archaeological museum is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,326 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Temple of Olympian Zeus. This ancient greek temple has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 26,224 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable National Garden of Athens. This park is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from 36,206 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Benaki Museum. This amazing site is a wonderful art museum with more than 5,981 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. By visiting this attraction, you’ll be one of the 41,852 people who do so each year.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 4 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Greece. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Athens itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Greece extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Athens. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Kuzina. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Tavern Klimataria (est.1927), which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Tavern Klimataria (est.1927) is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 3,650 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Efcharis restaurant. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Athens and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular 360 Cocktail bar. This vibrant bar is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Bolivar Beach Bar. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,221 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,926 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Greece, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Greece, you'll explore the best attractions in Athens at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Athens, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Roman Agora. This incredible square has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,938 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Greece by seeing another popular site in Athens, the wonderful Hadrian's Library. This building is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,938 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Monastiraki Square 6. This rescue excavation has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,612 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Ancient Agora of Athens. This archaeological site is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32,433 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Temple of Hephaestus. This amazing site is a wonderful ancient greek temple with more than 8,020 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Greece. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Athens itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Greece extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Athens. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, THE TRIKYKLO TAVERN - GREEK BEER - COFFEE TRIKYKLO. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,262 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Buena Vista Social Bar, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Buena Vista Social Bar is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by 1,552 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended nice n easy. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,597 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Athens and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Ippopotamos. This vibrant bar is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Laluk Cafe-Bar. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,115 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is The Clumsies. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. The Clumsies has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Greece, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 6 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the hamlet of Gefyra Isthmou. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Patras, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Corinth Canal East Entrance is waiting for you. This top-tier point of interest has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,790 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Gefyra Isthmou has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Greece. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Patras. In Patras, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Greece.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Corinth is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra, one of the best restaurants in Corinth. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,539 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra.

Locals also recommend Acera as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Acera as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,040 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Syndetiras. Syndetiras is another of the most popular places to eat in Corinth. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 524 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Beer Bar Q. Beer Bar Q is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,281 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Distinto Mall. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,331 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Odeio cafe. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Odeio cafe is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 184 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Greece!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip in Greece is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Patras.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Patras once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Greece on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

King George I Square (Patras) is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Patras. This top sight is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,021 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 7 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Patras or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at Sinialo. Dining at Sinialo is one of the best food experiences you can have in Patras. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers.

Another top recommendation in Patras is Aquarela. If you go to Aquarela, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 901 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like Bodegas. If you haven’t yet, a trip to Bodegas is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Patras and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 7-day relaxed road trip in Greece is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.