12-Day Greece Road Trip from Patras traveling east to Athens

Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Patras. You’ll stay in Patras for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Patras has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible King George I Square (Patras). This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,988 visitors.

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. 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 Patras, Carousello. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Patras is Bodegas. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

Locals recommend Salumeria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

Patras also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Patras is Notos. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Patras is Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,539 customers.

Locals also enjoy Distinto Rio. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,864 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 12-day vacation in Greece!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Patras, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Patras.

Today you'll explore the city of Patras. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Holy Church of Saint Andrew. This incredible attraction is a church and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,631 visitors.

Patras Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Patras. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,624 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Patras is Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,040 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 Patras.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, like Makina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,323 customers.

Sailing Club Of Patras is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Patras. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,282 customers.

Locals enjoy Talks, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Patras. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,079 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Patras, Beer Bar Q. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,281 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Carousello. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,922 customers.

Abbey is another of the best bars in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,435 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Patras, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Patras.

Today you'll explore the city of Kastria. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cave Lakes - Kastria Cave. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,563 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 Patras.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Patras, like Acera. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,040 customers.

Santa Rosa is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Patras. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Locals enjoy Sinialo, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Patras. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Patras, Distinto Mall. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,331 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ntivani. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 884 customers.

Avli By Vouz is another of the best bars in the city of Patras. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 815 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

Day 4 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Athens for 7 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,263 visitors.

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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!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 6 nights left in Athens.

Today you'll explore the city of Athens. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Theatre of Dionysus. This incredible attraction is a greek theatre and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,539 visitors.

Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Athens. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,138 visitors. Acropolis Museum attracts about 814,565 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Athens 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. Each year, approximately 1,807,580 people come to this outstanding attraction to enhance their travel experience in Athens.

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 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 Nolan, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,404 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.

LOT 51 is another of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,215 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 5 nights left in Athens.

Today you'll explore the city of Athens. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is National Archaeological Museum of Athens. As one of the top sights in the area, around 594,219 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors.

Ancient Agora of Athens is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Athens. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Athens is Temple of Hephaestus. This amazing attraction is an ancient greek temple and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,722 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Philopappos Hill. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,153 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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Rosalia 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 3,226 customers.

Locals enjoy Harvest Coffee & Wine, 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 2,906 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,926 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like ELLYZ Cafe Athens. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,827 customers.

Laluk Cafe-Bar is another of the best bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,115 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 4 nights left in Athens.

Today you'll explore the city of Athens. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Benaki Museum. As one of the top sights in the area, around 41,852 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,885 visitors.

Syntagma Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Athens. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,701 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Athens is National Garden of Athens. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,829 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Temple of Olympian Zeus. This ancient greek temple and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 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 Lithos Tavern. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,537 customers.

Kuzina 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 2,585 customers.

Locals enjoy LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Athens. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Brettos. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Harvest Coffee & Wine. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers.

Ippopotamos 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 2,396 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Athens.

Today you'll explore the city of Athens. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Roman Agora. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,799 visitors.

Hadrian's Library is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Athens. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,106 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Athens is Monastiraki Square 6. This amazing attraction is a rescue excavation and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,181 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kerameikos. This neighborhood and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,481 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Technopolis City of Athens. This museum is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 15,380 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 Cookoovaya. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,541 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like THE TRIKYKLO TAVERN - GREEK BEER - COFFEE TRIKYKLO. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,262 customers.

Tiki Bar Athens 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 1,829 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Athens.

Today you'll explore the city of Kallithea. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Water Square. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,874 visitors.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Kallithea. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,943 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Kallithea is Stavros Niarchos Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 36,525 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.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 10 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Athens, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Athens.

Today you'll explore the city of Palaio Faliro. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Flisvos Park. This incredible attraction is an amusement park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,072 visitors.

Palaio Faliro is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Palaio Faliro. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,976 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.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 11 of your epic road trip in Greece, you'll awaken to the bustling hamlet of Gefyra Isthmou. 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. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Gefyra Isthmou’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Gefyra Isthmou, start your day with a visit to the amazing Corinth Canal East Entrance. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,356 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Gefyra Isthmou has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Patras. 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 Aquarela. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 901 reviews.

The remarkable Fork is another top restaurant in Patras we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Patras, the fantastic Prego. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 814 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Vermut. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 639 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Bara. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 747 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Day 12 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Patras 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.

St. Nicholas Stairway is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Patras. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,144 visitors.

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

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