5-Day Greece road trip from Athens to Chalkida and surrounding area

Athens has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Temple of Olympian Zeus. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

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 Athens, Karamanlidika. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is Atitamos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers.

Locals recommend Maiandros restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Athens also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Athens is Couleur Locale. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is 360 Cocktail bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Locals also enjoy Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Greece!

You still have 2 nights left in 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.

Acropolis Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. 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 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.

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.

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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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927), 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 3,650 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.

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

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

Day 3 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Chalkida for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

This attraction is a rescue excavation that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,181 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Roman Agora. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,799 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

This popular archaeological site and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors.

The spectacular Temple of Hephaestus is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating ancient greek temple and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,722 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Philopappos Hill. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,153 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Chalkida, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Asteria Plage, one of the best restaurants in the city of Chalkida. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,861 customers.

Locals also recommend Lupo Trattoria as one of the best restaurants in the city of Chalkida. Lupo Trattoria is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,221 customers.

After dinner, visit Galatiko Chorio, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Chalkida. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ippokampos Beach Bar Alykes Chalkida. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,763 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Chalkida and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Chalkida and East Attica before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Chalkida. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Chalkida Waterfront. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,463 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Karababa Castle. This attraction, a beloved must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,415 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Chalkida is the stunning Chalcis. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 895 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion. This attraction is an ancient greek temple that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 14,224 visitors. Around 222,800 people visit Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in East Attica, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Athens. When you arrive in Athens you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Rosalia. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers.

Locals also recommend Kuzina, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Kuzina is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Brettos to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ippopotamos. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Ippopotamos has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

Mayros Gatos is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Greece, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 5 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Athens 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.

National Garden of Athens is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Athens. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,829 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Athens at Arcadia Restaurant before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,812 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Barley Cargo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Athens. The Barley Cargo restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

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