5-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens traveling north to Volos

Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Athens. You’ll stay in Athens for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Athens has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 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 Couleur Locale as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers.

Athens also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Athens is 360 Cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Athens is Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Volos. You’ll stay in Volos for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Athens’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Athens, start your day with a visit to the amazing Acropolis Museum. This much-appreciated archaeological museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 55,529 visitors. Each year, around 814,565 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Acropolis of Athens. This acropolis and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 108,369 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Parthenon to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Parthenon is an ancient greek temple that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 65,860 visitors.

The lovely National Garden of Athens is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 33,049 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Athens has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Volos. Volos 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 Staphylos. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,498 reviews.

The remarkable Red Nose Bar is another top restaurant in Volos we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Volos, the fantastic Grooove. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Grappa Vino & Aperitivo. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Volos, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Volos is Makrinitsa. This amazing attraction is a village and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,802 visitors.

Centaurs' path is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Volos. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Centaurs' path has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,101 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Greece more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Greece’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Volos.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Mezén. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,137 customers.

Lépi is one of the top restaurants in the city of Volos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,454 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Volos is Veggera. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,138 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Volos, Blossom Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 544 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Volos, we recommend the cocktails at NOTOS CAFE BAR. This bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 110 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Volos!

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 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Athens is the amazing Stavros Niarchos Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,266 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible cultural center, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 47,710 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Athens is the outstanding Water Square. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,141 visitors.

The spectacular Palaio Faliro is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating city and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,293 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Greece. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

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 Maiandros restaurant, 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.

Locals also recommend Ama Lachei as one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. Ama Lachei is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Athens is Efcharis restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

After dinner, visit The Clumsies, 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 5,694 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kuko's The Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers.

Alternatively, Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida 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 2,926 customers.

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

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.

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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927) before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Rosalia for your last chance at a meal in the city of Athens. The Rosalia restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Kuzina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 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!