5-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens traveling west to Patras

Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Athens. You’ll stay in Athens for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

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.

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 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!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Athens has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Athens by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Athens. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Athens, like the extraordinary Technopolis City of Athens. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,380 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Athens is the spectacular Ancient Agora of Athens. This attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 31,957 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Odeon of Herodes Atticus. This odeon has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 14,807 visitors.

Acropolis of Athens is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This acropolis is a popular destination among visitors in Athens. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 120,655 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 1,807,580 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Parthenon. Parthenon is an ancient greek temple and popular attraction in Athens. More than 72,080 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Athens does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Athens on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Greece, be sure to eat at Ama Lachei, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Athens. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Athens is the popular Efcharis restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Athens is Nolan. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,404 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Clumsies is one of the best bars in the city of Athens for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 customers.

Kuko's The Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,785 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Athens is LOT 51. LOT 51 has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,215 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Athens!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Athens and embark on a scenic drive to Patras, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Athens 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 Athens. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Acropolis Museum. This attraction is an archaeological museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 63,138 visitors. Over 814,565 people visit Acropolis Museum annually.

You could also stop at the incredible Philopappos Hill. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,153 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Athens is the stunning National Garden of Athens. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,829 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated national museum in Athens. The popular National Archaeological Museum of Athens is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,435 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city. It’s estimated around 594,219 people visit this attraction each year.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Rion-Antirion Bridge. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,277 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Carousello. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,922 customers.

Locals also recommend Bodegas, another of the best restaurants in Patras. Bodegas is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,710 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Salumeria. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Notos to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Patras, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Kafeteria "Theatraki" | Patra has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,539 customers.

Distinto Rio 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 2,864 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Patras 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 Patras and Kallithea 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 Patras. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mycenae. This attraction is an archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,740 visitors. Over 342,854 people visit Mycenae annually.

Wave goodbye to Mykines and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Kallithea has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This attraction is a cultural center that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 52,943 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Stavros Niarchos Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,525 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Kallithea, 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 Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,650 customers.

Locals also recommend Rosalia, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Rosalia is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Harvest Coffee & Wine. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida 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 2,926 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like ELLYZ Cafe Athens. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. ELLYZ Cafe Athens has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,827 customers.

Laluk Cafe-Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,115 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.

Roman Agora is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Athens. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,799 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 Lithos Tavern before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,537 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Kuzina for your last chance at a meal in the city of Athens. The Kuzina restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,159 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!