7-Day Greece Road Trip from Kalamata traveling north to Corinth and Athens

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

Kalamata has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Central Square. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,725 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 Kalamata, THE CHAGIATI. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 871 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Notiás. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 535 customers.

Locals recommend Kardamo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,040 customers.

Kalamata also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Blossom Owl / Coffee Shop / Roastery. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,098 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Kalamata is Bistroteca. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Locals also enjoy Luna Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,364 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Greece!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Greece, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Kalamata. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Corinth. You’ll stay in Corinth for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kalamata’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kalamata, start your day with a visit to the amazing Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This much-appreciated railway museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,024 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Kalamata Municipal Railway Park. This railway museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,177 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Victoria Karelias Collection of Traditional Greek Costumes is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 545 visitors.

The lovely Kalamata's Castle is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 1,942 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kalamata has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Corinth. Corinth 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 Soul Kitchen. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,166 reviews.

The remarkable Number One: All Day Food is another top restaurant in Corinth we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,286 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ami Pizza Korinthos is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 938 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Corinth, the fantastic Cafe Delmar Food Bar Korinthos. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Toucan Bistrot. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 497 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Zero one. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 581 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Corinth and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Corinth and Mykines 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 Corinth. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 visitors. Over 594,219 people visit National Archaeological Museum of Athens annually.

You could also stop at the incredible National Garden of Athens. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 35,829 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Corinth is the stunning Technopolis City of Athens. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,380 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Athens 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 Mykines has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mycenae. This attraction is an archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15,740 visitors. Around 342,854 people visit Mycenae every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Mykines, 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 Karamanlidika. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,838 customers.

Locals also recommend Atitamos, another of the best restaurants in Athens. Atitamos is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,348 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Couleur Locale. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,817 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit 360 Cocktail bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Upupa Epops - The bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Upupa Epops - The bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 customers.

The Clumsies 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 5,694 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 4 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 Parthenon. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 72,080 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Athens, which gets around 1,807,580 annual visits, is the spectacular Acropolis of Athens. This attraction is an acropoli and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 120,655 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 Museum is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This archaeological museum is a popular destination among visitors in Athens. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 63,138 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 814,565 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Temple of Olympian Zeus. Temple of Olympian Zeus is an ancient greek temple and popular attraction in Athens. More than 25,941 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 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 Maiandros restaurant, 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 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Athens is the popular Ama Lachei. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,018 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Athens is Efcharis restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Kuko's The Bar 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 3,785 customers.

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

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Athens is ELLYZ Cafe Athens. ELLYZ Cafe Athens has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,827 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Athens has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 Temple of Hephaestus. This attraction is an ancient greek temple and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,722 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 Monastiraki Square 6. This rescue excavation has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,181 visitors.

Roman Agora is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This square is a popular destination among visitors in Athens. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,799 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Philopappos Hill. Philopappos Hill is a park and popular attraction in Athens. More than 18,153 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 Nolan, 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 3,404 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Athens is the popular Tavern Klimataria (est.1927). This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,650 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Athens is Rosalia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Brettos is one of the best bars in the city of Athens for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

Harvest Coffee & Wine is another of the most popular bars in the city of Athens. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Athens is Ippopotamos. Ippopotamos has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Kallithea and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Kalamata. You will stay in Kalamata for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kallithea is the amazing Water Square. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,874 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 52,943 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kallithea is the outstanding Stavros Niarchos Park. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 36,525 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Kallithea by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Kalamata, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Platea, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,263 customers.

Locals also recommend Taverna Argo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata. Taverna Argo is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kalamata is Thiasos. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

After dinner, visit Casa Marina, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,118 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like KYTTARO Rock Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 477 customers.

Alternatively, Rodanthos Rock n Roll Beer Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kalamata. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 270 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kalamata 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.

Radiotaxi Kalamatas is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kalamata. This taxi stand and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 273 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kalamata at PanTony before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,078 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Kentrikon for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kalamata. The Kentrikon restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,072 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Oinopantopōleion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 721 customers.

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