9-Day Greece Road Trip from Thessaloniki traveling east to Volos, Athens, Platamonas, and Kavala Prefecture

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

Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki, Kanoula. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,335 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki is rOOTS. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,104 customers.

Locals recommend Opsopoion Maganeiai as one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,640 customers.

Thessaloniki also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Pulp. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Makedonia Palace Hotel. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,530 customers.

Locals also enjoy Kitchen Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,067 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Greece!

Day 2 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 Thessaloniki and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Volos. You will stay in Volos for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Thessaloniki is the amazing Aristotelous Square. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 42,179 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible fortified tower, White Tower of Thessaloniki. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,663 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, White Tower of Thessaloniki welcomes around 290,192 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Thessaloniki is the outstanding The Umbrellas Sculpture by Zogolopoulos. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,531 visitors.

The spectacular Arch of Galerius and Rotunda is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating tetrapylon and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,979 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Agias Sofias Square. This attraction is a popular square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,128 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Thessaloniki 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 Volos, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try KRITSA Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in the city of Volos. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,688 customers.

Locals also recommend Staphylos as one of the best restaurants in the city of Volos. Staphylos is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,498 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Volos is BOKOS OUZERI. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,773 customers.

After dinner, visit Valentin - Curious Bierkneipe, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Volos. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 652 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Lagini rock cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 531 customers.

Alternatively, Red Nose Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Volos. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Volos and embark on a scenic drive to Athens, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Volos 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 Volos. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Philopappos Hill. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,153 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ancient Agora of Athens. This attraction, a beloved archaeological site, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 31,957 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 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 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 Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,357 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Couleur Locale to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Athens, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. 360 Cocktail bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Upupa Epops - The bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,915 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!

On day 4 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 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 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!

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Athens and the city of Thermopyles. You’ll stay in Platamonas for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Athens today is Temple of Olympian Zeus. This excellent attraction is an ancient greek temple that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,941 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Hadrian's Arch, an outstanding must-see tourist destination, in the city of Athens. Around 7,420 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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.

To experience the local culture, see more of Greece, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Greece. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Thermopyles. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,607 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Platamonas.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Platamonas, Psarokókkalo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,256 customers.

Locals recommend Psarotaverna Charis as one of the best restaurants in the city of Platamonas. Psarotaverna Charis is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,661 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Platamonas is Aiolos Fish Tavern. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,211 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Platamonas, Gallaria. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,162 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Stavento. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,925 customers.

Le Moon Luxury Sea Side Beach Bar Restaurant is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Platamonas. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,666 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece with a toast!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Greece, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Kavala Prefecture. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Kavala Prefecture. You’ll stay in Kavala Prefecture for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kavala Prefecture’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kavala Prefecture, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ancient theatre of Philippi. This much-appreciated greek theatre and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,946 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Kavala Fortress. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,412 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kavala Prefecture has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Kavala Prefecture. Kavala Prefecture 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 To Araliki. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,214 reviews.

The remarkable Balaouro is another top restaurant in Kavala Prefecture we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,730 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Apiko Tsipoyradiko is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,476 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Kavala Prefecture, the fantastic Tsalapeteinos (Tsalapeteinos Urban Farm). This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,267 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful FRANCO'S. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 932 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is 1901 Old Town Cafe Wine Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 331 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Kavala Prefecture, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Kavala Prefecture.

Today you'll explore the city of Xanthi. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is The Path of Life. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 943 visitors.

Dimokratias Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Xanthi. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,501 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 Kavala Prefecture.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kavala Prefecture, like Meltemi. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,319 customers.

Mermaids And Guys is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kavala Prefecture. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,130 customers.

Locals enjoy Proto Katsiki, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Kavala Prefecture. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,136 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kavala Prefecture, Lychnari Cafe. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 139 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like 180° sun & lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,435 customers.

Egnatia City Hotel & Spa is another of the best bars in the city of Kavala Prefecture. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,153 customers.

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

Day 8 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 Nea Zichni and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Thessaloniki. You will stay in Thessaloniki for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Nea Zichni is the amazing Alistratis cave. This attraction is a show cave that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,979 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Nea Zichni 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 Thessaloniki, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Giok Balik, one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,336 customers.

Locals also recommend Loupino Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki. Loupino Restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,657 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki is Sebriko. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.

After dinner, visit Dentro sto Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,446 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Wall by Wall. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,128 customers.

Alternatively, SKYLINE - OTE Tower is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Thessaloniki. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,534 customers.

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

Day 9 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Greece.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Thessaloniki at Charoupi before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,912 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Rouga for your last chance at a meal in the city of Thessaloniki. The The Rouga restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,900 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Greek. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers.

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