Cheap 10-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens to Chalkida, Trikala, Ioannina, and Patras

You'll pick up your rental car in Athens and begin your adventure in Greece.

Athens is a popular cheap holiday destination in Greece with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Athens and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Temple of Olympian Zeus will make your cheap holiday in Greece truly special. This attraction is a fascinating ancient greek temple that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25,941 visitors.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Athens. An excellent example is the popular Karamanlidika. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,838 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Greece is Atitamos.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Maiandros restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,357 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Couleur Locale is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 7,817 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Athens we recommend is 360 Cocktail bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,580 customers.

Upupa Epops - The bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 5,915 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 3 nights left in Athens.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated National Archaeological Museum of Athens. As one of the best sights in the area, it’s not surprising that over 594,219 people visit this attraction every year. This incredible attraction is a national museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 28,435 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Acropolis Museum. This spectacular archaeological museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 63,138 reviews.

Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Odeon of Herodes Atticus has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 14,807 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Greece is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Acropolis of Athens.

This local attraction is a captivating ancient greek temple with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 72,080 travelers.

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When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Ama Lachei is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,018 customers.

Efcharis restaurant is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Athens. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,655 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at Tavern Klimataria (est.1927), and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,650 reviews.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Athens, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Athens.

The Clumsies is a fantastic bar many locals in Athens recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,694 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Kuko's The Bar, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,785 customers.

Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Athens. Customers have rated the exciting Juan Rodriguez Bar •Compañia de Bebida an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,926 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Greece!

You still have 2 nights left in the area, giving you plenty of chances to check out top-rated restaurants and try out unique activities that will enhance your road trip experience in Greece.

Today’s adventure starts in South Athens. South Athens is a popular cheap holiday destination in Greece and the home of the wonderful Stavros Niarchos Park. This amazing attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,525 visitors.

Another of the best places to visit in South Athens is the fascinating Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. As one of the most popular sights in the area, this cultural center and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 52,943 reviews.

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When you’re done exploring, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Athens.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Rosalia. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 customers.

Kuzina is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Athens. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

Another popular restaurant in Athens you might want to check out is LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant. LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,159 reviews.

After your meal, finish off this busy day with a refreshing drink at one of the best bars in the city of Athens, Brettos. This bar offers a variety of liquors at different price points and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,481 customers.

Ippopotamos is another popular bar in the area perfect for cheap holiday goers in Athens. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,396 customers and is a great place to relax and enjoy a few drinks.

Locals also recommend Mayros Gatos. This bar offers customers a terrific bar experience at low prices, making it one of the best spots in Athens. Mayros Gatos has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,357 customers.

Cheers for an adventure-filled road trip vacation in Greece! Celebrate this incredible opportunity for an affordable travel experience in the city of Athens!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,839 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Varkiza harbours.

This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 215 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion. This attraction, an amazing ancient greek temple, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,224 travelers.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Chalkida. Chalkida is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Chalkida that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Chalkida is Asteria Plage. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,861 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Chalkida, Lupo Trattoria is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,221 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Chalkida enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Chalkida’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Galatiko Chorio. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,186 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Ippokampos Beach Bar Alykes Chalkida. This popular bar in Chalkida has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,763 bar-goers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

Day 5 of your self-drive vacation in Greece gives you the opportunity to explore two popular cheap holiday destinations in one day.

Today's agenda features plenty of popular stops and allows you to stay in Trikala for 1 night. How much time you want to spend in each area or attraction is up to you. This way, you’ll have all the time you want to take in the unique atmosphere of each location and make the most of your affordable vacation in Greece.

While you’re in Lamia, it’s a good idea to visit the amazing Chalkida Waterfront. The fantastic Chalkida Waterfront is a popular must-see tourist destination and a sightseeing hotspot. This attraction boasts an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,463 travelers.

Travelers usually have a splendid time at the incredible Memorial of Leonidas and 300 Spartans, a well-known best-rated sightseeing destination in the area. Currently, this spectacular destination enjoys a 4.4 out of a 5 star-rating from 4,607 travelers.

Make Matsopoulos Park your first stop. This popular park among locals and travelers alike has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,871 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in Trikala is the outstanding Central Bridge. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,951 visitors, this remarkable best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction deserves a spot on your Greece travel bucket list.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Trikala City Center Square. This attraction, a stunning park, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,935 travelers.

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You’ll also have your choice of the best budget accommodations in the city of Trikala. So when it's time for a break from your adventures in Trikala, relax and restore your energy at any of the following affordable places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try To Chani, one of the best restaurants in Trikala. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,894 customers.

Palia Istoria is yet another of the top places to eat in the city. Palia Istoria is known for serving a variety of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,654 diners.

Locals and travelers enjoy dining at Ladophánaro, another well-loved restaurant in Trikala. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,212 guests, this restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Greece.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in Trikala, Krypti Mpar. This famous bar offers snacks and drinks at different price points and is a popular hangout spot among locals. In addition, this bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 620 bar goers.

Ivy is a great place for anyone who is into classic bar drinks. This bar is considered one of the best drinking spots in Trikala, with its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 766 customers.

Alternatively, you can drop by The Love Shake, where you can have drinks, let loose, and socialize. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 655 customers.

Cherish every minute of your road trip vacation across Greece. Celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday in Greece!

Day 6 of your road trip across Greece offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Kalambaka and the enchanting Ioannina, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Kalambaka and end the day in Ioannina, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 6 of your affordable vacation in Greece will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Kalambaka is the magnificent The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour. Around 8,462 visitors have rated this excellent place of worship and travel destination an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Monastery of Varlaam on this leg of your self-drive tour in Greece. This attraction is a well-known church that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 6,833 travelers.

The remarkable Meteora is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Greece. This attraction, an amazing monastery, is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 35,413 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Metsovo square. This popular site is a valued top-tier point of interest in Ioannina and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,433 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Greece. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Greece. Make your cheap holiday experience in Greece more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Ioannina offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Greece. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Ioannina offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Greece.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Ioannina’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Palia Agora is an excellent example of a great bar in Ioannina offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,278 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Scala, another of locals’ go-to bars in Ioannina. Scala is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 909 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Greece with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Greece!

On day 7 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Ioannina and end your day in the city of Patras, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Ioannina is the amazing The Clock Tower of Ioannina. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,943 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ioannina Castle. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,412 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Ioannina is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Ioannina is the outstanding Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina. This must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,163 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Cave of Perama. This attraction, an amazing show cave, has been rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,636 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This museum is a popular attraction rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,022 visitors from all over the globe.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Patras. Patras is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Patras that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Patras is Bodegas. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,710 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Patras, Salumeria is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,481 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Sailing Club Of Patras. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Patras enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,282 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Patras’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Notos. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 708 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Distinto Rio. This popular bar in Patras has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,864 bar-goers.

You can also go to Carousello as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Carousello is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,922 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

On day 8 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Patras and end your day in the city of Tolo, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Patras is the amazing King George I Square (Patras). This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,988 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible St. Nicholas Stairway. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,144 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Patras is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Patras is the outstanding Holy Church of Saint Andrew. This church has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,631 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,040 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Rion-Antirion Bridge. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,277 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Greece. To have the best affordable travel experience in Greece, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Greece unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Greece.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tolo. Tolo is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Tolo that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Tolo is Taverna Akrogiali. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,117 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Tolo, Ambrosía is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 192 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Tolo enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Tolo’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Nelly Apartments. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 264 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

On day 9 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Greece, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Nafplio and end your day in the city of Athens, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Nafplio is the amazing Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Ancient Theatre at the Asclepieion of Epidaurus. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 18,091 travelers, a visit to this well-known best-rated sightseeing destination and sightseeing spot in Nafplio is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Nafplio is the outstanding Palamidi. This fortress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,101 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Nafplio Port. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,882 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Mycenae. This archaeological site is a popular attraction rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,740 visitors from all over the globe. Each year, around 342,854 travelers visit this attraction to cross it off their bucket lists.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Greece. To have the best affordable travel experience in Greece, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Greece unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Greece.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Athens. Athens is another cheap travel destination in Greece where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Greece can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Athens that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Athens is Arcadia Restaurant. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,812 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Athens, Barley Cargo is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,676 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Athens enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Athens’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Greece. For example, you can visit Tiki Bar Athens. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,829 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Zampano. This popular bar in Athens has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,675 bar-goers.

You can also go to Buena Vista Social Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Buena Vista Social Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,552 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Greece!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Greece as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 10 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Athens.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Greece.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Athens is the remarkable Philopappos Hill. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 18,153 visitors.

You’ll then say farewell to Athens and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Greece!