Cheap 9-Day Greece Road Trip from Athens to Patras and Tolo

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 Syntagma Square will make your cheap holiday in Greece truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,701 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 5 nights left in Athens.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Monastiraki Square 6. This incredible attraction is a rescue excavation that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 16,181 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Roman Agora. This spectacular square and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 12,799 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.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Greece more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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!

Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 4 nights left in Athens.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Philopappos Monument. This incredible attraction is a mausoleum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 3,269 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Philopappos Hill. This spectacular park and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 18,153 reviews.

This well-known archaeological museum and marvelous attraction hosts 814,565 visitors in one year. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Acropolis Museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 63,138 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Greece is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Temple of Olympian Zeus.

This local attraction is a captivating national museum with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,435 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Greece more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Rosalia is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,226 customers.

Kuzina 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,585 customers.

Locals enjoy dining at LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant, and you might want to check it out too. This restaurant has an exciting menu and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,159 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.

Brettos 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,481 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Ippopotamos, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,396 customers.

Mayros Gatos is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Athens. Customers have rated the exciting Mayros Gatos an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,357 reviews.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your 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 Ancient Agora of Athens. This incredible attraction is an archaeological site that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 31,957 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Temple of Hephaestus. This spectacular ancient greek temple and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 7,722 reviews.

Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Kerameikos has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 5,481 reviews.

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

This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 8,167 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Greece more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Arcadia Restaurant 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 1,812 customers.

Barley Cargo 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

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.

Tiki Bar Athens 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 1,829 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at Zampano, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,675 customers.

Buena Vista Social Bar is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Athens. Customers have rated the exciting Buena Vista Social Bar an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,552 reviews.

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

Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 2 nights left in Athens.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated Palaio Faliro. This incredible attraction is a city that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 7,976 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating Museum Ship Averof. This spectacular museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,727 reviews.

Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Water Square has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 4,874 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Greece is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.

This local attraction is a captivating park with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 36,525 travelers.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Greece more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

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

Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices.

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.

Barley Cargo 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,676 customers.

You can also enjoy a few drinks and some snacks at SYN AThINA, another popular bar in the city. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,574 customers.

Drachmi is a local favorite and a great place to hang out and socialize with other travelers in Athens. Customers have rated the exciting Drachmi an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,611 reviews.

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

On day 6 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 top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 604 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular The Museum Escape Games. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 159 travelers.

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 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 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 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 Holy Church of Saint Andrew. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,631 travelers, a visit to this well-known church and sightseeing spot in Patras is likely to make your vacation in Greece even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Patras is the outstanding Patras' South Park - Notio Parko Patras. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,040 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Greece, drop by the popular Patras Castle. This attraction, an amazing castle, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,624 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Rion-Antirion Bridge. This top-tier point of interest 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 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 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 top-tier point of interest 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 best-rated sightseeing 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.

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.

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 9 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 National Garden of Athens. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 35,829 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!