Highlights of Greece road trip with Athens, Delphi & more
- Round trip
- 10, 11, 12, 14 or 15 nights
- Greece
- total price from £ 1,218.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the best of Greece on a spectacular self-drive through Athens, Delphi, Meteora and beyond, with a beach stay, breakfast and car hire included
From the ancient marvels of Athens to the mesmerising beauty of Meteora, the treasures of mainland Greece will take you on a journey like no other. Step back in time and into a world of mythical beauty, starting your adventure in either Athens or Thessaloniki. In the Greek capital, visit world-renowned museums and iconic monuments like the Parthenon for an unrivalled window into the ancient past. Buzzing Thessaloniki offers a more modern edge along with its blend of history and culture. From there, hit other highlights like magical Delphi - home of the legendary oracle - and UNESCO-listed Meteora, a unique religious site where monasteries cling to towering rock formations. You’ll also stop in the port city of Volos - boasting a tempting foodie scene - and pretty Paralia, a beach town in the mountainous region of Pieria. With car hire included, you can travel under your own steam as you wind across the mainland from wonder to wonder, ticking top spots off your bucket list and discovering hidden gems. Don’t forget to clear some space in the camera roll - this is going to be one to remember!
Included
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10 or 14 nights in Greece
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Breakfast included
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Optional upgrade to half-board basis
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Car hire included
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Return flights from your selected departure airport to Athens or Thessaloniki
Day 1: Athens
Your Greek escape begins in Athens, the country’s bucket-list capital that mixes ancient ruins and mythology with a cosmopolitan vibe and tempting foodie scene. After touching down at the airport and picking up your rental car, the rest of the day will be yours to explore everything this bustling m…
Read moreDay 2: Delphi
After breakfast, hop in the car and head to Delphi, your next incredible stop. To break up the roughly three-hour journey, consider a brief detour to the historic monastery of Hosios Lukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece.
As y…
Read moreDay 3: Kalambaka (Meteora)
This morning you’ll head on towards Kalambaka. This town in the heart of Greece is known to many as the gateway to Meteora, a truly unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its collection of medieval monasteries - some still active today - that perch atop towering rock formations, Meteora is a…
Read moreDay 4-5: Thessaloniki
Check out of your hotel and hop back in the car - you’re heading to Thessaloniki! The second-largest city in Greece, this metropolis lures in travellers with a plethora of museums, historic sights, shopping opportunities and a vibrant mix of different cultures. Visit the symbol of the city, the Whi…
Read moreDay 6-7: Pieria
After a few nights in Thessaloniki, you’ll drive around the Thermaic Gulf into Pieria, where your lovely hotel awaits just outside the coastal town of Paralia. With the silhouette of majestic Mount Olympus rising in the distance and the beach just moments away, this is the perfect place to enjoy a …
Read moreDay 8-9: Volos
Nestled at the foot of mythical Mount Pelion, the vibrant port city of Volos is your next destination. Boasting a more relaxed vibe than Athens, Volos offers a taste of authentic Greek life. Check into your hotel, then take a stroll along the waterfront, lined with tsipouradika serving regional del…
Read moreDay 10: Athens
It’s back to the capital today as you make tracks towards Athens for the end of your journey. But you’re not finished yet! Spend some time ticking off anything you may have missed at the start of your tip - perhaps a visit to the Monastiraki flea market or some of the city’s less-frequented ancient…
Read moreDay 1: Thessaloniki
Touch down in Greece and say hello to Thessaloniki! The second-largest city in Greece, this metropolis lures in travellers with a plethora of museums, historic sights, shopping opportunities and a vibrant mix of different cultures. Pick up your rental car and head to your hotel, then spend the rest…
Read moreDay 2-3: Pieria
After breakfast in Thessaloniki, you’ll drive around the Thermaic Gulf into Pieria, where your lovely hotel awaits just outside the coastal town of Paralia. With the silhouette of majestic Mount Olympus rising in the distance and the beach just moments away, this is the perfect place to enjoy a few…
Read moreDay 4-5: Volos
Nestled at the foot of mythical Mount Pelion, the vibrant port city of Volos is your next destination. Boasting a more relaxed vibe than the capital of Athens, Volos offers a taste of authentic Greek life. Check into your hotel, then take a stroll along the waterfront, lined with tsipouradika servi…
Read moreDay 6-7: Athens
Your Greek escape continues towards Athens, the country’s bucket-list capital that mixes ancient ruins and mythology with a cosmopolitan vibe and tempting foodie scene. Upon arrival, begin with classics like the Ancient Agora, the Parthenon and the other impressive ruins that scatter the Acropolis;…
Read moreDay 8: Delphi
After breakfast, hop in the car and head to Delphi, your next incredible stop. To break up the roughly three-hour journey, consider a brief detour to the historic monastery of Hosios Lukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece.
As y…
Read moreDay 9: Kalambaka (Meteora)
This morning you’ll head on towards Kalambaka. This town in the heart of Greece is known to many as the gateway to Meteora, a truly unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its collection of medieval monasteries - some still active today - that perch atop towering rock formations, Meteora is a…
Read moreDay 10: Thessaloniki
Today you’re heading back to Thessaloniki to tick off anything you missed at the start of your trip. Spend some time exploring the waterfront, shopping for souvenirs or visiting some of the more niche museums. Just outside the city, you’ll find a long stretch of golden sand at Perea Beach, perfect …
Read moreDay 1: Athens
Your Greek escape begins in Athens, the country’s bucket-list capital that mixes ancient ruins and mythology with a cosmopolitan vibe and tempting foodie scene. After touching down at the airport and picking up your rental car, the rest of the day will be yours to explore everything this bustling m…
Read moreDay 2: Delphi
After breakfast, hop in the car and head to Delphi, your next incredible stop. To break up the roughly three-hour journey, consider a brief detour to the historic monastery of Hosios Lukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece.
As y…
Read moreDay 3: Kalambaka (Meteora)
This morning you’ll head on towards Kalambaka. This town in the heart of Greece is known to many as the gateway to Meteora, a truly unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its collection of medieval monasteries - some still active today - that perch atop towering rock formations, Meteora is a…
Read moreDay 4-6: Thessaloniki
Check out of your hotel and hop back in the car - you’re heading to Thessaloniki! The second-largest city in Greece, this metropolis lures in travellers with a plethora of museums, historic sights, shopping opportunities and a vibrant mix of different cultures. Visit the symbol of the city, the Whi…
Read moreDay 7-9: Pieria
After a few nights in Thessaloniki, you’ll drive around the Thermaic Gulf into Pieria, where your lovely hotel awaits just outside the coastal town of Paralia. With the silhouette of majestic Mount Olympus rising in the distance and the beach just moments away, this is the perfect place to enjoy a …
Read moreDay 10-12: Volos
Nestled at the foot of mythical Mount Pelion, the vibrant port city of Volos is your next destination. Boasting a more relaxed vibe than Athens, Volos offers a taste of authentic Greek life. Check into your hotel, then take a stroll along the waterfront, lined with tsipouradika serving regional del…
Read moreDay 13-14: Athens
It’s back to the capital today as you make tracks towards Athens for the end of your journey. But you’re not finished yet! Spend some time ticking off anything you may have missed at the start of your tip - perhaps a visit to the Monastiraki flea market or some of the city’s less-frequented ancient…
Read moreDay 1: Thessaloniki
Touch down in Greece and say hello to Thessaloniki! The second-largest city in Greece, this metropolis lures in travellers with a plethora of museums, historic sights, shopping opportunities and a vibrant mix of different cultures. Pick up your rental car and head to your hotel, then spend the rest…
Read moreDay 2-4: Pieria
After breakfast in Thessaloniki, you’ll drive around the Thermaic Gulf into Pieria, where your lovely hotel awaits just outside the coastal town of Paralia. With the silhouette of majestic Mount Olympus rising in the distance and the beach just moments away, this is the perfect place to enjoy a few…
Read moreDay 5-7: Volos
Nestled at the foot of mythical Mount Pelion, the vibrant port city of Volos is your next destination. Boasting a more relaxed vibe than the capital of Athens, Volos offers a taste of authentic Greek life. Check into your hotel, then take a stroll along the waterfront, lined with tsipouradika servi…
Read moreDay 8-10: Athens
Your Greek escape continues towards Athens, the country’s bucket-list capital that mixes ancient ruins and mythology with a cosmopolitan vibe and tempting foodie scene. Upon arrival, begin with classics like the Ancient Agora, the Parthenon and the other impressive ruins that scatter the Acropolis;…
Read moreDay 11: Delphi
After breakfast, hop in the car and head to Delphi, your next incredible stop. To break up the roughly three-hour journey, consider a brief detour to the historic monastery of Hosios Lukas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine monasteries in Greece.
As y…
Read moreDay 12: Kalambaka (Meteora)
This morning you’ll head on towards Kalambaka. This town in the heart of Greece is known to many as the gateway to Meteora, a truly unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its collection of medieval monasteries - some still active today - that perch atop towering rock formations, Meteora is a…
Read moreDay 13-14: Thessaloniki
Today you’re heading back to Thessaloniki to tick off anything you missed at the start of your trip. Spend some time exploring the waterfront, shopping for souvenirs or visiting some of the more niche museums. Just outside the city, you’ll find a long stretch of golden sand at Perea Beach, perfect …
Read moreOur tips
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Tholos of Athena Pronaia
Don't miss this top Delphi highlight, just a short distance from the Temple of Apollo. At the heart of a sanctuary to the goddess of wisdom, the Tholos is one of Delphi's most photographed sights. This is where visitors would come to make a sacrifice before asking the oracle their question.
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Mount Olympus National Park
Immerse yourself in the spectacular landscape of Greece's first national park, surrounded by gorges, plateaus and the rocky peak of impressive Mount Olympus, said to be the home of the Olympian Gods. This is a brilliant location for beautiful nature walks and challenging hikes.
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Truffle hunting in Meteora
The area around Meteora is one of the top places in Greece for truffle hunting. Book a truffle hunting experience and head into the forests near the city of Kalabaka, where you can learn how to hunt for the elusive delicacy before sampling a local truffle dish and paying a visit to the Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum.
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Ancient Necropolis of Aigai
History buffs must pay a visit to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site at Vergina: the ruins of the city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia. Amidst the impressive ruins of temples, palaces and theatres, some incredible finds were unearthed; these can now be viewed in the Museum of the Royal Tombs.
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Old Panteleimon Village
A glimpse of Greece's yesteryear awaits in this picturesque mountain village, established in the 18th century. Wander quaint, cobbled streets and admire the beautiful views as you duck in and out of traditional tavernas and cafés. This pretty town has even been featured on the big screen for its postcard-perfect charm.
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The mountain villages of Pelion
While staying in Volos, take a day trip out to the villages around mythical Mount Pelion. Take a step back in time as you sample authentic rural dishes, shop for local crafts, take in spectacular views and follow mountain trails to glittering waterfalls. Portaria, Makrynitsa and Milies are among the villages you should add to your itinerary.
Excluded
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
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