3 Epic Road-trip Ideas in Greece
Greece is a fantastic destination for a road trip with plenty of places to explore by car or van. Here, you’ll find 3 epic road-trip ideas in Greece.
Greece is an absolutely dreamy and captivating country, as it offers plenty of breathtaking sights and unforgettable experiences. From its typical Mediterranean landscapes to enchanting lush green forests, and picturesque islands with crystal-clear azure waters that rival the sky above, it truly has something for everyone to indulge in.
The roads in Greece are great for road trips. Autobahns are not that expensive and easy to navigate through. Toll roads are mostly found on the Greek mainland, but driving on islands is free. These road trip itineraries are perfect for traveling with your own car or van, allowing you to see and experience the best of what Greece has to offer.
3 Epic Road-trip Ideas in Greece
Ancient Greece: A Mainland Road Trip
This trip takes about 5 to 6 days to complete! Taking You through the most significant archaeological sites in Greece’s history… The itinerary starts and ends in Athens!
If you have more than 6 days, for example 10 to 12, you can make your way from Delphi, which is 313 km away, up to Mount Olympus. Then travel 170 km to Meteora and continue another 104 km to Ioannina. From there, head down 217 km to Patras and continue the itinerary to Olympia.
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Sample 6-day Ancient Greece itinerary
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Discovering Crete’s Best Beaches, Palm Forests, and Nature Gems: An Epic Itinerary
This trip takes about 8 days to complete! Taking You through the most beautiful beaches and nature gems of Crete… The itinerary starts and ends in Heraklion!
If you have more than 8 days, for example 10 to 12, or if you have a van, you can make your way around Crete. After the last day in Chania and Lake Kournas, from Rethimno make your way to Preveli beach. Then continue to Agioi Deka, followed by Ierapetra. Next, visit Vai and from there you can make your way along the North coast back to Heraklion.
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Sample 8-day Crete itinerary
How To Use The Map:
Click the tab in the top left-hand corner of the map to view the layers (pins on maps with places such as swimming spots and beaches, parking, restaurants, towns, ticket offices, etc.)
You can click the check marks to hide or show layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each pinned point.
If you click the star next to the title of the map, this map will be added to your Google Maps account. To view it on your phone or computer, open Google Maps, click the menu button, go to “Your Places,” click Maps, and you will see this map on your list.
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Ultimate Greek Island Getaway-Skopelos Travel Itinerary
This trip takes about 8 days to complete! It will take you through the most beautiful beaches and nature gems of the greenest island in Greece – Skopelos. And of course, it includes Mamma Mia filming locations. The itinerary starts and ends in Loutraki! This itinerary is based on staying in Panorm0s and driving on a day trips around the island.
The roads in Skopelos are small but very well-maintained, so be cautious while exploring.
If you have more than 8 days or if you have a van, you can travel around the island, changing locations every couple of days. You can start by staying somewhere near Kastani Beach, then make your way to Panormos. After Panormos, go to Agnontas and then Stafylos. Spend a few days in Skopelos before continuing to Kalogiros and the Chapel of St. John (Ioannis). From there, make your way to Perivoliou Beach and finish off your trip in Glossa.
Itinerary Overview
Sample 8-day Skopelos Itinerary
How To Use The Map:
Click the tab in the top left-hand corner of the map to view the layers (pins on maps with places such as swimming spots and beaches, parking, restaurants, towns, ticket offices, etc.)
You can click the check marks to hide or show layers. If you click the icons on the map, you can get more information about each pinned point.
If you click the star next to the title of the map, this map will be added to your Google Maps account. To view it on your phone or computer, open Google Maps, click the menu button, go to “Your Places,” click Maps, and you will see this map on your list.
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