⭐⭐⭐Self Drive fromAthens to Thessaloniki
Scenic Northern Greece Road Trip
Tour code: 732
8 days / 7 nights Tour starts Athens Tour ends Thessaloniki
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Overview
A beautifully balanced journey combining classical landmarks, dramatic natural landscapes, and vibrant northern Greek culture. This self-drive itinerary allows flexibility while showcasing some of mainland Greece’s most impressive highlights.
Itinerary
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Days 1–3
Arrival at Athens International Airport.
Pick up your rental car and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
In the evening, explore the charming Plaka neighborhood with its narrow cobblestone streets, traditional tavernas, and neoclassical houses. As night falls, admire the illuminated Acropolis of Athens, majestically rising above the city.
Next Morning is dedicated to exploring Greece’s historic capital. Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon, then continue to the impressive Acropolis Museum.
Stroll through Monastiraki Square, Syntagma Square, and Ermou Street. Enjoy Athens’ vibrant atmosphere and rooftop dining with views of the Parthenon.
Pick up your rental car and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
In the evening, explore the charming Plaka neighborhood with its narrow cobblestone streets, traditional tavernas, and neoclassical houses. As night falls, admire the illuminated Acropolis of Athens, majestically rising above the city.
Next Morning is dedicated to exploring Greece’s historic capital. Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon, then continue to the impressive Acropolis Museum.
Stroll through Monastiraki Square, Syntagma Square, and Ermou Street. Enjoy Athens’ vibrant atmosphere and rooftop dining with views of the Parthenon.
Days 1–3
What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation in selected hotel category
- (2 nights Athens, 3 nights Meteora area, 2 nights Thessaloniki)
- Daily breakfast (unless otherwise specified by hotel)
- Rental car from Day 1 (Athens Airport) to Day 7 (Thessaloniki Airport)
- Self-drive program with detailed itinerary
- Scenic route suggestions and recommended stops
- Local taxes (except overnight city tax, payable locally)
- 24/7 emergency assistance contact
What's Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
- Optional guided tours or private guides
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses (tips, drinks, shopping, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Hotel climate resilience / overnight tax (payable locally)
- Fuel, parking fees, and traffic fines
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