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Everything you need to have the best Greece vacation ever with the best places to go, things to do, food to eat, and places to stay in Greece!
If you are planning to visit Greece, get ready to experience one of the best countries in the world. With this Greece trip itinerary and travel guide, you will see some of the top sites in Greece including the Acropolis and Parthenon, and other popular attractions.
The view from Palamidi Castle in Nafplion
7 Day Greece Itinerary – Greece road trip through the Peloponnese and 2 days in Athens
Whether you have 7 days in Greece, 10 days in Greece, or 2 weeks in Greece, I can help you plan the best Greece vacation. If you are wondering how to plan a trip to Greece, just use my detailed Greece travel itinerary below (a Greece mainland itinerary).
This 7 day Greece itinerary is one of my favorite travel experiences and will take you to some of the best places to visit in mainland Greece. You will see the top tourist attractions and go to special local places to get some culture.
Where to go in Greece…
For this fun-filled Greece vacation, you will start in Athens, one of the best cities in Europe for having the top historical and archeological sites. This 2 day Athens itinerary will guide you to the best places to visit in Athens, Greece.
If you only have 1 day in Athens, follow the first day of the itinerary.
After Athens, the plan includes renting a car and taking a Greece road trip to the mystical Oracles of Delphi.
You will then continue on to begin the Peloponnese itinerary- the home of the original Olympics in Olympia, Greece.
Then, to continue on this Greece travel itinerary, you will take the beautiful drive through the Peloponnese, to the Aegean beach town of Nafplio (also called Nafplion.)
Several historical and fun day trips are easy from here, with plenty of time to relax and visit the beach when you return.
If you have another few days you can do a 10 day Greece itinerary and visit a Greek island. If you have an additional week, you can go Greek island hopping with a 2 week Greece itinerary. Fly from Athens to Santorini, Naxos, Crete, or another Greek island.
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10 day Greece itinerary- Athens, Olympia, Nafplion, Greek Island
2 Weeks in Greece Itinerary
Greece 2 week itinerary- Athens, Olympia, Nafplion, Greek Island (choose 1 or 2)
TOP GREECE TRAVEL TIP
Traveling with kids or teens on this Greece family vacation itinerary?
Reading Greek mythology books, as well as books on Greek historical figures and history, makes seeing the sights and statues of Greek gods so much more fun and interesting!
The view of the Acropolis from our hotel rooftop early in the morning
STAY
Where to stay in Athens
For the best place to stay in Athens, see the top-rated hotels in Athens below. I highly recommend staying in a hotel in the Plaka with a view of the Acropolis.
Book a top-rated hotel in Athens
Hotel Phaedra– We stayed at this rustic and simple, this small hotel sits on an excellent central location and a perfect view of the Acropolis from the rooftop terrace. Click here for the latest prices
Get up early and enjoy some Greek coffee in the quiet with a view.
DO
Top Things to Do in Athens Greece- What to do in Athens
Find out what to see in Athens…
Athens Itinerary 2 Days
DAY 1: Including the must see in Athens (great if you only have 1 day in Athens) and a day tour option
Self Guided Athens Walking Tour
Start with one of the top places to visit in Athens. Hike up the Acropolis and tour the Parthenon, on your way down see Mars Hill (where the Apostle Paul preached to the Athenians).
Stop for a typical Greek lunch (see below).
Visit the Acropolis Museum via a stroll through the Anafiotika area.
DAY 2: More must see in Athens tourist attractions
Walk by the Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, through the Plaka, and continue by the Acropolis to Monastiraki Square (you may want to visit the daily flea market here.)
Continue on to Syntagma Square. If it’s Sunday, don’t miss the Changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 11:00.
Have lunch then take a taxi to the National Archeological Museum for a stroll through one of the best museums in the world.
*Look at the map of locations in Athens, and make sure to check how early they open. I recommend finding one that opens by 8:00, so you can get an early start. When picking up your car, ask about their hours and what the protocol is for after-hours drop off (if you can’t make it while they are open.)
The ancient Delphi Amphitheater within the Temple of the Pythian, a great stop on your way to Olympia.
Visit Delphi
Start your drive heading NORTH then WEST towards Delphi, one of the top historical sites in Greece (and well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive.)
After you have visited the site, enjoy lunch in town at Dionisis Souvlaki Gyros Pita. Order the famous Greek gyros and fries (it’s delicious!)
Continue on the drive south to the Peloponnese, past the Roman aqueduct, and down to Olympia.
STAY
Where to stay in Olympia
Stay near Olympia in a bed & breakfast or small inn.
Book a top-rated place to stay in Olympia
Bacchus– We loved this quaint stone guesthouse set in the small village, overlooking the hills. There is an outside terrace with a view, a small pool, a tavern (eat dinner there), and an incredible breakfast served poolside. Click here for the latest prices
Get an early start and tour the Unesco World Heritage site where the Olympics began. Olympia was an ancient Greek sanctuary site dedicated to the worship of Zeus, in whose honor the Pan-Hellenic Olympic Games were held every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. Make sure to take a photo and video of your family running on the original track (see photo above). This was featured in our Top Family Experiences.
Next, visit the Archeological Museum of Olympia.
EAT
Eat Greek! Enjoy Greek eats at a local taverna or at your guesthouse.
Take the 3 hour leisurely drive through the Peloponnese to Nafplio. Stop halfway for lunch or coffee and baklava- there are some beautiful tiny towns in this area.
STAY
Where to stay in Nafplio
There are many highly rated bed & breakfast, pension, apartments, and small boutique hotels in Nafplio. An outdoor terrace with a sea view and breakfast included are highly recommended (big bonus if breakfast is served on the terrace)!
Looking for the best place to stay in Nafplio? Find the best prices at top-rated hotels here
Marianna– This centrally located pension is top rated- great hosts, beautiful property, a rooftop terrace with outstanding views of the town and sea…Click here for the latest prices
Go to the beach and swim in the warm Aegean waters.
Walk around, check out the Palamidi castle (walk up countless stairs or drive in from the other side,)
Visit the Archeological Museum.
The arch entrance to the ancient Kingdom of Mycenae
Day trips from Nafplio
Take a tour of the fascinating Mycenae, dating between the 14th and 14th century BCE! Then visit the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae.
Take the small ferry boat to the authentic Greek island of Hydra, one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. Walk around town, eat some seafood in a Greek restaurant, and lounge at a beach.
On your way back to Nafplion, go by the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros Amphitheater, the best-preserved ancient theater in Greece.
On your way back to Athens, visit Ancient Corinth and see the Temple of Apollo. Walk around the site where the Corinthians once lived.
Greece Travel Tip: If you are traveling during the summer, get an early start- it gets HOT!
EAT
There are so many great choices for eating in Nafplio- from gyros and Greek taverns to great outdoor cafes and bakeries. Enjoy all of the Greek eats- the typical Greek specialties!
Read reviews for the best places to eat local Greek food in Nafplio here
Fly out of the Athens International Airport or take a ferry from one of the ports. If you are flying home or to your next destination, the airport would be the best place to drop your car.
If you are taking a ferry to a Greek island, then try to drop your car off nearby. If you are staying in Athens, then drop your car off at the same location that you picked it up.
*See the 10 days in Greece itinerary and 2 weeks in Greece itinerary below. For a Grece and Italy itinerary click on
For 10 days in Greece, use the 7 day Greece itinerary above and choose an island to escape to at the end of your Greek road trip. Hydra is an easy ferry ride away (rather than taking the day trip from Nafplion.) Or, take a ferry or flight to one of the famous Greek Islands. Santorini, Mykonos, or Crete are all top Greek island destinations.
For a Greece 2 week itinerary, use the 7 day Greece itinerary above, then take a ferry or flight to Santorini,Crete, or Mykonos and enjoy a one week Greek island vacation, or fly to one, then take the ferry to another.
