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Olympia
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Ioannina
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Nafplio, a city famed for its narrow lanes and elegant architecture, provides a comfortable base for exploring the many surrounding ancient sites.Your day by day itinerary now includes Archaeological Museum of Nauplion as well as Archaeological Site Mycenae. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Nauplion and then explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site Mycenae.
To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Nafplio journey tool.
Athens to Nafplio is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Athens in July, plan for little chillier nights in Nafplio, with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Kalamata.
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Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula, after Patras, in southern Greece and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at Military Museum and then take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Messenia.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Kalamata tour planning tool.
You can drive from Nafplio to Kalamata in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Nafplio in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kalamata, with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Olympia.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Kalamata tour planning tool.
You can drive from Nafplio to Kalamata in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Nafplio in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kalamata, with lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Olympia.
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Inhabited since prehistoric times, Olympia remains best known as the site of the original Olympic Games, held there for the first time in 776 BCE.Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Olympia, explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site of Olympia, then appreciate the history behind Hermes by Praxiteles, and finally see the interesting displays at Archimedes Museum.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Olympia online travel route planner.
You can drive from Kalamata to Olympia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, daily temperatures in Olympia can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Patras.
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Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215km west of Athens. On the 13th (Wed), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms and then take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Patras.
For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Patras trip planning site.
Drive from Olympia to Patras in 2 hours. July in Patras sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C at night. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Lefkada.
For maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Patras trip planning site.
Drive from Olympia to Patras in 2 hours. July in Patras sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C at night. On the 13th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Lefkada.
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Connected to mainland Greece by a long causeway and floating bridge, Lefkada represents more than just an island paradise of modern seaside resorts and pristine Ionian beaches.Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): do a tasting at Lefkas Earth Winery and then kick back and relax at Kavalikefta Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Egremni Beach.
For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Lefkada trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Patras to Lefkada. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Ioannina.
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Ioannina, often called Yannena within Greece, is the capital and largest city of Epirus, an administrative region in north-western Greece. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Ioannina Castle, explore the ancient world of Dodoni Sanctuary and Theatre, then explore the activities along Lake Pamvotis, and finally see the interesting displays at Vrellis Greek History Museum.
For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Ioannina trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Lefkada to Ioannina in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In July in Ioannina, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Trikala.
For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Ioannina trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Lefkada to Ioannina in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In July in Ioannina, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Trikala.
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Trikala is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, and the capital of the Trikala regional unit. On the 17th (Sun), admire the landmark architecture of Koursoum Mosque, take in the views from Stone Bridge Gate, then make a trip to Matsopoulou Mill, and finally make a trip to Trikala Fort.
To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Trikala holiday builder.
Traveling by car from Ioannina to Trikala takes 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Trikala are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Karditsa.
To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Trikala holiday builder.
Traveling by car from Ioannina to Trikala takes 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Trikala are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Karditsa.
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Karditsa is a city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece. On the 18th (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Fanari Castle, walk around Pafsilipo Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Plastira.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Karditsa route planner.
You can drive from Trikala to Karditsa in an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Karditsa can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Larissa.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Karditsa route planner.
You can drive from Trikala to Karditsa in an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Karditsa can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Larissa.
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): make a trip to Larissa Ancient Ruins, browse the exhibits of Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa, and then steep yourself in history at Pinakates.
To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Larissa road trip planner.
You can drive from Karditsa to Larissa in an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Larissa can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to Volos.
To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Larissa road trip planner.
You can drive from Karditsa to Larissa in an hour. In July, daily temperatures in Larissa can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to Volos.
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Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330km north of Athens and 220km south of Thessaloniki. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): learn more about the world around you at Entomological Museum of Volos, then stop by Roz Piperi, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Horefto Beach.
To find other places to visit and more tourist information, read our Volos travel planner.
You can drive from Larissa to Volos in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Volos are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
To find other places to visit and more tourist information, read our Volos travel planner.
You can drive from Larissa to Volos in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Volos are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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