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13 Day Self-Drive Tour to Parga, Syvota, Lefkada...
We have created a unique 13 day self-drive holiday tour itinerary which combines visits to sites with rich history included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Delphi, Meteora & Olympia and visits to places with unforgettable scenic beauty such as Syvota and Parga, with their turquoise-colored waters, and the islands of Lefkada, Kefalonia and Zakynthos with strings of sandy, long beaches and picturesque, mountainous villages.
Jump in your rented car and explore Central & Western Greece in a unique self-drive road trip. Our professional staff will assist you creating a perfect itinerary with safe road trip routes and lots of tips that will create an unforgettable itinerary. Hire a car and get ready for a “talk-of-the-town”, self-drive vacation package that will make you come back to Greece, again and again. Book the self-drive tour of your dreams!
Location
Day 1: Arrival Day
- Meet & greet at Athens Airport, followed by a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2: Athens – Delphi - Meteora
- Our staff will meet you at your hotel or Athens International Airport to finalize all paperwork for your car rental. Once everything is set, your self-drive holiday in Greece begins! Drive to Delphi, where you can visit the archaeological site and museum. Then, continue to Kalambaka, a traditional town nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Meteora rock formations. Overnight in Meteora.
Day 3: Meteora – Ioannina – Syvota - Parga
- After breakfast, continue your journey to Ioannina, a city known for its Ottoman-era castle and stunning lake. A boat ride to the islet of Ali-Pasha is a must! Later, visit Parga and Syvota, two destinations famous for their crystal-clear waters and charming atmosphere. Overnight in the area.
Day 4: Parga - Lefkada
- Drive to Lefkada, a lush green island connected to the mainland by a floating bridge—no ferry required! After settling into your hotel, enjoy free time exploring Lefkada Town, with its charming streets and spectacular sunset views from the port’s wooden bridge. Overnight in Lefkada.
Day 5: Lefkada
- Spend the day discovering Lefkada’s hidden gems. Swim at famous beaches like Porto Katsiki, Kathisma, or Egremni—some of the most stunning in the Mediterranean! Visit the picturesque village of Nydri, or explore traditional mountain villages like Karya and Eglouvi. Overnight in Lefkada.
Day 6: Lefkada - Kefalonia
- Drive to Vassiliki Port to board a ferry to Kefalonia. Upon arrival at Poros Port, you’ll have two days to explore the island’s beauty. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying your hotel’s amenities or wandering around Argostoli, the island’s capital. Overnight in Kefalonia.
Day 7: Kefalonia
- Take a scenic road trip around the island, including a visit to Melissani Lake, a breathtaking underground cave lake. Explore Drogarati Cave, over 150 million years old. Stop for photos at Myrtos Beach, one of the most stunning in Greece. Later, visit Fiskardo, a charming Venetian-era village. Overnight in Kefalonia.
Day 8: Kefalonia - Zakynthos
- Drive to Pessada Port and catch a ferry to Zakynthos (Zante). The ferry ride lasts about 1.5 hours, docking at Agios Nikolaos Port. After checking into your hotel, explore the island’s capital city at your own pace. Overnight in Zakynthos.
Day 9: Zakynthos
- Enjoy a full day exploring Zakynthos’ natural wonders. Visit Alykes to see the salt marshes, or head to Volimes, one of the island’s oldest villages. Don’t miss the world-famous Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach—a breathtaking sight! A visit to Laganas Bay, also known as "Turtle Island" for its Loggerhead sea turtles, is another must. Overnight in Zakynthos.
Day 10: Zakynthos - Kyllini - Olympia
- Take the ferry from Zakynthos to Kyllini, then drive about an hour to Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring charming mountain villages or relaxing at a nearby beach. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 11: Olympia - Athens
- In the morning, visit the archaeological site of Olympia, home to the ancient Olympic stadium and temple ruins. Then, drive through central Peloponnese towards Athens. Stop at Nafplio, Greece’s first capital, and make a photo stop at the iconic Corinth Canal. Arrive in Athens and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 12: Self-Guided Tour in Athens & Sape Sounio
- Spend the day exploring Athens! Visit landmarks like the Parliament, Presidential Residence, Panathenaic Stadium, and, of course, the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. In the afternoon, drive to Cape Sounio to see the Temple of Poseidon, offering breathtaking sunset views over the Aegean Sea. Return to Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Day 13: Departure Day
- Our representative will meet you at your hotel or Athens Airport to collect your rental car
***Travel Incurance: We would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening that may cancel or interrupt your trip.
Here is the link to see what the travel insurance covers: Click Here
Highlights
- Delphi & Arcahchova Village
- Monasteries of Meteora
- City of Ioannina
- Syvota & Parga
- Kefalonia Islands
- Myrtos beach in Kefalonia
- The Lake of Melissani & Drogarati
- Fiskardo & Assos Villages
- Lefkada Islands
- Ithaca Islands & Megannisi
- Scorpions Islands (Onasis' Islands)
- Athens City Tour (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, e.t.c)
Inclusions
- Self-Drive Planned Itinerary
- 12 Night's Hotel Accommodation with breakfast
- Complimentary transfer from Athens airport
- 11 day Car Rental with free Kilometers
- Ferry tickets from Lefkada/ Kefalonia/ Zakynthos / Kyllini
- Car Insurance with CDW & Theft Waiver 1500 euro
- 24H Call support - 24H Road Assistance
- Welcome bag upon our meeting
- Mineral water & Tissues upon your arrival
- All Taxes
Exclusions
- Meals and personal expenses
- Private Driver (available with extra cost)
- Fuel, Tolls
- Hotel City tax
- Pay close attention to speed limits: Besides the road condition you must pay attention to speed limits and signs. As there are a lot of traffic cameras in the roads you should be careful not to exceed the speed limit but also the marking, which may be different from what you are used to. Of course, before the fines, we must first think about our safety!
- Two drivers are better than one: Driving for a long time is quite tiring, so make sure everyone changes to the role of driver. Divide the trip into shifts and "share" the steering wheel for a more comfortable and safe journey.
- Prepare your music playlist: Road trips are better with music! Prepare a road trip playlist in advance and choose your lovely music that will satisfy the whole company.
- Road maps may come in handy: Cell phones and GPS may run out of battery at some point or be out of reception. Make sure that you have a power cable so you can charge from the vehicle (or a power bank). In the worst case scenario, a traditional road map will be very useful to you in case everything else fails.
- We suggest you have local tour guides in each area
- Our experienced team can arrange for you to meet local tour guides in each place in order to make your road trip more exciting and full of information
- We are the owner of car rental company www.premiumrentacar.gr with a wide range of fleet options such as Minivans, SUVs & Sedans; that's why we are as competitive as possible.
- From 1 to 5 persons, we suggest sedan cars, type VW Passat, Mercedes E class or MPV 7 seats or similar
- From 6 to 9 persons, we suggest a Minivan type Mercedes Vito, fully air-conditioned or similar
- If you are scheduled to arrive at Athens airport we can provide you a transfer from Athens Airport to your Hotel or Piraeus port and the next day we will deliver the car at your most convenient place to start the road trip.
- For travelers which are not EU residents is required international driving license ID
- Minimum age 25
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) / Security deposit - Credit card is required for CDW
- Our driver will deliver your rental car at your hotel in Athens or Air B&B address. If you arrive at Athens airport or Piraeus, our representative driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name written on it, will help you with your luggage and escort you at your car, offering you mineral water & tissues.
- Afterwards, he will provide you all the necessary documents for your self-drive road trip in Greece.
- We provide you mixed of 3* & 4* star hotels or boutique hotels, depends the availability.
- After your request received, we will send you our suggested hotels. Note that we will be will able to confirm you the hotels on the time that you will proceed with the booking.
- You can extend your self-drive holidays and our staff can arrange your accommodation and extension of your car rental one day prior to the start of your self-drive tour or after the completion of your tour.
Our self-drive tours are customizable. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order your self-drive tour to be modified and adjusted by & to you.
In order to take full advantage of your stay in Greece, we would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening during your trip. To this effect, we have collaborated with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece
- 1,5 euros per room per day for 3*star hotels - Paid at the hotel
- 3 euros per room per day for 4*star hotels - Paid at the hotel
- Winter: November 1 to March 31 - 08.30 until 15.00
- Summer: April 1 to October 31 - 08.00 until 19.30
- 10 euro / person for Acropolis Museum
- 20 euro / person for Acropolis
- 8 euro / person Ancient Corinth & Museum
- 12 euro / person for Ancient Epidaurus
- 12 euro / person for Mycenae & Treasury of Atreus
- 12 euro / person for Ancient Olympia & Museum
- 12 euro / person for Delphi & Museum
- 3 euro / person for each monastery of Meteora
- 8 euro / person for Vergina
- 8 euro / person for Pella
- 8 euro / person for Dion
- Children under 18 years of age are free of charge
- Students from E.U ( ID is required )
Cancellation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 40 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change between 39 days to 20 days prior the first day of arrival, cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total cost of program applies.
- For any cancellation OR change within 19 days prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
