Motorhome/RV Routes Greece

1. Classic Greece Highlights Route (7–10 days)

Route:
Athens → Delphi → Meteora → Thessaloniki → Mount Olympus → Athens

Highlights

  • Acropolis and historic landmarks in Athens
  • Ancient sanctuary of Delphi
  • Meteora monasteries on towering rock formations
  • Cultural sites and waterfront in Thessaloniki
  • Hiking in Mount Olympus National Park

Good for: First-time visitors and historic landmarks.

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2. Peloponnese Peninsula Route (6–9 days)

Route:
Athens → Corinth → Nafplio → Mycenae → Epidaurus → Sparta → Monemvasia → Kalamata → Athens

Highlights

  • Corinth Canal and ancient ruins
  • Historic old town of Nafplio
  • Archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus
  • Medieval fortress town of Monemvasia
  • Olive groves and coastal landscapes

Good for: Ancient history and scenic countryside.


3. Northern Greece Route (5–7 days)

Route:
Thessaloniki → Vergina → Meteora → Zagori → Ioannina → Thessaloniki

Highlights

  • Royal Macedonian tombs in Vergina (UNESCO)
  • Meteora monasteries
  • Stone villages and bridges in the Zagori region
  • Lake views in Ioannina

Good for: Mountains, culture, and nature.


4. Greek Islands Route (5–8 days)

Route:
Athens → Ferry to Santorini → Naxos → Paros → Mykonos → Athens

Highlights

  • Whitewashed villages and volcanic landscapes in Santorini
  • Beaches and traditional villages in Naxos and Paros
  • Cosmopolitan atmosphere in Mykonos
  • Island hopping with scenic ferry routes

Good for: Island exploration and Mediterranean scenery.


5. Crete Island Route (5–7 days)

Route:
Heraklion → Knossos → Rethymno → Chania → Samaria Gorge → Elafonissi Beach

Highlights

  • Minoan palace of Knossos
  • Venetian old towns in Rethymno and Chania
  • Samaria Gorge hiking trail
  • Pink sand beaches of Elafonissi

Good for: Culture, beaches, and nature.


6. Grand Greece Motorhome Tour (12–16 days)

Route:
Athens → Corinth → Nafplio → Sparta → Kalamata → Olympia → Delphi → Meteora → Thessaloniki → Mount Olympus → Halkidiki → Athens

Highlights

  • Ancient archaeological sites across Greece
  • Monasteries and mountain landscapes
  • Mediterranean beaches and coastal roads
  • Historic cities and cultural landmarks

Good for: A comprehensive exploration of mainland Greece.


RV Travel Tips for Greece

  • Mountain roads can be narrow and winding, especially in rural areas.
  • Wild camping rules are strict, but overnight parking near beaches is sometimes tolerated outside peak season.
  • Campsites are common near tourist areas and major beaches.
  • Ferries allow motorhomes, but reservations are recommended in summer.