Self Drive Tours & Trips in Mediterranean
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10 best Self Drive Mediterranean tour packages
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- Adventures Along the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro & Bosnia, Self-Drive
- Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Road Trip of Contrasts (from Malaga to Marbella)
- 11 Day Island Tour Santorini, Crete, Rhodes with Private Cruise to Cape Sounio
- Portugal Discovery, Self-drive
- Highlights of Croatia with Plitvice, Self-Drive (Multi country)
- Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive
- Down South, Self-drive
- Classical Greece, Self-drive
- 8 Day Private Tour in Ancient Greece, Peloponnese, Syvota, Parga, Corfu
- West Macedonia & Epirus Self-Drive Tour | Greece
The Mediterranean coastlines unfold before you in an Opel Astra, from Dubrovnik to Split via Kotor. Hidden beaches, historic towns, and natural wonders like Krka waterfalls await. Carefully selected accommodations include Hotel Astoria and Hotel Tragos.
Duration 8 days Destinations Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Gulliver Travel From $1,595
15% Off- NZ$1,356You save $239
Duration 12 days Destinations Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Gibraltar Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator journaway DACH From $2,768
37% Off- NZ$1,742You save $1,027
11 Day Island Tour Santorini, Crete, Rhodes with Private Cruise to Cape Sounio
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was well planned, clearly communicated and superbly executed.”
Martin, traveled in October
The Greek islands beckon with this self-guided Mediterranean adventure. Well-planned logistics include flights between islands, ferry connections, and private transfers. Ancient sites and coastal beauty await your independent spirit.
Duration 11 days Destinations Athens, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Private Tours Greece From $6,645
25% Off- NZ$4,984You save $1,661
Portugal Discovery, Self-drive
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The locations and hotels selected were excellent. Once I mentioned it to the check-in staff they went above and beyond to accommodate our needs.”
Becky, traveled in September
A VW Polo carries you from Lisbon's historic quarters to Porto's wine region. Charming fishing villages, medieval towns, and UNESCO sites reveal themselves at your pace. Nights are spent at 4-star Vila Galé properties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lisbon, Evora, Castelo De Vide, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto, Guimaraes, Espinho, Aveiro, Figueira da FozSee all destinations Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Destination Services Portugal From $1,727
15% Off- NZ$1,468You save $259
An Opel Astra with unlimited mileage becomes your companion from Split's ancient sites to Dubrovnik's walls. Nights are spent at selected properties like Hotel Tragos and Hotel Eden.
Duration 11 days Destinations Split, Trogir, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Biograd, Mostar, Dubrovnik Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Gulliver Travel From $2,318
15% Off- NZ$1,971You save $348
Sicily Grand Tour, Self-drive
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The self-drive aspect offered a sense of independence, navigating through Sicily's stunning landscapes.”
Christian, traveled in June
A Lancia Ypsilon takes you along Mediterranean coastlines from Palermo to Syracuse. Hidden coves like Fontane Bianche and ancient sites unfold at your pace. The package includes comprehensive insurance and expert guides at UNESCO locations across Sicily's diverse terrain.
Duration 11 days Destinations Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Agrigento Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From $3,694
20% Off- NZ$2,955You save $739
Down South, Self-drive
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels where great. Information received very helpful.”
Therese, traveled in June
The pueblos blancos of Andalusia stretch 725km across 5 cities, yours to explore in a Seat Ibiza. UNESCO treasures like Cordoba's Great Mosque and Seville's Alcazar reveal themselves. Nights at 4-star hotels including Luna de Granada, with unlimited mileage and 24/7 assistance.
Duration 8 days Destinations Seville, Jerez, Ronda, Granada, Cordoba Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Destination Services Spain From $1,186
10% Off- NZ$1,068You save $119
Classical Greece, Self-drive
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Driving around Greece was awesome. We stayed off the toll roads so saw parts of the country we never would have seen.”
Leonard, traveled in June
Your Opel Corsa awaits to traverse from Tolo's beaches to Delphi's mountain sanctuary. Comfortable accommodations and unlimited mileage make this Greek adventure memorable across diverse landscapes.
Duration 5 days Destinations Athens, Tolo, Olympia, Delphi, Kalabaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Destination Services Greece From $761
10% Off- NZ$685You save $76
8 Day Private Tour in Ancient Greece, Peloponnese, Syvota, Parga, Corfu
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
The coastal roads from Parga to Corfu reveal hidden coves and historic sites. Mountain villages and UNESCO locations dot your carefully planned routes. Selected accommodations ensure comfortable nights.
Duration 8 days Destinations Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Parga, Sivota, Igoumenitsa, Corfu, MetsovoSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Private Tours Greece From $7,523
10% Off- NZ$6,770You save $752
Northern Greece unfolds from Thessaloniki to Mount Kaimaktsalan in your vehicle. Meteora's monasteries, Metsovo's wineries, and Zagorohoria's villages await, with premium accommodations throughout.
Duration 10 days Destinations Thessaloniki, Kalabaka, Ioannina, Edessa Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator BTOURS From $2,462
13% Off- NZ$2,142You save $320
What people love about Self Drive Tours in Mediterranean
- Portugal Discovery, Self-drive
Great itinerary. Hotels were quite nice with breakfast included. Highways in Portugal may be the best in the world.
- Down South, Self-drive
Loved the self-drive tour, gave us the ability to stay on our own schedule. Locations were great with lots to explore in each town as well as along the drive. Ronda and Seville were our favorite! We had the ability to stop while on the road to wine and olive oil taste too, as well as explore Castillo de Almodovar, a beautifully restored castle near Seville where they shot several scenes of Game of Thrones. Location of hotels were good too, easy to get to so you didn't have to drive through some of those difficult narrow one way streets. Only issue was having to pay for parking at some of the hotels, this should have been part of the package. Other than that, it was a great tour!
- Discovering Crete, Self-drive
I maybe should have thought about this more. I assumed there might be other folks on this tour and we'd have someone suggesting where to go. Instead, I was on my own and traveling alone. That was okay. I had the itinerary and the hotel for suggestions and I had a great time (except when I thought I'd lost my cards and spent all my time at Rethymnon dealing with that, but that was not the fault of the tour.) The hotels were good except that finding them was not always easy and the one at Agios Nikolaou had some stairs (and google sent me the wrong way down a one way street to get there.) They all had balconies and good to great breakfasts. My biggest complaint was that the rental company gave me a black car. They said I should have ordered a nonblack car. But I didn't order it and who would bring a black car to Crete? It was hot at 9:30 in the morning in September. I was warned it would be a standard, which wasn't a problem for me. But it had 6 gears plus reverse. Going into or over the mountains required a lot of up and down shifting, I had been warned by a taxi driver in Athens about Crete drivers, but it was the motorcycle drivers that had death wishes. This is a tour for the adventurous and self-directive. I made it to both Elafonissi Beach and the Cave of Zeus, which I highly recommend, though they mean negotiating the aforementioned mountain roads with hairpin turns on narrow roads.
What our customers ask about Self Drive Tours & Trips in Mediterranean
When is the best time to do a Self Drive tour in the Mediterranean region?
May through September offers the most reliable weather for Mediterranean Self Drive tours. Along Croatia's coast Split and Dubrovnik see temperatures of 75-85°F (24-29°C) making it comfortable for driving and exploring historic sites. Southern Spain's cities like Seville and Granada are better experienced in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October) before the intense summer heat arrives. A TourRadar traveler noted about their September trip: "The weather was perfect for driving and exploring the beautiful countryside with lots to explore in each town as well as along the drive."
What's the typical driving distance per day on Mediterranean Self Drive tours?
Most routes cover 100-250km per day taking 2-4 hours of driving time. The Croatian coastal route from Split to Dubrovnik spans 230km with stops possible at Trogir and Makarska. In Spain the Andalusian route connecting Seville to Granada extends about 250km with time for exploring Cordoba. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Loved our self-drive tour driving distances were very manageable with lots of interesting places to stop along the way. Especially enjoyed the stretch between Split and Dubrovnik."
What kind of accommodation can I expect on Mediterranean Self Drive tours?
The routes feature 4-5 star hotels placed at convenient stopping points. Croatia's accommodations include the 5-star SUPERIOR Sacher Salzburg Hotel and the Amabilis Hotel on the Adriatic Coast. Sicily offers stays at the Hotel Villa Angela in Taormina and Hotel Baglio della Luna in Agrigento. As one TourRadar traveler noted "The hotels picked for us were so great and the locations put us in the middle of the best areas."
What's the best route for a first-time Mediterranean Self Drive tour?
The Spain Andalusia route stands out for beginners starting in Malaga then moving through Granada Cordoba and Seville with stays at hotels like Don Pedro and Silken Al-Andalus. Another good choice is Croatia's coastal route from Zagreb to Dubrovnik via Split. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Starting from Hotel Don Pedro in Malaga and following the route through Andalusia was perfect for our first self-drive experience."
What documents do I need for a Mediterranean Self Drive tour?
Essential documents include a valid driver's license (minimum 1 year) passport international driving permit for non-EU drivers and a credit card for vehicle deposit. Spain and Croatia require drivers to be between 25-75 years old and carry both original and international licenses. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The car rental process at the Silken Puerta de Madrid was smooth - just make sure to have all documents ready and your credit card for the deposit."
What are the must-see highlights on a Mediterranean Self Drive tour?
The routes include major UNESCO sites such as Dubrovnik's Old Town walls Split's Diocletian's Palace and the Alhambra in Granada. Natural attractions include Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia and scenic Adriatic coastal drives. Cultural stops feature the Great Mosque in Cordoba and Kotor's medieval architecture. A TourRadar traveler commented: "Our recent road trip through Southern Spain was unforgettable. Each place surprised us more than the last and every corner of Andalusia is worth seeing."
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