Pozar Hot Springs & Edessa Waterfalls Private Tour from Thessaloniki

Thermal waters in a natural canyon, waterfalls in the afternoon, your pace throughout.

A private tour from Thessaloniki combining Pozar Hot Springs and Edessa Waterfalls with a local guide who adapts the day to your interests and group size. Groups stay under four travelers, so you get personal attention and flexible timing instead of a fixed schedule. Michalis, the guide, has 25 years of experience in the region and speaks English. Transport, entry fees, coffee, juice and water are included.

The experience

Seven hours is long enough to swim in Pozar's thermal waters without rushing, then move on to Edessa's waterfalls in the afternoon. The route leaves from Thessaloniki in an air-conditioned vehicle, and because the itinerary adapts to your group's pace and interests, you stop when something catches your attention instead of moving to the next checkpoint on a clock. Michalis handles the logistics (transport, entrance fees, refreshments), so the day stays relaxed.

Pozar Hot Springs sits in a natural canyon where warm water flows year-round. You swim in the thermal pools and take your time there. Edessa Waterfalls come next, a different kind of landscape where you explore on foot. The flexibility matters here: if the light is better in the late afternoon, you adjust. If your group wants to linger at one site, the schedule moves with you. A private group of up to four means no waiting for stragglers and no competing for space at either location.

This works best if your day in Northern Greece has room for a full outing but no interest in the standard tour-bus rhythm. You're not tied to departure times that don't match your hotel schedule, and you're not managing a group of twenty. The trade-off is that seven hours is a substantial commitment. It rules out combining this with a separate activity later in the day, but it's the length that makes both sites feel unhurried.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport from Thessaloniki.
• entrance fees to Pozar Hot Springs and Edessa Waterfalls.
• coffee, juice and water throughout the day.
• a local English-speaking guide with 25 years of regional experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 15:00

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet your guide outside the main entrance of the Mediterranean Palace Hotel. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early. For better coordination, kindly contact us via WhatsApp or email before departure.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Michael Tsingerliotis

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment means you're building the day around this tour and leaving the rest of your schedule light. Choose this if you want both sites without the pace of a group tour, and if you have the morning or the full day free to spend in Northern Greece without rushing back to the city.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly happens at Pozar Hot Springs?

Pozar Hot Springs is a natural thermal pool system in a canyon where warm water flows continuously. You swim in the thermal waters and relax in the natural setting. The temperature and the canyon itself are the draw, not facilities or amenities.

How much walking is involved at Edessa Waterfalls?

Edessa Waterfalls requires walking to explore the site, though the itinerary adapts to your group's fitness and interests. Michalis can adjust how much ground you cover based on what your group wants to do.

Is the seven-hour day one continuous outing, or are there breaks?

The seven hours covers the full day from Thessaloniki, including drive time, both sites and the return. Coffee, juice and water are provided throughout, and the pace is flexible, so you're not moving constantly.

Can the tour start at a different time than the standard departure?

Because it's a private tour, the timing is flexible and adapted to your group. Discuss your preferred start time when you book, and Michalis will arrange the day around it.

What's included in the price?

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees to both Pozar and Edessa, coffee, juice and water are all included. You don't need to arrange separate tickets or pay extra at the sites.