Pozar Spa & Edessa Waterfalls: Full Day Private Tour

Thermal pools in a rocky gorge, then four visible waterfalls and an industrial museum in one afternoon

A private full-day tour from Thessaloniki to Pozar thermal springs and Edessa waterfalls combines two natural sites: soaking in outdoor and indoor thermal pools (37°C) fed by the hot river, then walking through a gorge where twelve waterfalls cascade, with four easily visible from the main paths. The tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water. Spa entry fees and lunch are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pozar thermal spa and Edessa waterfalls visit

• Visit Pozar Thermal Springs facilities
• Relax in outdoor pool and baths
• Explore Edessa Waterfalls area
• Visit Open Air Water Museum

The experience

The day starts at Pozar, where forty-eight individual thermal baths, six indoor pools and one large outdoor pool (12 by 25 meters) sit at the foot of Mount Kaimaktsalan. The water stays at 37 degrees Celsius year-round, fed by the Thermopotamos, the "hot river" in Greek, and flows through a gorge lined with plane and willow trees draped in ivy. The pools are built for soaking, not sightseeing: people come for the warmth itself, which the springs are known to ease rheumatism, skin conditions and respiratory problems. You can float in the outdoor pool surrounded by steep rock walls and wild vegetation, or move between the smaller baths and indoor facilities depending on how long you want to stay.

The second half of the day moves to Edessa, where the Edessaios river drops into twelve waterfalls across the town. Four of them are easily visible from the main walking paths through the gorge, and the whole area has been upgraded with facilities and a continuously open tourist office. The Open Air Water Museum sits nearby, an industrial museum built around the old watermills and factories that once used the river's power. The contrast between the two sites is deliberate: Pozar is about stillness and warmth in a narrow gorge, while Edessa is movement and descent through a wider landscape.

The tour runs eight hours total and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided. Hotel pickup from Thessaloniki is included, and the vehicle size depends on your group: one van for one to four people, or a larger one for five to seven. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap with a specialized infant seat available if needed.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Thessaloniki hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

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Up to 4 per booking08:30

Up to 7 per booking08:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Pick the smaller group option if you want a private vehicle for your party, or the larger option if you're traveling with more people and want to stay together in one booking.

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Top questions

What is the water temperature at Pozar thermal springs?

The thermal pools at Pozar stay at 37 degrees Celsius year-round, fed by the natural hot river called Thermopotamos. Both the outdoor pool and the smaller individual baths maintain this temperature.

How many waterfalls can I see at Edessa?

Twelve waterfalls flow through the Edessa gorge in total, but four are easily visible from the main walking paths. The whole area has been upgraded with facilities and walking routes to access them.

Does the tour include lunch or entry to the thermal pools?

The tour includes transportation, bottled water and access to the sites. Spa entry fees at Pozar and lunch are not included and are paid separately.

What is the Open Air Water Museum at Edessa?

The Open Air Water Museum is an industrial museum built around the old watermills and factories that once powered the Edessaios river. It sits near the main waterfalls in Edessa.

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs eight hours total, including the drive from Thessaloniki, time at both Pozar and Edessa, and the return journey.