Pozar Thermal Baths & Edessa Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Thermal pools carved into a gorge, waterfalls in a natural park, and a driver who knows the route

A private day trip from Thessaloniki to Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Waterfalls, where you soak in naturally heated outdoor and indoor pools, then explore a waterfall-fed park with an optional lunch stop. Private transportation with an English-speaking driver and bottled water are included. The trip runs 6 to 8 hours and returns to Thessaloniki in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax at Pozar Baths and visit Edessa

• Soak in Pozar thermal pools
• Enjoy outdoor pool surrounded by nature
• Visit Edessa waterfalls
• Stroll around Edessa natural park
• Have lunch by the waterfalls
• Return to Thessaloniki

The experience

You leave Thessaloniki in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English and knows the route to Almopia. The drive takes you to Pozar, where thermal springs flow at the foothills of Mount Voras. The water stays at 37°C year-round, warm enough to soothe without scalding, and the pools sit in a steep-sided gorge where the Agios Nikolaos stream (also called Thermopotamos, the "hot river") flows past planes and willows draped in ivy. The facility has 48 individual baths, 6 indoor pools and one large outdoor pool ringed by rock and wild vegetation. You choose which pools to enter and how long to stay. The driver waits and brings you to the next stop when you're ready.

From Pozar, the route heads to Edessa, a town built around a series of waterfalls that drop through a natural park. You walk the park's paths, stand near the falling water and can stop for lunch by the cascades if you want it: that part is optional and you pay separately if you eat. The afternoon return to Thessaloniki gives you time to rest before dinner.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Thessaloniki in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver.
• bottled water during the journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00

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 availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private driver for the full day. You'll set your own pace between Pozar's thermal pools and Edessa's waterfalls without syncing with other travelers.

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Top questions

What are the thermal pools at Pozar actually like when you get there?

Pozar's pools sit in a gorge carved by the Agios Nikolaos stream, with steep rock walls, wild vegetation and trees covered in ivy on all sides. The water is naturally heated to 37°C and stays that temperature year-round. The facility has 48 individual baths plus 6 indoor pools and one large outdoor pool. You pick which ones to use and spend as much time as you want in the water.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the pools, or is transport included?

Private transportation is included: your English-speaking driver picks you up in Thessaloniki, drives you to Pozar and then to Edessa, and brings you back to the city in the afternoon. Bottled water is provided during the drive.

Is lunch included, or do I pay for it separately?

Lunch is not included in the trip price. You have the option to eat by the waterfalls in Edessa if you want to. If you choose to eat, you pay the restaurant directly.

How much time do I actually spend at Pozar and at Edessa?

The full trip runs 6 to 8 hours from Thessaloniki and back. Your driver adjusts the time spent at each stop based on what you want to do. You control how long you stay in the pools and how much time you spend walking the waterfall park.

What happens if I want to skip one of the stops?

The itinerary includes both Pozar and Edessa, but you can discuss your preferences with your driver. The private format means you have flexibility to spend more time at one location or less at the other.

Are entrance fees to the pools included in the price?

Entrance fees to Pozar's pools are not included. They vary depending on which pools you choose to enter. You pay the facility directly when you arrive.