Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Thessaloniki, Macedonia

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Refresh your mind and body at the Pozar Thermal Baths and relax in the naturally heated water from the hot springs. Continue to the ancient city of Edessa on a day trip from Thessaloniki.

Depart Thessaloniki and journey to the natural hot springs of Pozar Thermal Baths to relax in the healing waters while nature and Mount Voras provide a stunning backdrop.

Benefit from the healing properties of water naturally heated to a temperature of 37° Celsius. Known for its amazing taste, the water is said also said to help with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions, poor circulation, respiratory problems and kidney disease, including kidney stones.

Enjoy lunch at a pretty village next to Pozar and taste the traditional flavors of Greece. Visit the local market and marvel at the goods on display.Continue to the city of Edessa, famed as the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon.Get some free time to visit the spectacular waterfalls before returning to Thessaloniki.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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1. Loutra Pozar
The distance is 110km and lasts approximately 1½ hours. One explanation regarding the meaning of the name “Pozar” is “after the charcoal” while another one is “under the fire”, which forms an evidence that in the past the village was located in a different place that was burnt or set on fire and the villagers gave the name “Pozar” to their new village. We reach the enchanting Pozar hot springs, the spa into nature. The healing water infiltrates the ground and after going quite deep is heated up and goes back to the surface enriched with minerals and trace elements.Admire the beautiful gorge located in the majestic mountain where the river “Toplitsa” (in slavic language is defined as “the hot river”) flows through it forming small cascades and shallow shores. Nowadays is mostly known as the river of Saint Nicolas.
2. Edessa Waterfalls
The name Edessa means “a tower into the water” because of the intense presence of the liquid element in the city since the antiquity. We have free time to admire the impetuous waterfalls and capture the enchanting scenery; where the park of the cascades meets the edge of the rock, also known as the “eyebrow” of the city, is located, according to the famous greek author Menelaos Lountemis, “the step where God steps on to go up the sky”. The water comes from the springs of the mountain Kaimaktsalan (Voras) supplied constantly by the snowmelt of the mountain. We may follow our trip attendant-archaeologist for a walking tour to the traditional district of Varosi and visit the Water Museum or Sesame Mill of Flavors for an unforgettable experience or enjoy a nice meal in one of the traditional restaurants of the area. We depart to Thessaloniki at around 15:00p.m and we are back approximately after 1½ hours (16:30pm), making the same stops where we started from.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You should be at the departure points 10' before the time indicated in the schedule. The bus cannot remain at designated stops, except for boarding.
• Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall wear clothing with the Ammon Express marking so that he/she will be recognisable easily
• Don’t forget your swimwear and a towel/bathrobe!
• Lockers with key are available at the area of the thermal springs so that you can store your personal belongings
• You can rent a towel from the area. The cost is 2€/towel
• There are numerous changing rooms with hairdresser for your personal care.
• Pregnant women are not allowed to enter the hot springs
• Be provided with the information folio of the Thermal Springs for all the advice regarding the sensitive social groups that are not allowed to make use of the Thermal Springs
• Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult
• In summer season bear in mind to have sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
• Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion will remain unforgettable to all participants
• Have a nice trip and an unforgettable experience!
• Don’t forget to share pictures and comments from your experience!

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Posted By : arvi51
Not far from Loutraki in North Maccedonia ( not to confuse with Loutraki west of Athens) the Pozar bath is located in a forest.The entrance fee is 3 Euros per person and everyone can enter the two bathes : one is like an ordinary swimming pool with chaires and the second is a big open bath with small cells for changing and descending stairs to the water with natural waterfalls . The heat in the bath and the waterfalls is 37°C. The bath is situated along the stream but in this June was almost dry. Worth a visit , 30 minutes in water and a good relaxtion . What is missing in my point of view is more cahires after the bath.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 06:29:17

Posted By : Tammy_M
Such beautiful falls and the thermal baths were so nice! Each bath costs 3 euro but well worth it and there is a coffee and refreshment stand near the last of the thermal baths. The last one is pretty deep on the one side. The Edessa falls were gorgeous and the was a secret cave behind the falls that I highly recommend. We had Lazaros as our tour guide and he made some excellent lunch accommodations which were very much appreciated!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 14:13:55

Posted By : Benz001
Very good tour and I would like to recommend it to anyone. Restaurant was good and reasonably priced. Be ready for a long day...
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 20:22:31

Posted By : Sarkis_A
Fun and relaxing. I had a great time with my family. A very nice experience to have. I recommend everyone to try
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 11:01:47

Posted By : sabinemorica
Lovely trip to spend some time outside big towns. The thermal bath was fantastic as well the way over there …. Edesa waterfall fantastic:))))
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 12:40:31

Posted By : Maja_B
Great trip. Good guide and excellent place for lunch. Waterfalls are amazing. Pozar is also great place
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 12:49:45

Posted By : Companion28343230591
Yannis was an amazing tour guide!! Very helpful and full of information!!! We had a great time on the tour and took lots of cool photos and learned lots of interesting things about Ancient Greece!!! I loved the tour and would definitely recommend it to any of my friends going to Greece!
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 15:16:57

Posted By : 518riat
Such a great day trip. The thermal baths were very relaxing and Edessa was stunning. Our tour guide Rita was great as well. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 09:54:24

Posted By : AudreyH50
Although it was raining, we really enjoyed the trip to the Pozar Thermal baths and then Edessa waterfall. The bus driver Dimitrios did an amazing job driving in the wet conditions and we felt very safe. Eleni our tour guide was wonderful - very organised and caring with a lot of knowledge of the areas we visited. We loved bathing in the thermal baths. The water was warm and relaxing. There were change rooms and lockers nearby. The Edessa waterfall was amazing. You can get close up and even behind the waterfall. Lots of opportunities for great photos. Would highly recommend this tour. Booking with Ammon Express was easy to do online.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 13:38:02

Posted By : Rafael_R
Had a horrible experience. My cruise ship was late and for this reason we couldn't join the tour. The company refused to give us our money back.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 03:55:59