The 4 Best Thessaloniki Hot Springs Tours

1.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,243 reviews · 10 hours · from $58Our pick

Leave Thessaloniki at 8:00 AM for Pozar’s warm, mineral-rich pools beneath Mount Voras. You get two hours to bathe, 75 minutes for lunch in Orma, and one hour at Edessa’s waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Eleni, George, and Eva add useful local history, while comfortable transport handles the long mountain roads.

“Enjoyed it more than I thought I would I'm not really a therapeutic activity guy The lunch stop was nice get the kontosouvli pork the beef with eggplant was a letdown ( especially if you are American) Guide was young well spoken and took time to make sure everyone was taken care of.”

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2.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Leave central Thessaloniki at 8:00 a.m. for Pozar’s warm springs, mountain gorge, and river pools, then continue to Edessa’s waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Eva, Eleni, Lazarus, and Yannis help with tickets, lunch, and timing. Bring swimwear, and budget extra for pool entry, towels, and lunch.

“This was a relaxing tour for our final day in Thessaloniki. We had plenty of time to enjoy the thermal baths, which were absolutely relaxing. The lunch stop in the village of Orma was tasty, and the Edessa waterfall was beautiful (although be aware there are a lot of stairs involved with seeing the waterfall if you have mobility issues). There was also plenty of time to wander the town a bit and grab a snack if you wanted. The bus driver, Demetrios, was great (I couldn’t imagine navigating a bus in some of those tight spaces) and the guide, Stellos, was friendly and knowledgeable about the stops, with good…”

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3.Edessa & Pozar Thermal Springs Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Thessaloniki to Edessa’s Karanos waterfall and Pozar’s 37°C thermal pools with an English-speaking private driver. George, Nikos, Yannis, and other drivers have helped shape flexible days, though the service can feel closer to private transport than a fully guided tour. Lunch, drinks, and private-pool entry cost extra.

“Excellent trip! George made our day fun and productive. Was very kind and interesting. Recommend!!!”

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4.Pozar Thermal Springs and Edessa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned van from Thessaloniki to Edessa’s waterfalls and Pozar Thermal Baths. An English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, and flexible free time are included. Bring a swimsuit and towel, since bath entry, meals, drinks, and spa treatments cost extra. Cruise-port pickup can also be arranged.

“Absolutely wonderful place to visit and our driver was lovely and very informative.”

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