Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Pozar Baths, GR
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Highlights

  • Relax in healing waters at Pozar Thermal Baths
  • Experience the beautiful gorge and cascades at Loutra Pozar
  • Marvel at the impressive Edessa Waterfalls
  • Visit the traditional district of Varosi in Edessa
  • Enjoy a nice meal at one of the traditional restaurants in Edessa

Meeting Point

Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00

Meeting point

Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24 , Greece

End point

End Point

Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00

Meeting point

Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24 , Greece

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What to expect

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Loutra Pozar Thermal Baths

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.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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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.

Duration 120 minutes

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    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.
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    Our trip attendant-archaeologist shall wear clothing with the Ammon Express marking so that he/she will be recognisable easily
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    Don’t forget your swimwear and a towel/bathrobe!
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    Lockers with key are available at the area of the thermal springs so that you can store your personal belongings
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    You can rent a towel from the area. The cost is 2€/towel
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    There are numerous changing rooms with hairdresser for your personal care.
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    Pregnant women are not allowed to enter the hot springs
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    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
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    Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult
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    In summer season bear in mind to have sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
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    Please be consistent with the exact appointment times specified by the Ammon Express escort, so that the excursion will remain unforgettable to all participants
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    Have a nice trip and an unforgettable experience!
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    Don’t forget to share pictures and comments from your experience!
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What our experts say

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    Try the local specialties in Edessa.
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    Bring swimwear for the thermal baths.
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    Visit the Water Museum in Edessa.
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    Arrive early to secure a good spot.
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    Check local market hours for lunch.

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