Pozar Baths And Edessa

Pozar Baths and Edessa, 10 hours, rated 4.8 across 1,539 traveller reviews.

Overview

This day trip leaves Thessaloniki by coach in the morning and heads straight for the Pozar Thermal Baths, a set of natural hot springs at the foot of Mount Voras. The water comes out of the ground at 37° Celsius, and there are two bathing options once you arrive: small natural pools or a larger thermal pool with chairs and sunbeds. Both are paid separately, and you get roughly two hours on site before the group moves on.

After the baths the coach makes a short hop to the village of Orma for lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time to wander the village market. From there it is a drive to Edessa, where you get about an hour of free time. Most people spend it at the waterfalls, described in the listing as the biggest in the Balkans.

Several reviewers say the pacing felt relaxed rather than rushed, though some travellers mention they would have liked more time at the Pozar springs. It runs about ten hours in total, in English, with a tour escort on the coach and basic travel insurance included.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in ThessalonikiMeet at Aristotelous Square or Egnatia Street by the Venizelos Statue at 08:00 AM. The listed start point is Egnatia 78.
2. Coach to PozarA two-hour coach ride to the Pozar Thermal Baths, on a vehicle reviewers describe as clean and air-conditioned.
3. Pozar Baths, 2 hoursTwo hours at the thermal baths. Entry is an extra fee, and towels can be brought from home or rented on site.
4. Lunch in OrmaA five-minute transfer to the village of Orma for lunch and free time, 75 minutes in total. Lunch at the restaurant is an extra cost.
5. Coach to EdessaA 50-minute drive to Edessa.
6. Edessa free time, 1 hourOne hour of free time in Edessa, typically spent at the waterfalls. Any entries during this stop are extra.
7. Return to ThessalonikiA two-hour coach ride back, finishing at the Eleftherios Venizelos Statue.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to pack for the baths to how the extra fees work.

• Bring a towel. Towels are not included and can be rented at the baths, with a cash deposit required at the small pools. The listing advises you can bring your own towel or bathrobe instead, which is the cheaper route.
• Cash for extras. Entry to the baths, towel rental, and lunch all cost extra.
• Relaxed pace. Reviewers often describe the day as unhurried, with enough time at each stop. Several said the schedule allowed them to enjoy everything without stress.
• Comfortable coach. Several travellers mention the clean, air-conditioned coach and careful driving.
• Bathing rules. Entry to the thermal baths is not permitted for pregnant women. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult, and unaccompanied minors cannot join the tour.
• Lunch stop. The midday stop is in the village of Orma, with a restaurant meal and a local market to browse. Multiple reviewers praised the food, and there is free time around the meal.

Common issues. The most frequent complaint is timing: some reviewers say an hour in Edessa feels short, and others wished for longer at the Pozar springs. Entry to the baths, towel rental, and lunch are all extra, which can add up on top of the tour price. Hotel pickup and drop-off only apply if the private option is selected, so most travellers make their own way to the meeting point. Pregnant women cannot enter the thermal baths, and one reviewer noted there was no time to enter the tourist cottages in Edessa.

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