8 Day Trips in Thessaloniki That Survive a Close Look

1.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

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

Leave Thessaloniki for Pozar’s 37°C thermal pools, then stop in Orma for a Greek lunch and local market time. Finish in Edessa, the old Macedonian capital, with an hour at its famous waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Eleni, George, and Eva lead the day. Bath entry and lunch cost extra.

“Great trip and a bargain for the price! After relaxing in the thermal baths you are taken to the beautiful, sleepy Orma village square to relax and eat a traditional meal. Their speciality is tsobleki, which is unique to that area of northern Greece, and that has been my unmatched culinary highlight of Greece so far. From Orma you're taken to the the town of Edessa to look at the waterfalls, the endless stunning scenery, and a wander round. Well worth it. If I had to change anything it would be slightly longer at the baths because 2 hours can pass by fast if when you also include getting changed,…”

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2.Vergina and Pella Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 673 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $58

Spend 8.5 hours tracing Macedonian history with an English-speaking guide from Thessaloniki. Visit Pella’s mosaics and museum, the Royal Tombs of Aigai, and the New Museum of Aigai. Guides such as Eva, Eleni, Stelios, and Lazaros have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations. Bring cash for the €40 total entrance fees.

“Nice trip to a few great places and the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable also.”

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3.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

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

Leave central Thessaloniki at 8 a.m. for Pozar’s mineral-rich hot springs, with time to swim, walk the gorge, and change. Then visit Edessa’s waterfalls, Varosi district, and local restaurants. English-speaking guides such as Eva, Eleni, Lazarus, and Yannis provide practical help throughout the day.

“The Pozar baths were amazing-beautiful and relaxing! I left feeling rejuvenated and peaceful. The Edessa waterfalls were nice, but the real star of the day were the thermal baths. The tour guide was helpful and kind.”

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4.Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Thessaloniki to ancient Pella and Vergina with an English-speaking trip attendant. See Macedonian mosaics, royal tombs, Philip II’s golden larnax, and three modern museums, with free time to explore on your own. Lunch is extra, and museum entrance fees are not included.

“A memorable day! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the museums, especially the new one in Vergina, were stunning and the Royal Tombs were definitely the highlight!”

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5.Private Day Trip to Kerkini Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Thessaloniki to Lake Kerkini in a private group of up to eight. With guides such as Nikos, Niko, and Jannis, you can watch pelicans and flamingos, visit buffalo, take an optional boat ride, stop in Vironia for lunch, and enjoy views of Mount Beles.

“Very pleasant outing. My only remark is that the boat ride should be included and not optional. Without it, we would not have seen the magnificent views of the birds. Our guide Jannis was helpful and helped add to the vibe of the day. The lunch stop came with a breathtaking view and delicious food. Coffee break at the little hotel was special too”

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6.Aigai Royal Tombs & Pella Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Travel from Thessaloniki with Alexandros, an English-speaking driver-assistant, to the Royal Tombs of Aigai in Vergina and ancient Pella. See Philip II’s burial treasures, tour the Pella Museum, and walk through the old Macedonian capital. The five-hour small-group trip includes hotel pickup, transport, and taxes, but not entrance fees or lunch.

“Very enjoyable. We all learned a great deal about the Macedonian kingdom & Alexander the Great in particular. Alexandros was obviously very knowledgeable & passionate about the history of Macedon & Alexander the Great in particular. I’m now interested in reading more about the subject.”

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7.Pella and Vergina Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 8 hours Top rated

Travel privately from Thessaloniki to Pella and Vergina with an English or Greek-speaking driver. See Pella’s mosaics and museum treasures, visit the royal tombs of Aigai, and learn about Aristotle’s School and Macedonian kings. The driver provides transport, while entrance fees and a licensed guide cost extra.

“Just finished a day with George as our driver and could not be more pleased! Very knowledgeable and allowed us extra time at each location. The sites are absolutely worth the visit, especially Phillip II tomb. Highly recommend!”

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8.Pozar Thermal Baths & Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend 2.5 hours at Pozar Thermal Baths, where warm spring water flows below Voras Mountain, then visit Edessa and its famous waterfalls. The small group is limited to six, with hotel pickup, an English or Greek-speaking escort, and guides such as Theodoros and Maki. Bring a towel and budget separately for lunch and bath entry.

“We opted for a small tour and it was wonderful. Theodore our guide was very friendly, flexible knowledgeable about the area and was fun to be with. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Anna and Jim”

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