The office of outdoor activities and sports tourism Salonica View, organizes a 4-day, with 3 nights, excursion from Cyprus to Thessaloniki. Our tour, like any tour of our office will be full of action and adventure. All participants will have the opportunity to go rafting on the Aggiti River, enjoy a hot bath in the Pozar thermal baths and witness this geothermal phenomenon, where the water temperature is the same winter-summer. They will also visit the imposing waterfalls of Edessa and walk in its picturesque streets.
Day 1: We will depart from Larnaca airport on Friday afternoon to Thessaloniki airport. From the airport the bus will pick us up together with the experienced attendant from our office, to take us to our hotel, ABC Hotel, located opposite Kamara. When we arrive at the hotel, we will settle in the rooms and then we will have free time at night for food, walk and drink in Thessaloniki.
Day 2: We will wake up early to have our breakfast at the hotel. After we get ready and put on our swimsuits, as our excursion includes rafting on a river, we will board the bus to head to the village of Symvoli, Serres, 15 km outside the city of Drama. There our first stop will be the river Aggitis, where we will prepare for rafting descent. Then, after the completion of our activity, food will follow in the village of Proti, Serres. Finally, we will leave for return to Thessaloniki and our hotel.
Day 3: We will wake up in the morning and have breakfast. Once we are ready, wearing our swimsuit again, we will board the bus to the Pozar Baths. The first stop of our excursion will take place in the imposing waterfalls of Edessa which are located in a green park of age-old plane trees and cobbled paths. Next, we will reach the Pozar Baths with the thermal springs and the natural beauty of the place. There we will have time to swim in the warm waters. The place where we will be has taverns, where everyone can order food or coffee. After "relaxing" and enjoying as much as we can this earthly paradise we will return to Thessaloniki and our hotel, where we will have free time for the rest of the day.
Day 4: After breakfast we have all day in Thessaloniki for shopping, food and coffee. Late in the afternoon, however, we return to the hotel to get our luggage, board the bus and go to the Macedonian airport for our return to Cyprus.
Points of interest:
A few words about the gorge of Aggiti Potamos: It is the largest tributary of Strymon with a length of 75 km. Its springs are located in Drama and its gorge extends between the mountains Paggaio and Menoikio with a length of 15 km. The river crosses part of the prefecture of Drama and Serres. Also, its cave is the largest in length (river) cave in the world with 11 kilometers and the largest in Greece.
A few words about rafting: Rafting (rafting) is an outdoor recreational activity, which involves the descent of a river with an inflatable boat. The term rafting comes from the English word raft which means raft. Depending on the size of the boat, the number of passengers can be from 4 to 10 (including the driver). The current of the river determines the course of the boat, while the driver in the boat guides the crew and gives him the appropriate commands to paddle accordingly, so as to avoid the natural obstacles encountered during the descent. Rafting is the ideal way to combine action and contact with nature, but above all it is a team sport, which is based on the cooperation and harmonious operation of the team. In Aggitis river the crossing will be about 2-3 hours and it depends on the current of the river. In the middle of the route we will make a stop and on foot we will enter a large and dark cave. We will walk about 200 meters and go back. The degree of difficulty of the descent is 2. People can do without always having experience with the guidance of our escorts.
A few words about the Pozar Baths: The Pozar Baths, the spa town located in the shadow of Kaimaktsalan. The water of the baths gushes at a temperature of 37o C, has many healing properties and is drinkable. According to tradition, they were places of relaxation of the Macedonian kings after battles. It is also said that the spears of the Macedonian Phalanx were boiled in this place to make them more durable.
A few words about the waterfalls of Edessa: They are a natural phenomenon, which was created after a strong earthquake that struck the surrounding area in the 14th century. There are twelve waterfalls in number, of which only four are visible, while the rest due to the rich vegetation can not be easily seen.
Detailed program of the trip:
Friday 19/11/21
16:00 - Meeting at Larnaca airport (main entrance for departures)
18:30 - Departure from Larnaca airport
20:30 - Arrival at Macedonia Airport (Thessaloniki)
21:00 - Transfer by bus to the hotel
21:30 - Arrangement in the hotel rooms
22:00 onwards - Free time for a walk, food and drink in Thessaloniki
Saturday 11/20/21 (Rafting)
07:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 - Departure by bus from Thessaloniki to the village of Symvoli, Serres
10:30 - Arrival in the village of Symvoli, Serres and preparation for rafting
14:00 - End of Rafting
15:00 - Food in a tavern in the village of Proti, Serres (After the meal, a leisurely walk in the village can follow for anyone who wishes)
17:00 - Departure for Thessaloniki
Sunday 11/21/21 (Edessa Waterfalls & Pozar Baths)
07:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 - Departure by bus from Thessaloniki
10:00 - Arrival at the waterfalls of Edessa and time for coffee
11:30 - Departure for the Pozar Baths
12:00 - Arrival at Pozar Baths and free time for swimming and eating
15:00 - Departure for Thessaloniki
18:00 - Free time in Thessaloniki
Monday 22/11/21
07:00 - 10:00: Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 - Free time in Thessaloniki (shopping, food, walks)
19:00 - Departure from the ABC hotel for the airport of Macedonia
21:30 - Departure by air from Macedonia airport
23:30 - Arrival at Larnaca airport
What should I have with me:
- Swimwear, towel, slippers
- Leggings, comfortable, clothes, two pairs of sneakers
- Small backpack
- Raincoat
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Camera (optional)
- Covid-19 protection mask
Participation cost (per person):
600 euros for accommodation in a single room
530 euros for accommodation in a double room
530 euros for accommodation in a triple room
CAUTION!!! The amount is paid in the following bank accounts. The amount can be paid in two installments, 30% for reservation within 4 days after your reservation and the remaining 70% until October 17. Otherwise, the reservation is canceled.
• BANK OF CYPRUS: CY95 0020 0195 0000 3570 3249 2261 or through the quick pay bank of cyprus service at 99251074 (Payee: Andreas Tsangaris)
• HELLENIC BANK LTD: CY44 0050 0347 0003 4710 F293 4801 (Payee: Andreas Tsangaris)
The price includes:
1) Organization and escort from our office
2) Aviation and airport taxes - 20 kg suitcase & personal shoulder bag
3) All transfers (from airport to hotel-hotel to airport-excursion to Loutra Pozar, Edessa Waterfalls and Rafting on Aggiti Potamos)
4) Accommodation 3 nights at the ABC hotel in the center of Thessaloniki (Kamara) with breakfast
5) Rafting with professional river guides certified by the International Rafting Federation (IRF)
6) All the necessary rafting equipment
The price does not include:
- The food in the tavern. Each participant will pay separately.
- Admission to Pozar Baths will be paid on the spot and the price is 2 euros.
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Note 1. When you click to make a reservation, state the type of room (single, double, triple) you want.
Note 2. For the best operation of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the escorts.
Note 3. The first installment must be paid 4 days after the registration to confirm the reservation. In case of cancellation of the reservation until October 17, the amount will be refunded. From October 18 to October 31, 30% is refunded. From November 1 to November 19 the amount is non-refundable.
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