Skopje-Ohrid Special Tour

Skopje, Macedonia
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There is no doubt that Ohrid is a tourist treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. Its natural beauty. With this tour you will see the oldest Lake in Europe,Beautiful churches and monasteries from 8th century.

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Stop At: Lake Ohrid, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia

Macedonia's side of Lake Ohrid was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, with the site being extended to also include the cultural and historic area of Ohrid in 1980. In 2010, NASA named one of Titan's lakes after it. In 2014, the Ohrid-Prespa Transboundary Reserve between Albania and North Macedonia was added to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Albania’s side of Lake Ohrid was also designated UNESCO world heritage status in 2019

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Old Town, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

Visiting the ancient theatre of Ohrid.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Samoil's Fortress, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia

Ohrid Fortress know as ,,Samuilova tvrdina'', was build from Philip the 2 of Macedon. During the late 900s, Macedonian King Samuil restored the fortress by rebuilding it into a medieval style stronghold which still stands as is today.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: St. Jovan Kaneo, Kaneo Plaosnik Pateka, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

Saint John at Kaneo is a Macedonian Orthodox church situated on the cliff over Kaneo Beach overlooking Lake Ohrid in the city of Ohrid, North Macedonia. The church is dedicated to John of Patmos, the writer of Revelation, who has been by some considered to be the same person as John the Apostle. The construction date of the church remains unknown but documents detailing the church property suggest that it was built before the year 1447. Archaeologists believe that the church was constructed some time before the rise of the Ottoman Empire very likely in the 13th century. Restoration work in 1964 led to the discovery of frescoes in its dome.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Sophia, Naehe See, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

The current church was built on the foundations of a metropolitan cathedral demolished in the first decade of the 6th century by the Barbarian invasions.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Saint Sophia
  • Entry/Admission - St. Jovan Kaneo

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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