Private Full-Day Best of Ohrid Tour from Skopje
This private full-day trip to the pearl on Macedonian crown, Ohrid, is a must do once you are in Macedonia. In only just about two and a half hours drive from Skopje, grab the chance to visit the town and lake of Ohrid, both preserved by UNESCO as places of environmental, historical and cultural significance. Get to see the many churches and archeological sites, witness some of the most beautiful and well preserved Byzantine frescoes and icons, relax and have some tasty bites in one of the charming local restaurants and cafes by the crystal clear waters of Ohrid lake.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Ohrid, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Take the chance to visit the town and lake of Ohrid, both preserved by UNESCO as places of environmental, historical and cultural significance.
Pass By: National Ohrid Museum - Robevci House, Boro Sain 10, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Passing by the museum of Ohrid - Robevci house, travellers will see an excellent example of typical Ohrid architecture
Stop At: Saint Sophia, Naehe See, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia
The cathedral church St. Sophia, located in the old part of Ohrid is valued for it's Medieval architecture and fresco paintings
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid, Ilindenska, Ohrid 6000, North Macedonia
Travellers will get few minutes to admire the old stones of the Ancient Theater
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Icon Gallery-Ohrid, Klimentov univerzitet bb, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia
The gallery that houses a great collection of Byzantine icons
Stop At: Tsar Samuel's Fortress, Braka Miladinovtsi st, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
For clients that decide to enter the Fortress there will be time to go around the fortress walls, enjoy the magnificent views on the town and lake of Ohrid and take photos
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaoshnik, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
For clients that decide to enter at Plaoshnik - the church of St. Clement there will be time to visit the church and the many excavations, layers of history around
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Jovan Kaneo, Kaneo Plaosnik Pateka, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia
Travellers will see the church on the cliff that is the most photographed landmark in Ohrid
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Optional boat ride on Ohrid Lake
- Tips and gratitudes for the guide
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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