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!
Our driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje, with a comfortable A/C car/minivan and take you to the most beautiful
town in Macedonia, Ohrid. The two and a half drive to Ohrid is another chance to see the beautiful mountains and nature on the way. Once in Ohrid, you will have a nice walk by the lake, time to have a tasty lunch in a local restaurant, sightseeing tour of the old town of Ohrid, Samoil’s fortress, the “charsija” and you will get a chance to do some traditional Ohrid pearl jewelry shopping.
Some of the places you will most likely pass:
Lake Ohrid
St. Sofija church
Robevci house – museum
Antique theater
St. Bogorodica Peribleptos church
Gallery of Icons
Upper Gate
Samoil’s fortress
St. Clement – Plaosnik church
Church of St. John at Kaneo
The old bazaar – Charsija
The 1.100 years old “Chinar” tree
Pick Up
Departure point
Your hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje
Departure time
Daily at your preference
(suggested between 08:00am-09:00am)
Drop Off
Your hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje
Things To Bring
Printed voucher
Camera
Comfortable walking shoes
Inclusions
Pick-up and drop-off (hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje)
Pick-up and drop-off
English speaking driver/guide
All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
Exclusions
Meals and drinks
Entrance tickets
Optional boat ride on Ohrid Lake
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Duration 10 hours
Price
x Tour for 1 person (195 EUR)
x Tour for 2 persons (220 EUR)
x Tour for 3 persons (240 EUR)
x Tour for 4 persons (300 EUR)
x Tour for 5 persons (350 EUR)
x Tour for 6 persons (390 EUR)
x Tour for 7 persons (420 EUR)
x Tour for 8 persons (440 EUR)
Please note
Tour operates rain or shine, hot or cold, year round.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation more than a week in advance: administration costs of 15%
Cancellation between a week and 48 hours prior to departure date: 50% of the total amount
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date : 100% of the total amount
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