Ohrid and Ohrid lake tour from Skopje

Private tour

Location: Macedonia

Activity: Walking Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 9 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Person (18-90)

270.00 €

Child (3-11)

75.00 €

Total price 270.00 €

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Available from: 03/03/2025

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Highlights

The Ohrid fortress
Plaoshnik area
New St. Clement church
St. John Kaneo church
St Sofia church
Ohrid bazaar
St. Naum Monastery
Springs of Black Drim river at St. Naum monastery

All about the trip

Enjoy traveling with no other tourists and with the focused attention of an experienced local guide on this private day trip tour to Ohrid and Ohrid Lake from Skopje. Since 1979, the city and the lake of Ohrid are under the protection of UNESCO. Explore all the main attractions in Ohrid while avoiding crowds and keeping a social distance. Another perk of a private tour? Enjoy flexibility with timings and places visited, you can ask your driver or guide to make an extra stop or to extend a visit!

What is included in the price

Pick up/Drop off at any address within Skopje
Private transportation with air conditioned car, minivan or van according the itinerary
Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 1-3 pax guide will be a driver as well)
Visits inside Ohrid fortress, Holly area of Plaosnik, Church of St. Sofia and St. Naum monastery, including entrance fees, 1 bottle of water per person and WiFi on board - complementary

What is not included in the price

Optional boat ride above the springs at St Naum - 10 EUR (to be ordered and paid on the spot)
Optional inside visits (could be required and paid in advance)
Guide on other language than English - supplement may apply)
Gratuities to the driver/guide (not mandatory)
Personal travel insurance
Personal spends during the tour

Instructions

The listed price is per person sharing DBL room.

Child price is valid when accompanied by two adults.

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks

Itinerary

The trip will start in the morning with a private transfer from Skopje to Ohrid. Passing through the western part of Macedonia in less than 3 hours drive and with one coffee stop, you will arrive in Ohrid. Start with a walking tour of Ohrid with our experienced local guide. Expect 2-3 hours of light walking. Because of the religious importance and its numerous churches and monasteries, Ohrid is famous as the “Macedonian Jerusalem”. According the history facts, there used to be 365 churches - a church for each day! In 12th century, the city was also the seat of Archbishop of Ohrid. Do not miss taking a scenic picture from Ohrid fortress. Other stops and highlights on the tour include a visit to the remains of the first Slavic university in the Balkans, a visit inside the recently rebuild Church of St Clement (entrance fee included), passing by the unique church of St. John - Kaneo, a boat ride from Kaneo with a panoramic view of Old town (included in the price) and finally, a visit to the cathedral church from 10th century, St. Sofia (inside, entrance fee included). Afterward, have lunch at any of the many traditional restaurants by Ohrid lake (optional).

In the afternoon, we'll have a light drive along the lake coast to visit another pearl located on the south part of the lake, the St. Naum monastery complex (inside, entrance fee included), with its unique church, originally built by St. Naum in the 9th century. As a final surprise - have an unforgettable 40-minute boat ride above the springs of Black Drim river (optional, can be ordered and paid on the spot). Later on, you can have a private transfer back to Skopje and arrival in Skopje early in the evenin

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel transfers in Skopje.
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.
Child price is valid when accompanied by two adults.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Visit Macedonia Incoming Tour, 3b Angel Dinev str. 2, Skopje, 1000, Macedonia, + 389 2 3098 314, stefan@visitmacedonia.mk.