Day tour of Ohrid & St. Naum, N Macedonia from Tirana

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Ancient Theatre of Ohrid

  A visit at the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country built in 200 BC. The open theatre has a perfect location: the two hills that surround it keep it protected from winds that could interfere with acoustics during performances.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  St. Jovan Kaneo

  Perched atop the precipice of Kaneo Beach, facing Lake Ohrid in the ancient city of Ohrid, North Macedonia stands a majestic church devoted to John of Patmos, the author of Revelation, who some believe to be the esteemed John the Apostle.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Ohrid

  Venture to the City center and the venerable Old Bazaar area, where we can observe the traditional dwellings of Ohrid. Much of the city is laid with Stone, explaining why it was initially known as Lyhnidas, derived from Latin (an exquisite gemstone radiating brightness).

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Bay of the Bones Museum

  we will have a 10 minute stop for photos where the guide will also explain the site and you can enjoy the beautiful views and the lake houses reconstruction of the Late Iron Age .

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Monastery of Saint Naum

  After our reverent visit to Ohrid, we shall venture to the illustrious Monastery of Sveti Naum. This revered place of worship is where the blessed St. Naum is laid to rest. People from lands far and wide gather here to pay tribute to their faith. Notably, the Monastery Complex was part of the Albanian border from 1912-1925, until it was subsequently returned to Yugoslavia. Continuing our pilgrimage, we shall make our way to the quaint town of Tushemisht, which holds many resemblances to the holy city of Ohrid, given its resounding adherence to the Eastern Orthodox faith

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Pogradec (Pass by)

  We continue our drive all arund the lake Ohrid from the Albanian side enjoying a very panoramic view.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travel time is included on the total duration of the tour
• We don’t hold responsibility if the border control denies your entry to the country resulting in a cancellation of the tour
• Dont forget your PASSPORT - make sure your passport is eligible for entering North Macedonia and back to Albania

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