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Offered languages
- German
- English
- Italian
Ohrid is a three hour drive south of Skopje, on a lake listed by UNESCO for both its cultural and its natural value. This day trip runs every Friday, leaves from the meeting spot at 08:30 and returns to Skopje in the evening. A local guide walks the old town with you, past the ancient theatre, Plaošnik and the walls of Samuel's Fortress, down the boardwalk that hangs over the water and around the headland to the magnificent church of St John at Kaneo. Then the afternoon in Ohrid is yours, about three hours of it, to swim between June and September, hold a lakefront table, or climb back up to the fortress. Entry tickets, meals and drinks stay optional and paid on site. The free afternoon opens up a few extras if you want them: a boat out of the harbour under the Kaneo cliffs with a swim stop off it, season, weather and lake conditions permitting, a browse through the shops for the region's hand made Ohrid pearls, or a lakefront brunch looking over the crystal clear waters of Lake Ohrid.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet across the former hotel "Bristol". The location is also across the Museum of the City of Skopje.
Itinerary
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1Skopje
Safe and comfortable transport in an air conditioned van or minibus direct from central Skopje to Ohrid and back. About three hours in total
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
A local guide walks you through Ohrid's UNESCO listed old town, past the ancient theatre, the Plaošnik monastery complex, and the walls of Samuel's Fortress, then along the lakefront boardwalk to the cliffside church of St John at Kaneo. Stone lanes, old houses leaning over the street, and views over the lake the whole way.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ohrid
Enjoy three hours after the guided walk however you desire. Swim in the lake if you're visiting between June and September, take the boat trip to the Kaneo cliffs if you've booked that option, wander the harbour and the shops along the lakefront for the region's famous Ohrid pearls, hold a table at a restaurant on the water, or just sit and take in the view. Whatever you choose, it's entirely at your own pace.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Skopje
Safe and comfortable transport in an air conditioned van or minibus from Ohrid back to Skopje. About three hours in total
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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