Ohrid tour and a home-hosted lunch in Kuratica village in a day from Ohrid

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

If you want a good and deep experience of Ohrid, on this tour you will get to know the town history and beautiful places with our experienced guide. Ohrid lies on the shores of one of the oldest lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid. Everywhere in Ohrid, breathtaking views of the Lake will fill your eyes and cameras. Called the second Jerusalem on The Balkans, Ohrid is the center from where Christianity was spread in these lands. After the city tour, we continue to the small mountain village of Kuratica for a home-hosted lunch. Enjoy the traditional meal!

What's Included

Home-hosted meal in Kuratica
Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any preferred location in Ohrid
All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
Everything else not mentioned as included
Entrance fees
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in Ohrid

OR
Meeting point
Ohrid

Pick-up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in Ohrid

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ancient Theatre of Ohrid

    Ancient Theater in Ohrid is located at the foot of the eastern slope of the higher Ohrid hill, under Samuel’s Fortress. It is near one of the main entrances to the fortified city – the Upper Gate, from where one may capture and enjoy in the unforgettable breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding mountains.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Church of the Virgin Mary Peribleptos

    The fresco painting in this church represents some of the first works of the most prestigious medieval painters Michael and Eutychios. Their dramatic expressiveness was the basis of the new trend in Byzantine art from this epoch, called “The Renaissance of the Paleologues”, which was the last chapter of the Byzantine art.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Tsar Samuel's Fortress

    The remains are a witness of the fortified city that Ohrid one was. The fortress still remains today watching over Ohrid.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Plaoshnik

    Just under the Samuil Fortress is the Plaoshnik Archeological site. Today around Saint Clement church in Plaosnik settlement there is an ongoing project for reconstructing the first Slavic University where the seat of the Faculty for Theology will be transferred.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    St. Jovan Kaneo

    Standing alone on a cliff overlooking the Lake of Ohrid, above the fishing settlement of Kaneo, it is one of the landmarks of the old town of Ohrid and a favorite symbol in the entire city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Church of Hagia Sophia

    The church as it is today was renovated and adorned with frescoes in the time of the archbishop Leo, between 1037 and 1056.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Kuratica

    After the Ohrid city tour, we continue to the small mountain village of Kuratica in the massive of Mazatar on the Plakenska Mountain. Our hosts will prepare a special meal just for us. In the meantime, depending on the availability, you can make a short donkey ride or just hike in the beautiful surrounding.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please, wear comfortable walking shoes
Supplied by Experience Balkan

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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