Top Ohrid Full-day Tours

Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Lake Ohrid on this private tour and explore the entire lakeside in one day. Visit historic sites including St. Naum Monastery and the Bay of Bones, cross the Albanian border to the lakefront towns of Tushemishte and Pogradec, and see the Poetry Bridge and the Old Bazaar in Struga.

We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Ohrid. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.

With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Matka Canyon, Skopje Fortress, the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, and much more.

Cross the border from Macedonia for a chance to explore Albania on this private tour. Depart from Ohrid and head towards Tirana, Albania’s capital, to visit the National Archeological Museum, the Communist Enver Hoxha Museum, and the Et’hem Bej Mosque. Then, head to the Albanian coast to explore the amphitheater and archeological museum of Durres before heading back to Macedonia.

Explore and visit the nearest towns across the border in Albania from Ohrid, including one of probably the most rural and undeveloped areas, in Europe. Pogradec, a beautiful town on the shores of the Ohrid Lake; Korcha, a town that collides on the path of the history and modern; and Pustec, the natural untouched shore of the Prespa Lake, separated from the crowded busy world.

Spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breath-taking… This phenomenon represents the perfect place to discover peace and harmony. Meteora is a truly inspiring and sensational setting of overwhelming rock formations, but it is also a pilgrimage to a holy place for all Christians around the world. The ancient monasteries remain the memorials of a glorious past of the Eastern Christian world till present day.

Discover the historic town of Bitola on this full-day tour from Ohrid and benefit from the expertise of a private guide. Explore the ancient ruins of Heraclea Lynceststis, stroll down the bustling main street of Shirok Sokak, and visit sights such as the Old Bazaar, the Green Market, the Clock Tower and Yeni Mosque.

In one day, we will be able to experience a piece of the culture and natural beauty of both Albania and Greece. We will explore Korca in Albania and Kastoria in Greece, two beautiful and very different towns. Our first stop for the day will be the town of Korca, a small town, that is turning out to be one modern town in Albania, while the traces of communist isolation are still visible. We will be able to visit the Museum of Medival art, with some of the most beautiful preserved Medival objects from the surrounding. After the Korca sightseeing, we will continue our way to Greece in the town of Kastoria. Kastoria lies on the shores of the Orestiada lake, where you can see the most beautiful scenes of pelicans and cormorants swimming around. You can have lunch or a coffee break in some of the restaurants and cafes on the lake shores. We have a chance to visit the Cave of the Dragon on a guided tour. If the weather allows it, we can make the return trip through Galichica National Park.

Enjoy Macedonia’s historic monuments, fine wines and delicious cuisine on a private full-day tour from Ohrid. Explore the historic town of Bitola, visit the Paeonian ruins of ancient Stobi, then indulge in a delicious wine tasting lunch at the Popova Kula winery in Demir Kapija.

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Experience Macedonia’s rich culture and impressive natural environment on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the picturesque mountain peaks and pine forests of the country’s largest national park, Mavrovo, with an informative local guide. Then tour the historic St. Jovan Bigorski Monastery and enjoy a delicious, optional meal at a traditional “slow food” restaurant.

The wider surrounding of Ohrid abounds with small picturesque places and villages that can give you a beautiful natural experience. This is one of the tours that will show you the small village of Dihovo and reveal you the secret of the local home-hosted meals. You will be amazed by the views of both Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa from the top of the Galicica National Park. The guide will make your private experience even better with local history and tales. Enjoy!

On this tour, you can admire the large differences between Macedonia and Albania, in the landscape, culture, art... Until recently, Albania was a closed country, and now it is a popular travel destination. Today, you will see the capital of Albania, Tirana, and the main tourist city in Albania, Durres, settled on the shores of the Adriatic Sea.

Discover the Macedonian capital of Skopje on this full-day tour from Ohrid and explore at your own pace on a private tour. Visit sights including Skopje Fortress, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, the Stone Bridge, and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa; walk around the atmospheric Old Town and Old Bazaar, and admire views along the Vardar River.

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!

On this tour we will visit the biggest National Park in Macedonia, Mavrovo. During our drive to the park we will drive beside river Drim and we will enjoy on a amazing views on a two artificial lakes. We will visit the St. Bigorski Monastery, a calm beautiful place where we can enjoy and even talk with some of the monks, there we will also admire on the most beautiful iconostas in the Balkans. We will explore the surrounding nature and we will visit Duff waterfall where we will have nice walk to the waterfall trough a small canyon form by the river.

This tour will take you to the city of Councils, Bitola, where you can admire the mosaics in Heraclea Lyncestis, and visit the Museum of Bitola, and the room dedicated to the Father of Modern Turkey, Kemal Mustafa Atatürk. We will also visit the town with the highest altitude in the country, Krusevo, and visit the most interesting local sites.

We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Bitola. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.

Going on this trip will be a real escape from everyday life. We will feel the nature in Mavrovo National Park and visit the most spiritual place in the country, St. John Monastery Bigorski. We will visit two old villages situated in Bistra mountain to feel the rural life in this part of Macedonia. Enjoy!

Join the Pogradec and Korca Day Tour from Ohrid and discover the “Little Paris” of Albania. Korca is a magical city with a lot of important landmarks. It is worth mentioning that Korca was once a republic and had its own rules. Moreover, there you will visit the beautiful Cathedral of Korca and the museum of Gjon Mili. This museum is very fascinating, as this place was his first home and now it’s a place that represents his art. Furthermore, in Korca you will visit the old bazaar which is an Ottoman-style bazaar and offers handmade handicrafts. The next stop is Drilon, the National Park that is a place of peace where Lake Ohrid has created a small lake where you can take a small ride around the park. After Drilon, you are going to stop in Pogradec the town where the Lake Ohrid of the Albanian side nestles. The last stop on this fascinating day trip is the village of Lin. There you can see the Mosaic of the Ancient Basilica of Lin that dates 4-5 year A.D.

Surrounded by high mountains and deep canyons, the Mariovo region is interesting for its history, ethnology, traditions, and culture. Driving through Bitola, we arrive in the first Mariovo village Lovogradi, then Novaci. The wanted destination is the almost abandoned village of Zovich, famous for the beautiful Stonebridge, called the movie bridge, due to several movies filmed here. If we are lucky, we can talk to some of the locals, who are still living here. Every step of the way, beautiful views are capturing your view. We can make a good hike in the surroundings and make beautiful photos.

From the Jerusalem of Balkans to the beauty of 1001 windows, this Berat day trip from Ohridhas it all. You leave one historical place to visit another. The town of 1001 windows, the castle and the ancient feeling this place offers are outstanding. Berat is the town of legends and beautiful characteristic Ottoman architecture. Berat is one of the oldest towns in Albania and it dates back to the 5thcentury. Moreover, Berat is divided into three major quarters and forms a great architectural landscape. However, Berat before was called the city of 1000 windows only to be discovered later that they were 1001. Berat this white town, seen from afar looks like a place that belongs to Walt Disney’s movies. From archeological researches, this town shows that Albanian was a language spoken since ancient times. This beautiful town lies alongside river Osumi, and on the feet of Tomorri Mountains. This Berat Day trip from Ohrid will be an amazing experience for you!

Full day tour from Ohrid to National Park Mavrovo. On the way to Mavrovo, we will visit some towns and picturesque mountain villages. We will drive in the mountain area with beautiful views of canyons and rivers and variety of plants. National Park Mavrovo is the biggest national park in Macedonia. The road passes through the valley of the Black Drim River, and two other artificial lakes – Lake Debar and Lake Globocica.

If you want to travel a little further from Ohrid, we will go across the border and visit Thessaloniki. You will be able to visit this magnificent city, the second-largest in Greece, after the capital, Athens. In Thessaloniki, we can visit the Roman Rotunda, the White Tower (the city’s landmark), The Church of St. Demetrius – the city’s patron, The Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum.