Ohrid, the Jerusalem of the Balkans

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Ohrid City Tour  or  “Jerusalem of the Balkans” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the number of Byzantine Churches located in the town.

 

About this tour

Ohrid is certainly the most suggestive location in the whole state of Northern Macedonia and one of the most beautiful in the Balkans. The city stands on the eastern shore of the lake that has the same name. Furthermore, one third  of it is Albanian and two thirds Macedonian. It is one of the oldest lakes in Europe and certainly one of the clearest. Despite the many villages villages around the shore, the water is as transparent and as fine glass.

Ohrid

In summer it is very crowded and in addition, you probably won’t enjoy the atmosphere . It is totally another story in low season. Surely a visit in this season helps to understand why UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. By the way it is one of the few cases where it is both natural and cultural heritage. In addition to the clear waters, Ohrid is famous for the number of Byzantine churches: originally there were 365, one for each day of the year. For this reason it was known as the Jerusalem of the Balkans.

• Meet with the driver – guide

• Short introduction of the tour before departure

• Transfer to the UNESCO town of Berat (approx 2.5 hours)

• Visit of the lower part of the town

• Transfer to the upper part and visit

• Visit of the Castle

• Byzantine Art Museum

• Transfer to the Winery

• Optional: Lunch in local house

Private English, Italian, Spanish Speaking Guide (Start & End in Tirane)

1 to 3 Person – 80, 00 Euro

Private transfer (Start & End in Tirane)

1 to 3 Person – 140, 00 Euro

Only private English speaking guide in Ohrid

1 to 3 Person – 80, 00 Euro

Note: Requests for bigger groups after each specific request.

Ohrid city tour

Thank you for choosing to enjoy on a day trip. It is our pleasure to assist you and to do so at our best, we advice you to book this tour at least 48 hours before. This allows us to have enough time to organize the tour, especially during the high season (March – October) and do our best to reward you with an awesome travel experience. Ohrid City Tour is suitable for children and adults, disabled people as well. Low level of fitness and the terrain and walking hours are moderate. We advice sport outfit and good walking shoes. Furthermore in spring and summer we recommend to wear a hat and sun cream because of the heat.