Cultural Day Trip to Korçë and Pogradec by Lake Ohrid

8 min • Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 1+Guided • Operated by Aria Travel Albania
National Museum of Medieval Art National Park of Drilon Saint Naum Monastery
Cultural Day Trip to Korçë and Pogradec by Lake OhridCultural Day Trip to Korçë and Pogradec by Lake OhridCultural Day Trip to Korçë and Pogradec by Lake Ohrid
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Why we love it?

This tour explores Korçë, known as the birthplace of Albania’s literary and artistic identity, where Ottoman, French, and Aromanian architectural influences shape the city’s unique charm. You’ll visit the National Museum of Medieval Art to see a collection of Byzantine icons and ecclesiastical objects, and explore the Mirahori Mosque, Albania’s oldest mosque. Strolling through the old bazaar offers a glimpse into local life, with opportunities to enjoy a drink or snack. The journey continues to Pogradec’s National Park of Drilon, where a sightseeing walk reveals natural beauty and local stories. An optional visit to Saint Naum Monastery in Macedonia is available for an additional cost. The tour includes air-conditioned transport but does not cover lunch or admission fees.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Visit Saint Naum Monastery (Macedonia) available, extra costs 60 € / vehicle

Itinerary

reflect this heritage

Korca is considered the birthplace of Albania's literary and artistic identity and city's charm and traditions continue to reflect this heritage. Korca's urban architecture, with its Ottoman, French and Aromanian influences, wide tree-lined boulevards and ample parks provide a completely unique experience in Albania. The city's markets, monuments, mosques and churches (dating back to early Byzantine and Ottoman times) highlight the significance of this important Balkan crossroads city.

museum to see the incredible collection of Byzantine art such as icons

we will visit the museum to see the incredible collection of Byzantine art such as icons, iconostasis, silver ecclesiastic objects etc.

Stop 3

literally the most ancent mosque in Albania, the Mirahori mosque is a highlight of this trip

Stop 4

we walk around in the old bazaar, we might have a drink or a snack in one of the nice bars here.

in Korce

After the visit in Korce, we drive to Pogradec where we take a sightseeing walk in the national park Drilon - Tushemisht where we enjoy the natural beauty and we will also unveil some highly classified state secrets ;)

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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