Day Trip to Ohrid and Saint Naum from Tirana

9 hours • Not CancellableMin 2 participantsMeet on locationInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Aria Travel Albania • 4.9 from 172 reviews

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This full-day tour explores the rich cultural heritage of Ohrid old town, beginning with a visit to the Fortress of Samuel, offering panoramic views and historical context. You’ll continue to the Academy complex Plaoshnik, the church of Saint Sofia, and the church of St. John the Baptist, each reflecting the region’s religious and architectural history. The journey then takes you through Galichica National Park before arriving at St. Naum Monastery, set on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Along the way, the tour includes a stop at Elbasan Castle in Elbasan County, Albania, where you can appreciate the exterior of this historic fortress, although admission is not included. This tour suits travelers interested in history, architecture, and natural landscapes across both North Macedonia and Albania.
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Itinerary

Day Tour of Ohrid and Saint Naum

We start our tour at 8.30 a.m! Our first stop is Elbasan castle, where we see it's walls and the neighborhood that is a mixture of old and new buildings. Then we drive to Ohrid old town UNESCO and we start our visit from the fortress of Samuel, to the Academy complex Plaoshnik, church of Saint Sofia, the church of St. John the Baptist. Then we drive in Galichica National Park to arrive in St. Naum Monastery, situated in a picture perfect spot over Lake Ohrid UNESCO. After the visit we cross the border to stop at Drilon National Park where we can enjoy some free park, near Pogradec, on the shores of lake Ohrid. Then we head back to Albania to head back to Tirana.

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