Day Trip to Ohrid and Saint Naum from Tirana
Why we love it?
The Day Trip to Ohrid and Saint Naum from Tirana offers a comprehensive 9-hour exploration of North Macedonia's stunning lakeside towns. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, as it combines visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ohrid, known for its ancient churches and vibrant culture, with the serene beauty of Saint Naum, famous for its picturesque monastery and crystal-clear waters. Distinctive highlights include the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Ohrid, engage with local traditions, and experience the rich heritage of a region that has been a cultural crossroads for centuries.
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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