Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
ID: GYG581323-986377
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
08:30 hours
Description
Visit North Macedonia’s most prestigious monastery, which is located deep in the forest. Behold one of the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases of the world.
Visit North Macedonia’s most prestigious monastery, which is located deep in the forest. A medieval place where monks isolate themselves from the rest of the modern world, so they can devote themselves entirely to their faith. The monastery households of the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases in the world. According to legends this iconostasis is a source of many ancient secrets.
After some free time and optional lunch, you continue the journey towards the Duff Waterfalls. While entering the Natural Park of Mavrovo, which is the biggest in the whole Balkan, the path will lead you to the village of Rostushe and the canyon of the Rostushka river. At some points this canyon has a stunning dept of 100 meters. While enjoying this short walk, our guide will provide you astonishing tales about the flora and fauna of the National Park of Mavrovo. At the end you will be brought back to your accommodation.
Interesting fact: Did you know that the name Macedonia, nowadays north and south, is mentioned several times in the bible and is one of the most concentrated with monasteries and churches in the whole world?!
Highlights
- Take a look into the life of the North Macedonian monks.
- Hike in the National Park of Mavrovo to enjoy the waterfalls of Duf.
- Discover the traditional architecture and the holiest relic of the monastery.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
The possibility of having lunch is optional and costs an additional price of €15,- p. person.
By hot whether it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
We can pick you up at every accommodation which is located between Struga and Pestani.
Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside before the entrance of your accommodation. In case there is no possibility for cars in front of your accommodation, then please wait on the nearest road. We thank you ahead.
If you have questions about the pick-up service, contact us by phone or mail.
booking@ktm-voyage.com or +389 72 236 288 / +389 722 362
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
