City tour Ohrid
ID: GYG592641-998435
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Country: North Macedonia
Country: North Macedonia
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Experience the highlights of Ohrid the "Jerusalem of the Balkan" in a couple of hours and get to know the city.
Ohrid is fully decorated with historical, cultural and religious gems. Some of these remaining’s dates back from the antiquity. With her specific architecture Ohrid attracts a growing number of tourists each year, but as an alternative destination still remains calm. Since 1979, the old city and the lake of Ohrid are both listed as UNESCO world heritage.
During this city tour you will visit various highlights, such as the statue of St. Kliment, the boulevard, the 13th century church of St. Sofija, amphitheater and many more. After a coffee break you will further explore the vibrant old city, until you reach the world-famous church St. John Kaneo. Located on the steep rock above the shiny blue lake, this church is described by the Dutch writer A. den Doolaard, as the place where heaven and earth meet each other. Our guide will enlighten your knowledge with the magnificent stories of the city.
Optional: at the end you can choose to go back by boat, walk back with the guide or explore the city further on your own.
Interesting fact: Did you know that Ohrid households 365 churches and monasteries dedicated to each day of the year.
Ohrid is fully decorated with historical, cultural and religious gems. Some of these remaining’s dates back from the antiquity. With her specific architecture Ohrid attracts a growing number of tourists each year, but as an alternative destination still remains calm. Since 1979, the old city and the lake of Ohrid are both listed as UNESCO world heritage.
During this city tour you will visit various highlights, such as the statue of St. Kliment, the boulevard, the 13th century church of St. Sofija, amphitheater and many more. After a coffee break you will further explore the vibrant old city, until you reach the world-famous church St. John Kaneo. Located on the steep rock above the shiny blue lake, this church is described by the Dutch writer A. den Doolaard, as the place where heaven and earth meet each other. Our guide will enlighten your knowledge with the magnificent stories of the city.
Optional: at the end you can choose to go back by boat, walk back with the guide or explore the city further on your own.
Interesting fact: Did you know that Ohrid households 365 churches and monasteries dedicated to each day of the year.
Highlights
- Combined with a guide investigate the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkan’.
- Understand the way of life in this ancient city.
- Learn about the background of the most popular North Macedonian destination.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kindly wear comfortable shoes.
By hot whether it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
At the end you can choose to go back by boat (at own cost), walk back with the guide or explore the city further on your own.
In front of the statue St. Naum Ohridski, at the docks.
By hot whether it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
At the end you can choose to go back by boat (at own cost), walk back with the guide or explore the city further on your own.
In front of the statue St. Naum Ohridski, at the docks.
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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.