Ohrid Half-Day City Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG31586-37665
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the center of Christianity for all Slavs on a half-day tour of Ohrid, and discover the seat of the Archbishopric. See all the historic city’s main sights, such as the Cathedral of St. Sofia, the burial place of St. Kliment, and more.
Tour the city of Ohrid on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia on a half-day sightseeing tour of the center of Christianity for Slavs. The 4-hour guided tour takes in all the main sights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of only a handful inscribed both for their culture and natural landscape.
Walk through the Lower Gate to the Archeological Museum in the Robev Family House, and tour an exhibition of ancient artifacts, including a statue of the Goddess Isis. Continue to the 11th-century cathedral church of St. Sofia, the Ancient Theater from the 2nd century BC, and the beautiful icons at the church of St. Mary Perivleptos.
Get fantastic views of Ohrid Lake from the medieval walls of Samuil Fortress. Descend to Plaosnik at the crossroads of civilizations on Ohrid Hill. Visit the burial place of St. Kliment, and the newly reconstructed church of St. Pantelejmon. End at the church of St. Jovan Kaneo, one of Ohrid’s landmarks, before visiting the fisherman’s settlement of Kaneo for a boat trip on the lake.
Highlights
- Explore the center of Christianity for all Slavs on a tour of Ohrid
- Discover the pearl of the Balkans
- Go to the cathedral church of St. Sofia, one of the most important monuments of Macedonia
- Explore a crossroad of civilizations at Ohrid Hill
- See lovely Ohrid Lake, one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up from hotels in Ohrid
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.