Overview
Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ohrid in North Macedonia in this small group tour from Tirana, Albania.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Petrol
Private transportation
Tourist taxes, Road taxes, International car insurance
Professional tour leader
Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana
Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
Personal spending, Souvenirs
Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office in Tirana
Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, 3rd Floor, Tiranë 1001, Albania
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Tirana
Our professional tour leader will pick you up at your hotel in Tirana and depart towards North Macedonia.
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Struga
1 hour
Struga (N. Macedonia) will be our first stop. We will have a quick drink by the beautiful source of Drini River, one of the longest in Western Balkans.
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Ohrid
1 hour
After a short visit in Struga we will drive towards Ohrid. The town of Ohrid is one of the most seductive destinations in N. Macedonia, indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. Ohrid city and Ohrid Lake are part of UNESCO World Heritage since 1980.
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Lake Ohrid
1 hour
Ohrid Lake and its surroundings where inhabited by the Illyrian Tribe of Enkeleys. The Lake was named by the Romans as “Lyhnidas” (the Light Lake). Our tour continues to the city of Ohrid (UNESCO world heritage) an important centre of Orthodoxy.
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Ohrid
2 hours
We will visit the famous view point of church of St. John, the church of St. Nicolas and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke. Ohrid became an important centre for the Orthodox believers during the Byzantine Empire and is famous for its 365 Orthodox churches, said to have one church for each day of the year. During the Ottoman Empire the city grew on the hills and surrounding areas by the lake. The houses were built with a very specific architecture that created narrowed streets, tunnels and tiny yards on the hilly terrain, making it possible for every house to have a good view of the lake. Today the city is famous for its architecture, the churches, the castle on top of the city, the amphitheatre, the beautiful view of the lake surrounded by mountains and the pearls from the lake.
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Tirana
30 min
Driving back to Tirana, remarks the end of this day tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Tirane).
Additional Information
- Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour leader/driver as an international practice to tip good service.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Tour of North Macedonia; Ohrid & Struga from Tirana
Can I cancel Tour of North Macedonia; Ohrid & Struga from Tirana for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10–12 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The tour departs from Choose Balkans office in Tirana Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit Twin Towers, Tower 2, 3rd Floor, Tiranë 1001, Albania Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Petrol
- Private transportation
- Tourist taxes, Road taxes, International car insurance
- Professional tour leader
- Hotel pick up and Hotel drop off in Tirana
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
What's not included?
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Personal spending, Souvenirs
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
Which places does it visit?
It visits Struga, Ohrid, Lake Ohrid.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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