Ohrid: Rural wine & dine experience Ohrid: Authentic wine & dine experience
ID: GYG446023-802121
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Epicurean exploration around the scenic countryside of Ohrid, where You will enjoy unspoiled nature while tasting premium wines from local varieties, followed by tasty meal prepared at a family home.
Upon pickup from Ohrid, You will be transferred to the nearby village of Openica. This is where You will be greeted at local boutique winery with unique background and story to tell. The winemakers will introduce You to their wine making methods, show You around the premises, also offer You to taste nice selection of their wines (and some spirits) made from local and international grape varieties. Their scenic setting and the quality of their wine labels will definitely leave a long-lasting impression from Your visit.
After this memorable wine tasting You will be transferred to the nearby village of Kuratica to be hosted by the family of Marina and Trene. After short walk around this scenic mountain village, homecooked lunch prepared by Your host family will be awaiting. Their family house is located in a small rural household which also includes permaculture and small pig and poultry farm. The meal is prepared from their own produce, with some ingredients sourced from the neighboring families. The dishes are seasonal and depend on availability (there is no fixed menu).
You will be served a meal to remember, with traditional homecooked dishes typical to the Ohrid countryside, with a taste that's bound to be forgotten because there are very few people who still prepare these dishes at present, mainly because of the depopulation of the rural areas (caused by rapid urbanization). Tours like this support the existence of small rural communities across Macedonia.
Highlights
- Savoring local Macedonian wine varieties from small batch wine producers
- Tasting genuine homecooked meal from seasonal dishes
- Exploring much less touristy areas near Ohrid
- Being a responsible traveler and supporting local rural communities
- Learn how ordinary people live in the Macedonian countryside
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour takes place on any weather conditions.
The restaurants, accommodation and activity providers on this trip are small family owned businesses which were carefully selected for their premium quality and service, and their involvement on our trips is crucial for their existence. By working with these suppliers, we make true local impact and enforce responsible travel around Macedonia.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before Your schedules pickup time.
The driver will be holding a sign with Your last name on it.
Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the schedules pickup time.
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.
