Ohrid - Walking tour
ID: GYG524824-914329
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Country: North Macedonia
Country: North Macedonia
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Explore the beauties and the great history of Ohrid - the pearl of the Balkans in this 3-4 hour walking tour in the old part and the city center.
In this tour you will discover the rich history of Ohrid, dating from ancient times and you will visit some of the most important and sacred places in this hidden gem of Europe. Having 365 churches, so one church per every day of the year, Ohrid is also called the Jerusalem of the Balkans. You will have a unique opportunity to visit the most representative churches with unique Byzantine architecture and Medieval collections of frescoes from the 11th, 12th and the 13th century. You will also discover why Ohrid is the home of Slavic literature and visit the place where St. Clement created the Cyrillic alphabet and the first Slavic university. The walk through the streets of the old town will give you the opportunity to enjoy the most amazing sights of Ohrid Lake, the oldest and one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Also, you will have the opportunity to try some of the lake endemic fishes in the local restaurants and enjoy the tasty national cuisine and our traditional drink Rakija. Ohrid is waiting for you and it will surely impress you with its charm, incredible nature, lovely people and great food.
In this tour you will discover the rich history of Ohrid, dating from ancient times and you will visit some of the most important and sacred places in this hidden gem of Europe. Having 365 churches, so one church per every day of the year, Ohrid is also called the Jerusalem of the Balkans. You will have a unique opportunity to visit the most representative churches with unique Byzantine architecture and Medieval collections of frescoes from the 11th, 12th and the 13th century. You will also discover why Ohrid is the home of Slavic literature and visit the place where St. Clement created the Cyrillic alphabet and the first Slavic university. The walk through the streets of the old town will give you the opportunity to enjoy the most amazing sights of Ohrid Lake, the oldest and one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Also, you will have the opportunity to try some of the lake endemic fishes in the local restaurants and enjoy the tasty national cuisine and our traditional drink Rakija. Ohrid is waiting for you and it will surely impress you with its charm, incredible nature, lovely people and great food.
Highlights
- Discover Ohrid through this unique journey from ancient to modern times.
- Enjoy a walk with amazing sights of the oldest lake in Europe.
- Taste the delicious Macedonian food and our most traditional drinks and dishes.
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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.