The Pearl of Balkan – Ohrid
Ohrid, is a popular tourist destination for Eastern Europeans, for its affordability and range of activities. The entire town and lake of Ohrid are UNESCO World Heritage sites, for their ancient cultural significance and natural beauty.
The town of Ohrid is situated on the shore of Lake Ohrid, located about 170 km from Skopje, capital of Macedonia. Thanks to extraordinary natural beauty, rich historical and cultural heritage, Ohrid is part of the 1979 UNESCO world cultural heritage .The crystalline waters of the lake and affordable housing make it a magnet for summer vacation, transforming this sleepy little place in a very lively city. For Orthodox Macedonians Ohrid is the spiritual heart of their country and national pride.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monastery of Saint Naum, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
monastery complex St. Naum
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Ohrid, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Ohruid Lake
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of St. Clement of Ohrid, Saint Clement of Ohrid Boulevard, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
the place where we visit the newly built St. Clement’s Monastery Church which is dedicated to St. Clement, the patron of Ohrid, and St. Panteleimon and which stands beside the original site of St. Clement’s University
Duration: 15 minutes