Ohrid

City of Ohrid is known also as ‘Jerusalem of the Balkans’ because it is home to 365 churches, one church for every day of the year. The city is of great importance in nature, history and also culturally offering many attractions for visitors. Monuments, monasteries,museums and its picturesque houses make it a perfect choice for tourists. Popular attractions in Ohrid city include the ancient city, ancient Theater of Ohrid, St Samuel Fortress,St Clement church, St Sophia church, Monastery of St Naum and many more. The city is lively too and can be quite busy and during the most busy months a lot of tourists travel here. Ohrid city is recommended for everyone and will pass your expectations but a visit in this city will be even better for those who are of particular interest in: nature, history, archeology, culture.

Ohrid has been in the past the capital of the Bulgarian Empire. One of the oldest Universities in the world, now the restored Monastery of Plaosnik, is located in Ohrid. It dates at least before the 10th century making Ohrid a place of great importance and a source of knowledge in literacy. Ohrid city is also one of few sites in the world that are listed in 2 categories in UNESCO’s World Heritage list; it has passed the criteria as both a Cultural and also Natural site.

Struga is also an important city that attracts a lot of tourists especially during the summer months. It is far quieter than Ohrid and you can expect to enjoy a peaceful experience visiting this beautiful city. Popular attractions in Struga include the old bazaar, chamber pots made of clay, at the house of the Miladinovci Brothers,Churches and monasteries dating from centuries ago like St George Church, St Nicholas Church and other historical and cultural sites. The river Drin flows in town adding to its picturesque looks. Interesting activities : Every summer during August, at the ‘Poetry Bridge’ Struga holds ‘Struga Poetry Evenings’ which is attended by poets, writers and artists from different countries across the world.

Lake Ohrid is very important for Albania and especially the city that is built on its shore, Pogradec. It is home to a lot of freshwater species , birds and is a very important site for tourism and economy even though in this aspect it is still not as developed as the Macedonian part. Recent years have seen some development in infrastructure and most people in Pogradec are focused on tourism and have turned their houses into rented rooms or apartments as the demand for accommodation has increased.

The area around this city is very rich in nature and culture . Pogradec is visited by thousand of tourists every year and this is not a surprise as the scenery around the city and Lake Ohrid make it a top destination to consider for your vacations , starting from a daily tour to multi day tour Pogradec is a very recommended city during your trip in Albania. Small village of Lin with its stone houses near Pogradec dates from the Iron Age. It offers Late Antique mosaics and also there is a Basilica over the hill which are very good options for tourists. Other important places are Tushemisht and Drilon Park where you can enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by Swans and beautiful nature. Also you can enjoy a walk near lake shores as there is a very long road made for walking, not forgetting the bicycle lane which runs for 18 kilometers uninterrupted from Lin village to Pogradec city just by the lake shore making it a perfect choice for adventurers and those who like bicycle riding. Pogradec is home to some cultural events especially during the summer months and also there are some festivals about food and wine. Cuisine is special too and the region is noted for their fish, ‘ngjala’ which you can notice along the road with local fishermans trying to sell their fresh catch.

The towns of Ohrid, Struga and Pogradec are located near the capitals of both countries, Albania, and North Macedonia. It takes no more than 2 and a half hours of driving to reach Ohrid from Tirana and less to arrive in Struga and Pogradec. It takes nearly 3 hours to access Ohrid from Skopje. The road from Tirana is in very good condition and the proximity makes it a very good choice to consider for both daily tours and multi-day tours.

Ohrid is a good choice in every season and the right time greatly depends on your interest. The summer months are busier with tourists and the cities are more lively during this time. But as we explained in this article the cities offer much more and if you are interested in archaeology, and also for a visit of interest in culture and history then any time is the perfect time.

Being an interest for tourists , all 3 cities have developed infrastructure in accommodation. A number of hotels have been built and also the locals have transformed their houses into guest houses and room apartments as the demand for accommodation has risen significantly in recent years .

Overall the prices are very affordable and economical starting from hotels and accommodation prices to restaurants.

We, ‘albaniatourism.al’ offer both daily and multi day guided tours in Lake Ohrid , Ohrid city, Pogradec, Struga etc. Our main starting route is from Tirana and we offer client pickup. Tours can be flexible and customized to clients preferences and also there are packages that we offer to clients. Tours around Lake Ohrid are recommended in each part of the year. You can expect to enjoy a tour filled with beautiful nature, scenery, and panorama. The site is rich in history, archaeology and also literacy and culture as it hosts a lot of museums,monasteries, ancient cities and theaters, hundreds of churches. Bird watching and rich fauna are also important aspects. Traditional cuisine and a lunch surrounded by swans in Drilon make a combination which is difficult to resist.

In cases of daily tours we offer a guided tour with a LICENSED English & Italian speaking Tour Lider with client pickup and departure early in the morning mainly from the city of Tirana or airport. Visit to the main attractions in Ohrid City, Struga and later at Pogradec with lunch at the beautiful park of Drilon. In multi day tours we make an extended visit to the main points of interest and also we stay for accommodation in Pogradec by the lakeshore at one of the best hotels the city has to offer. Comfortable transportation, Licensed English, Italian & Greek Speaking Tour Leader (also German speaking on request), communicative and friendly environment and also quality service is what you will find in your tour with us . Transportation We offer comfortable transportation during our tours and you will likely travel by a small van or a 4×4 Jeep so you will enjoy your experience overall.

We offer client pickup, at your request we can get at your hotel or airport in case you need.

In case you want to take your 4 paws with you during the trips, you can let us know and we will arrange a tour that pleases your requirements.

What is special about our tours is that we want our clients to remember they’re experience and have a look at it whenever they want, so we record our best moments using the most modern Drones and Professional aparats so the photos and videos will be of top quality just like your overall experience in this trip. One of our most recommended tours , get ready to enjoy a mixture of beautiful scenery , nature, culture, history, archaeology, and delicious cuisine in OHRID TOUR.