Secrets of West Balkans

After the breakfast, departure from the hotel. On the way to Ohrid, at first, we will visit Matka Canyon, positioned near Skopje, which is the usual natural escape for locals. Here we will visit “St. Andrea” church, followed by a boat tour in the picturesque canyon up to Vrelo Cave – listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world. We will continue the tour to Tetovo (40 km), where we will visit the unique “Painted Mosque“ from the 15th century, and “Arabati Baba Tekke“. The tour continues to the city with 365 churches – Ohrid. Dinner. Hotel Overnight. 

After the breakfast, there is an organised walking tour to the old town of Ohrid - a UNESCO site. Starting from the central square, to the Ohrid Museum – the house of Robev family, the church of “St. Sophia“ from the 11th century, the antic amphitheatre, and the church of “Holy Virgin Perivleptos” with beautiful frescoes from the 13th  century. Next stop is the Samoil Fortress with its splendid view. The tour continues with Plaoshnik with its 4th century basilica mosaics, and “St. Clement“church. After a 300-meter walk, we will visit the most photographed spot in Ohrid – “St. Jovan Kaneo” church, built on a lake cliff. Lunch at a restaurant in the Old Town – we suggest you try the Ohrid Trout. Free time for individual activities. In the evening, optional Macedonian Night – traditional dinner with folklore ensemble. Hotel Overnight. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Organised Boat Tour to the mystical monastery of “St Naum”. The tour continues by the Lake Coast with a view of the National Park Galičica, sailing to the most southern spot of Ohrid Lake. Disembarking at “St. Naum“ Monastery’s ground for sightseeing of the monastery and the springs of the river Black Drim. Lunch. Return to Ohrid in the afternoon. Dinner. Hotel Overnight.