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Full-Day Ohrid Lakeshore Excursion

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, History, Shore Excursion

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Albanian, English, Greek

Description

Sign up for an incredible excursion to visit the fisherman village of Lin situated on the western side of Ohrid Lake, the town of Pogradec, Drilon Park and the Tushemisht Village. Climb up a hill in the Lin Village to witness the Basilica ruins, spot swans in the freshwater of Drilon Park and lastly, meet the Albanian's favourite lady, Ms Ollga, in the ancient Tushemisht Village.

Highlights
  • See the Basilica ruins in the Village of Lin
  • Interact with the locals and learn about their lifestyle and culture
  • Meet Ms Teto Ollga in the Tushemisht Village
  • Spot beautiful swans in the Drilon park
  • Enjoy boating in the crystal clear waters of Lake Ohrid
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    • Depart from your hotel and meet your tour guide to reach the city of Elbasan. 
    • Take a coffee break in the city center and continue driving toward the east, following the route of the ancient Via Egnatia. Photo stops along the way. 
    • Take a halt at the Village of Lin and walk up a hill to see the ruins of the Basilica. Explore the village and meet locals. 
    • Drive to Pogradec to enjoy the shore of the lake and the main walking street along the coast.
    • Now, visit Drilon Park, which is covered with trees and surrounded by freshwaters. Go for a boat trip around the tiny island of the Swans. Then, move to Tushemisht village to meet Ms Ollga and listen to her story.
    • Lastly, taste the famous local dish “Lakror”.
    • Late afternoon, head back to the drop-off location, and the tour ends.
What's Included
  • Transport with a very comfortable A/C car or van
  • English-speaking Albanian tour guide
  • Hotel or Pier pick-up and drop off
What's Excluded
  • Entrance fees wherever needed
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Know before you go
  • Museums are closed on Mondays, except for any specific agreement in advance for visits of big groups, cruise ship visitors etc.
  • An adult must accompany children.
Meeting Point

Your Hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4EUR 280 Per Group
5 To 8EUR 400 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 310 / group