Full-Day Ohrid Lakeshore Tour with Lin, Drilon and Tushemisht

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the Basilica ruins in the village of Lin
• 02 Interact with locals and learn about their lifestyle and culture
• 03 Meet Ms Teto Ollga in Tushemisht Village
• 04 Spot beautiful swans in Drilon Park
• 05 Enjoy a boat trip around the tiny island of the Swans

Sign up for an incredible full-day excursion along the Ohrid lakeshore, visiting the fisherman village of Lin on the western side of Lake Ohrid, the town of Pogradec, Drilon Park, and Tushemisht Village. Climb a hill in Lin to witness the Basilica ruins, enjoy the lakeside atmosphere in Pogradec, spot swans in the fresh waters of Drilon Park, and meet Albania's favourite lady, Ms Ollga, in the ancient village of Tushemisht. The experience ends with a taste of the famous local dish "Lakror".

Enjoy a boat trip around the tiny island of the Swans, then continue to Tushemisht Village to meet Ms Ollga and listen to her story.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Elbasan, Pogradec

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ohrid Lakeshore Excursion through Lin, Pogradec and Tushemisht

• Depart from your hotel and meet your tour guide before heading to the city of Elbasan.
• Take a coffee break in the city centre, then continue driving east along the route of the ancient Via Egnatia, with photo stops along the way.
• Stop at the village of Lin and walk up a hill to see the ruins of the Basilica. Explore the village and meet the locals.
• Drive to Pogradec to enjoy the lakeshore and the main walking street along the coast.
• Visit Drilon Park, covered with trees and surrounded by fresh waters. Enjoy a boat trip around the tiny island of the Swans, then continue to Tushemisht Village to meet Ms Ollga and listen to her story.
• Finally, taste the famous local dish "Lakror".
• In the late afternoon, head back to the drop-off location, where the tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable A/C car or van
• English-speaking Albanian tour guide
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• 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 made in advance for visits by large groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel

Tour start

Pogradec, Albania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.