1-Day Lake Ohrid Tour with Struga, Saint Naum and Drilon Park

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll around the old town of Ohrid
• 02 Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ohrid
• 03 Visit Saint Naum Monastery, where the saint is buried
• 04 Marvel at the spring of the Black Drini River

Explore the old town of Ohrid on a cross-border day tour through North Macedonia and Albania, visiting landmarks such as Saint Sofia Basilica, the ancient theatre, Samuel's Fortress, Saint Clement Basilica, and the Roman ruins. Continue along the lakeshore to Saint Naum Monastery, where the saint is buried, and enjoy a short boat trip on Lake Ohrid to see its springs. The journey also includes the spring of the Black Drini River in Struga, with time to stroll through the tiny village of Tushemisht or relax among the swans and ducks at Drilon Park.

Visit Saint Naum Monastery, where the saint himself is buried inside the church.

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 No

Cities Ohrid, Struga

Languages Albanian, English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Around Lake Ohrid through North Macedonia and Albania

• Meet Dorian, your tour guide, and depart from the pier, hotel, or your specified meeting place to reach the border crossing to North Macedonia.
• Just after the border procedure, drive towards the town of Struga, where you can admire the spring of the Black Drini River.
• Continue along the shore of the lake to Ohrid, where you will begin a walking tour of the old town.
• Visit a handmade paper workshop, Saint Sofia Basilica, the ancient theatre, Samuel's Fortress, Saint Clement Basilica, and the Roman ruins.
• Walk around the hill, where spectacular views of the lake are mixed with the beauty of the Church of St. John at Kaneo.
• Visit Saint Naum Monastery, where the saint himself is buried inside the church.
• Continue the drive along the shore to reach the last Macedonian stretch before heading to Albania.
• Embark on a short boat trip to enjoy the springs of the lake before taking the way back home.
• Just after the border procedure, you may stroll around the tiny village of Tushemisht or enjoy the "fifth symphony" of the swans and ducks at Drilon Park.
• In the late afternoon, head back to the pier or your specified place.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a very comfortable air-conditioned car, minivan, or van, with international insurance for the vehicle.
• Professional, licensed, and certified tourist guide/driver.
• Hotel or pier pick-up and drop-off.

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees, wherever needed.
• Meals and drinks.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips and gratuities.

What to bring

• A valid passport, as you will be crossing the border.

Know before you go

• Museums are closed on Mondays, except by specific agreement in advance for visits by big groups, cruise ship visitors, etc.
• An adult must accompany children.
• This tour is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or for wheelchair users due to the hilly terrain.
• During this day trip, you will visit the old town of Ohrid. Situated on the shore of the lake of the same name, it is considered the most significant town around the lake. The city was known under the ancient name Lychnidos, probably meaning "city of light".
• According to a local legend, Ohrid used to have 365 churches, one for each day of the year. Because of this, it has received the nickname "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, which offer a warm atmosphere.
• Saint Naum Monastery and the little park surrounding it have a lot to offer and explore.
• Once you return to Albania, Tushemisht village and Drilon Park are the last nature sites to rest before the transfer back to your place.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel, port, airport, or your specified meeting place

Tour start

Ohrid, North Macedonia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.