From Skopje to Ohrid
You will start in a morning with private transfer from Skopje to Ohrid. Passing the western part of Macedonia, in 3 hours drive and one coffee stop, you will arrive in Ohrid.
Ohrid and Ohrid lake
Because of its religious importance Ohrid is also known as "Jerusalem on the Balkans". Its old town and plenty of churches and other sites are just part of the walking tour. Ohrid is known for once having 365 churches, one for each day of the year. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. In 1979 and in 1980 respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites.
Ohrid fortress of Tsar Samoil
According to recent excavations by Macedonian archaeologists, it was contended that this fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification, dated to the 4th century BC, which was probably built by King Philip II.
Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon
Rebuilt in 2002 on the foundations of the original church from 9th century, built by one of the greatest Macedonian saints, St. Clement who dedicated the church to St. Panteleimon.
St. John church - Kaneo
Saint John the Theologian, Kaneo or simply Saint John at Kaneo is a Macedonian Orthodox church situated on the cliff over Kaneo Beach overlooking Lake Ohrid. The church is dedicated to John of Patmos, the writer of Revelation, who has been by some considered to be the same person as John the Apostole. The construction date of the church remains unknown but documents detailing the church property suggest that it was built before the year 1447.
St Sofia church
It is one of the most important Byzantine churches in Macedonia and the biggest church in Ohrid. The current church was built on the foundations of a metropolitan cathedral demolished in the first decade of the 6th century. It was basically rebuilt in the last decade of the 10th century as a patriarchal cathedral in the form of a dome basilica.
St. Naum monastery
The Monastery of St. Naum is a magnificently massive complex, located 29 kilometers south of Ohrid, on a plateau close to the Albanian border. It is, without any doubt, one of the most attractive Macedonian tourist destinations. With a wonderful surrounding area, the St. Naum Monastery is a popular day trip where you can enjoy both nature and religious heritage. Monastery which is founded by St. Naum at 9thCentury is visited by pilgrims and travelers alike, this eastern orthodox monastery is one of the few with locational and architectural splendor. Overlooking Ohrid lake, the walls provide breathtaking panoramic views of the entire bay area. Near the monastery, you can enjoy a boat ride above the springs of the river Black Drim which flows into Ohrid lake (with supplement, to be paid on the spot)
