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Full-Day Private Tour to Ohrid and Bitola from Skopje

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11 hours (approx.)
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Overview

From the capital, we are traveling to the main tourist attraction in Macedonia, the town of Ohrid. Ohrid lies on the shores of the oldest lake in Europe, Lake Ohrid. Everywhere in Ohrid, breathtaking views of the Lake will fill your eyes and cameras. Called the Jerusalem on The Balkans, Ohrid is the center from where Christianity was spread in these lands. We will continue to Bitola and visit Heraclea and the Bitola Museum. We will not miss the chance to have coffee or just enjoy the Shirok Sokak Street cafes.

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any preferred location in Skopje
  • All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
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Pick-up from your hotel or any other location of your preference in Skopje

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Ancient Theatre of Ohrid

The constructors built this ancient theater between two hills which protected it from winds, and thus the ancient theater has incredible acoustics. Because of its acoustics, it is chosen as one of the main stages where the Ohrid Summer Festival takes place.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of Holy Mary Peryvleptos

The fresco painting in this church represents some of the first works of the most prestigious medieval painters Michael and Eutychios. Their dramatic expressiveness was the basis of the new trend in Byzantine art from this epoch, called “The Renaissance of the Paleologues”, which was the last chapter of the Byzantine art. On the walls of this church, with extraordinary vitality, power, and obvious emotions, they have painted scenes from the life of the Mother of God and Jesus Christ.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tsar Samuel's Fortress

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 of Macedon.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaoshnik

There are remains from different periods, from the Age of Bronze to the Middle Ages. The remarkable epoch of the Early Christianity left its traces in form of an Christian basilicas with magnificent floor mosaics revealing the secrets of the spiritual life of the population. At the end of the 9th century the first Slavic Archbishop and creator of the Cyrillic alphabet, St Clement, came to this area where he started a strong educational and literary activity. He opened the first Slavic University and from there the old Slavic culture was spread.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Jovan Kaneo

Standing alone on a cliff overlooking the Lake of Ohrid, above the fishing settlement of Kaneo, it is one of the landmarks of the old town of Ohrid and a favorite symbol in the entire city. The architecture is a combination of Byzantine and Armenian elements.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of Saint Sophia

The church served as a cathedral church during Tzar Samoil’s ruling, and it was the central church of the Tzar Samoil patriarchy at that time. The church as it is today was renovated and adorned with frescoes in the time of the archbishop Leo, between 1037 and 1056.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Heraclea

It is an archaeological site located just 2 km from Bitola and represents the remains of the old town of Heraclea Lynchestys. The town was founded in the 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bitola Museum

Probably one of the most interesting parts of the museum, amongst the other galleries is the Memorial Room dedicated to the father of modern Turkey, Kemal Mustafa Ataturk, who finished military school in this very building.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Tour to Ohrid and Bitola from Skopje?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any preferred location in Skopje
  • All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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