SKOPJE AND OHRID IN 4 DAYS

Take delight in sightseeing Skopje, the capital city, and Ohrid, one of the most ancient towns in Europe and part of UNESCO’s World Natural and Cultural Heritage. Skopje is mostly notable for the Old Bazaar, which was the main center of commerce during the Ottoman rule, and the Mother Theresa Memorial House, while Ohrid is famous for once having 365 churches and for being called the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkans”. The magnificent cities of Skopje and Ohrid offer the most exciting places to go, as they both present their history at every single corner.

Day 1

Arrival at the Alexander the Great airport, tranfer to a hotel and accomodation followed by a welcome drink. Skopje sightseeing, conducted by a local tour guide (the Bitpazar market, the Old Bazaar (Stara Charsija), the Kale Fortress, lunch at a local restaurant, the St. Dimitrija church, the Karpos Uprising Square, a visit to the new buildings that are part of the Skopje 2014 project, the Mother Theresa Memorial House). At night-free time (experiencing Skopje’s night life).

Day 2

On the way to Ohrid , paying a visit to the Matka Canyon. Departure for Ohrid with a stopover at the Vrutok village (the Vardar river springs) for lunch. Arrival at Ohrid and accomodation at a hotel. A night walk trough Ohrid (the old city).

Day 3

In the morning, departure for the monastery of St. Naum. A walking tour through the monastery complex and a visit to the surrounding churches. A boat tour through the St. Naum springs. Lunch at a traditional Macedonian restaurant. Returning to Ohrid with a stopover in the Bay of Bones. A sightseeing tour of Ohrid conducted by a local tour guide. Free time activities.

Day 4

After the breakfast , heading to the cave church of St. Arhangel Mihail in the Radozda village. A sightseeing tour of Struga (the springs and the esplanade of the Drim river). Lunch at a local restaurant. Departure for Skopje (airport).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• DURATION: 4 days – 3 nights

• AVAILABLE DURING: All year long

• INCLUSIONS: Accommodation: Skopje/Ohrid (4* Hotel/ BB), All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan, 4 lunch courses, , Professional guides (Skopje and Ohrid), Boat trip through the St.Naum springs, Entrance fee in the Bay of Bones Museum.

• EXCLUSIONS: Entrance fee for Museums, Room Service, drinks, travel insurance (recommended) , tips and gratuities (optional)