Albania & Greece in one day from Ohrid
Overview
In one day, we will be able to experience a piece of the culture and natural beauty of both Albania and Greece. We will explore Korca in Albania and Kastoria in Greece, two beautiful and very different towns.
Our first stop for the day will be the town of Korca, a small town, that is turning out to be one modern town in Albania, while the traces of communist isolation are still visible. We will be able to visit the Museum of Medival art, with some of the most beautiful preserved Medival objects from the surrounding. After the Korca sightseeing, we will continue our way to Greece in the town of Kastoria. Kastoria lies on the shores of the Orestiada lake, where you can see the most beautiful scenes of pelicans and cormorants swimming around. You can have lunch or a coffee break in some of the restaurants and cafes on the lake shores. We have a chance to visit the Cave of the Dragon on a guided tour. If the weather allows it, we can make the return trip through Galichica National Park.
Our first stop for the day will be the town of Korca, a small town, that is turning out to be one modern town in Albania, while the traces of communist isolation are still visible. We will be able to visit the Museum of Medival art, with some of the most beautiful preserved Medival objects from the surrounding. After the Korca sightseeing, we will continue our way to Greece in the town of Kastoria. Kastoria lies on the shores of the Orestiada lake, where you can see the most beautiful scenes of pelicans and cormorants swimming around. You can have lunch or a coffee break in some of the restaurants and cafes on the lake shores. We have a chance to visit the Cave of the Dragon on a guided tour. If the weather allows it, we can make the return trip through Galichica National Park.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any preferred location in Ohrid
- All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Korca Old Bazaar, Rrugica Piro Lena, Korce 7001 Albania
The old bazaar comprises 138 first category culture monuments. It is also called, the Bazaar of the Serenades, associated with the music which for centuries was composed and sung by people while walking with a guitar on the round cobblestone.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ngjallja e Krishtit Cathedral, Blv. Republika, Korce Albania
This imposing Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1995 on the foundations of the ruined St. George Church.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of Medieval Art, Rr. Sotir Peci No.2, Korce Albania
This museum is a must-see attraction for history and art lovers. The museum consists of a range of religious icons from the 13th and 14th Centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kastoria Lake, Kastoria 52100 Greece
We will walk on the shores of Orestiada Lake and enjoy the beauty of the local birds. We can enjoy our lunch in one of the local restaurants and taste the local cuisine.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cave of Dragon (Spilia tou drakou), Souggaridi 2nd km Paralimnias South Bay, Kastoria 521 00 Greece
The inside of the cave is divided into large parts of land and water, both adorned with impressive decoration of stalactites. It is a half an hour tour inside this beautiful cave called The Cave of the Dragon, according to the legend.
Duration: 50 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Korca Old Bazaar, Rrugica Piro Lena, Korce 7001 Albania
The old bazaar comprises 138 first category culture monuments. It is also called, the Bazaar of the Serenades, associated with the music which for centuries was composed and sung by people while walking with a guitar on the round cobblestone.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ngjallja e Krishtit Cathedral, Blv. Republika, Korce Albania
This imposing Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1995 on the foundations of the ruined St. George Church.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of Medieval Art, Rr. Sotir Peci No.2, Korce Albania
This museum is a must-see attraction for history and art lovers. The museum consists of a range of religious icons from the 13th and 14th Centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kastoria Lake, Kastoria 52100 Greece
We will walk on the shores of Orestiada Lake and enjoy the beauty of the local birds. We can enjoy our lunch in one of the local restaurants and taste the local cuisine.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cave of Dragon (Spilia tou drakou), Souggaridi 2nd km Paralimnias South Bay, Kastoria 521 00 Greece
The inside of the cave is divided into large parts of land and water, both adorned with impressive decoration of stalactites. It is a half an hour tour inside this beautiful cave called The Cave of the Dragon, according to the legend.
Duration: 50 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- In this tour we are crossing the border with Albania and Greece. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler;
- This tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
- We are constantly following the WHO recommendations and guidelines and are implementing all the necessary precautions for ensuring the health and safety for our travelers and our staff, as well as all the other people involved in the experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Richard_M
August 2022
I was fortunate and happy that I had the luxury of riding with Daniel who had picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel in Ohrid and took me on a adventure in which he has a talent of being social able that gave me a comfort of hanging out and exploring with a friend who is very knowledgeable o...
I was fortunate and happy that I had the luxury of riding with Daniel who had picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel in Ohrid and took me on a adventure in which he has a talent of being social able that gave me a comfort of hanging out and exploring with a friend who is very knowledgeable of locations, history and cultures and he has a knack of sharing the knowledge of interesting facts and answered every question I had and I will recommend him to coworkersKristina_A
August 2021
Beautiful trip to Korca, Albania and Kostoria, Greece in a savage, spectacular nature, accompanied by a guide (Daniel) organized perfectly that allowed me to discover two wonderful places. Daniel was professional, a competent guide and passionate about his work that allowed me to discover the cul...
Beautiful trip to Korca, Albania and Kostoria, Greece in a savage, spectacular nature, accompanied by a guide (Daniel) organized perfectly that allowed me to discover two wonderful places. Daniel was professional, a competent guide and passionate about his work that allowed me to discover the culture and tradition in these two countries.