Full-Day Private Lake Ohrid and Albania Tour from Ohrid
Overview
Our distinct 90 km circle tour by land, around one of the world’s oldest and clearest freshwater lakes, inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO, will be touched by both Macedonian and Albanian cultures, customs and attractions.
This full day circle tour around Lake Ohrid will give you the opportunity to compare the similarities and diversities of the two countries; chance to taste some delicious fresh-water fish; witness some great historical and archaeological sites and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
This full day circle tour around Lake Ohrid will give you the opportunity to compare the similarities and diversities of the two countries; chance to taste some delicious fresh-water fish; witness some great historical and archaeological sites and enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off (hotel or any location of your preference in Ohrid or Struga)
- English speaking driver/guide
- All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Ohrid, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species.
Stop At: Bay of the Bones Museum, Gradiste, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Reconstructed village of stilt houses displaying Bronze & Iron Age items recovered from Lake Ohrid.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastery of Saint Naum, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
The Monastery of Saint Naum is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in North Macedonia, named after the medieval Saint Naum who founded it. It is situated along Lake Ohrid, 29 kilometres south of the city of Ohrid. The Lake Ohrid area, including St Naum, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Macedonia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pogradec, Pogradec, Korce County
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city of the Republic of Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and Continental climate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Lin, Lin, Korce County
Lin is a village in the former Udënisht Municipality in Korçë County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Pogradec.
Stop At: River Drim, Struga 6330 Republic of North Macedonia
The Black Drin, or Black Drim is a river in North Macedonia and Albania. It flows out of Lake Ohrid in Struga, North Macedonia. It is 149 km long and its drainage basin is 3, 504 km². Its average discharge is 118 m³/s. After about 56 km it crosses the border to Albania, west of Debar, Macedonia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Struga, Struga, Southwestern Region
Struga is a town and popular tourist destination situated in the south-western region of North Macedonia, lying on the shore of Lake Ohrid. The town of Struga is the seat of Struga Municipality.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Ohrid, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Lake Ohrid is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species.
Stop At: Bay of the Bones Museum, Gradiste, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
Reconstructed village of stilt houses displaying Bronze & Iron Age items recovered from Lake Ohrid.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastery of Saint Naum, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia
The Monastery of Saint Naum is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in North Macedonia, named after the medieval Saint Naum who founded it. It is situated along Lake Ohrid, 29 kilometres south of the city of Ohrid. The Lake Ohrid area, including St Naum, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Macedonia.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pogradec, Pogradec, Korce County
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city of the Republic of Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and Continental climate.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Lin, Lin, Korce County
Lin is a village in the former Udënisht Municipality in Korçë County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Pogradec.
Stop At: River Drim, Struga 6330 Republic of North Macedonia
The Black Drin, or Black Drim is a river in North Macedonia and Albania. It flows out of Lake Ohrid in Struga, North Macedonia. It is 149 km long and its drainage basin is 3, 504 km². Its average discharge is 118 m³/s. After about 56 km it crosses the border to Albania, west of Debar, Macedonia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Struga, Struga, Southwestern Region
Struga is a town and popular tourist destination situated in the south-western region of North Macedonia, lying on the shore of Lake Ohrid. The town of Struga is the seat of Struga Municipality.
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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.
Scenic44827
February 2020
It is worth to visit the lake , you can take boat , visit old city churches and moving around Ohrid . Orhid is the 2nd largest city of North Macedonia.
It is worth to visit the lake , you can take boat , visit old city churches and moving around Ohrid . Orhid is the 2nd largest city of North Macedonia.Kevin B
June 2018
A nice relaxing tour experiencing what the area surrounding the lake has to offer. Picked up from our hotel by our guide Marco who spoke excellent English and was very knowledgable. We had a lovely day exploring the sites and crossing the border into Albania and back again, although Albania does ...
A nice relaxing tour experiencing what the area surrounding the lake has to offer. Picked up from our hotel by our guide Marco who spoke excellent English and was very knowledgable. We had a lovely day exploring the sites and crossing the border into Albania and back again, although Albania does not have as much to offer for tourism as Macedonia it was nice to see the differences in the two countries. Stopping for lunch in Albania we had the opportunity to enjoy some local food before heading back over the border. The shore of the lake has some wonderfully scenery to enjoy as you travel along and for us was a great way to see the area.bengodonnell
August 2023
Great opportunity to see the Bay of Bones, St.Naum Monastery and Albania’s Lake Ohrid coast in one day. Igor was a wonderful guide and an expert on Macedonian history and culture. Great experience.
Great opportunity to see the Bay of Bones, St.Naum Monastery and Albania’s Lake Ohrid coast in one day. Igor was a wonderful guide and an expert on Macedonian history and culture. Great experience.Leona_T
September 2022
I did full day tour private tour of Lake Ohrid and Albania and had guide Martina and driver Jordan, both were excellent. The tour is a loop around Lake Ohrid and covers all the main sights including St Naum Monastery and bay of Bones and Struga in Macedonia side. It also includes the Albanian sid...
I did full day tour private tour of Lake Ohrid and Albania and had guide Martina and driver Jordan, both were excellent. The tour is a loop around Lake Ohrid and covers all the main sights including St Naum Monastery and bay of Bones and Struga in Macedonia side. It also includes the Albanian side of the lake with a stop in Pogradec where the highlight is trying Ohrid river trout. Martina gave lots of useful information and the pace of the tour was entirely up to me which was great so we could spend more time at the nicer places and no time wasted going to souvenir shops for example. Highly recommend this tour especially if short on time in Ohrid (otherwise boat tour to St Naum is a whole day or have to rely on buses) and you want to see the stuff outside the old city and do it efficiently. Note that it does not include any sightseeing in the old city. Would definitely recommend!Dimitri_K
August 2022
We had a great day with our tour guide Toni which was a very nice man who knew a lot about everything we had visited and about the history and culture of Macedonia.
We had a great day with our tour guide Toni which was a very nice man who knew a lot about everything we had visited and about the history and culture of Macedonia.Elma_K
September 2023
Super dag gehad. Geweldige auto en een super gids Alexander. Alles tot in puntjes geregeld. We hebben zelfs onverwachts nog tour naar skopje geboekt.pas 's middags laat.ook dat hebben ze geregeld dat dat door kan gaan.dikke vette 10
Super dag gehad. Geweldige auto en een super gids Alexander. Alles tot in puntjes geregeld. We hebben zelfs onverwachts nog tour naar skopje geboekt.pas 's middags laat.ook dat hebben ze geregeld dat dat door kan gaan.dikke vette 10