Albania & Greece in one day from Ohrid
- 10–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver
- All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any preferred location in Ohrid
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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.
This imposing Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1995 on the foundations of the ruined St. George Church.
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Experience Balkan
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
How it compares in Ohrid
- Its from-price is 39% above the median of the 35 day trips we list in Ohrid.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 35.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ohrid
Ohrid is a lakeside town in North Macedonia on one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes, with a hilltop fortress and Byzantine churches.
Ohrid stands on the north-east shore of Lake Ohrid, which North Macedonia shares with Albania and which UNESCO lists for both its nature and its culture. The old town climbs a hill from the water to Samuel's Fortress, and the church of St John at Kaneo perches on a cliff above the lake. Frescoed Byzantine churches, among them St Sophia and St Clement's at Plaošnik, record the town's role as a centre of Slavic learning.
Top-ranked sights in Ohrid: Lake Ohrid.
