Ohrid 2 in 1 - old town tour and cooking class
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
In this guided tour you will get a chance to see the oldest part of Ohrid, and to have a cooking experience. The exploration through its magnificent architecture will sure give you an experience you'll never forget! I will share with you many stories while walking. We will start the walking tour from the main squire and go first on the presentation of filigree. Next, we are going on presentation of handmade paper and our next point will be St.Sofia church, one of the biggest and oldest churches in Ohrid. Next point will be presentation of famous Ohrid pearls, and continuing to Ancient Theatre where you will be fascinated of the view of the lake Ohrid . After walking tour the travelers will be picked up by car and transported to the nearby farmhouse (10min.driving) to participate in cooking of traditional meal named "komat" by hands on kneading and then of course tasting the komat while drinking macedonian wine and coffee. Then will be dropped off to the meeting point.
Inclusions
What's included
- hands on participation on preparing the meals and food tasting
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Antique Theater is located at the foot of the eastern slope of the higher Ohrid hill, under Samuel's Fortress, near one of the main entrances to the fortified city-the Upper Gate, from where one captures the unforgettable view of the lake and the mountains that surround it. It was built more than two millennia, sometime at the end of 3rd or the beginning of 2nd century during the late Hellenism and was intended for plays, musical and poetry performances for the lovers of theater art.
In 1996, the House of Robev Family was put under protection of the Law on Protection of Cultural Monuments of the Republic of Macedonia as a valuable cultural and historical built heritage with the distinctive features of the old Ohrid architecture from the 19th century.Our guide will accompany you on each level and explaining what you'll see on each level.
The interior of the church has been preserved with frescoes from the 11th, 12th and 13th century, which represent some of the most significant achievements in Byzantine painting of the time. The main part of the church was built in the 11th century, while external additions were built by Archbishop Gregory II in the 14th century. Our guide will accompany you on each level and explaining what you'll see on each level.
Travellers will have the opportunity to see presentation of making the famous ohrid pearl which has almost hundred years tradition in Ohrid and is well known worldwide. Its receipt is best kept secret. Our guide will accompany you on presentation of making famous Ohrid pearls.
Learn the secrets of Macedonian cuisine, with this unique experience in our cozy village house. You will have an opportunity to put your hands into the flour and prepare the specialties named burek and komat, by kneading the dough. The class is completely hands-on and begins with the introduction of the ingredients over a glass of coffee or wine. Taste your handmade prepared komat,, while drinking a glass of famous Macedonian wine and spending some beautiful time in nature. * Small-group tour ensures a personal experience * Rare opportunity to spend time with a local * Includes drinks * Enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will wearing the license and will have small red flag
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ohrid cooking classes
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ohrid
- Its from-price is 21% above the median of the 82 experiences we list in Ohrid.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 60 of 82.
- 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.
