Our tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Tirana / Durres and depart towards North Macedonia. Struga (N. Macedonia) will be our first stop and we can enjoy a coffee by the beautiful source of Drini River, one of the longest in Western Balkans. After a short visit in Struga we will continue on towards Ohrid. The town of Ohrid is one of the most beautiful destinations in N. Macedonia, indicated as one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. Ohrid city and Ohrid Lake are part of UNESCO World Heritage since 1980. We will visit the famous view point, the church of St. John, the church of St. Nicolas and the mosque Halveti Hayati Tekke. Ohrid became an important centre for the Orthodox believers during the Byzantine Empire and is famous for its 365 Orthodox churches, said to have one church for each day of the year. During the Ottoman Empire the city grew on the hills and surrounding areas by the lake. The houses were built with a very specific architecture that created narrowed streets, tunnels and tiny yards on the hilly terrain, making it possible for every house to have a good view of the lake. Today the city is famous for its architecture, the churches, the castle on top of the city, the amphitheatre, the beautiful view of the lake surrounded by mountains and of course the pearls which are found in the lake. We will have some free time to shop for souvenirs or buy lunch. Driving back to Tirana remarks the end of this day tour exploring a new country.
Please note, the return time will be dependent on traffic and border crossing, as peak summer periods may experience more traffic than usual.