Tirana to Ohrid Private Tour: UNESCO Oldest Human Settlement in Europe
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Tirana
Embark on a private tour from Tirana to Ohrid, the UNESCO oldest human settlement in Europe. Explore the historic town and its 365 churches, known as the 'Jerusalem of the Balkan'.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tirana - Hotel Pick Up
  • St. Jovan Kaneo - Perched atop a cliff above Kaneo Beach, this church gazes out upon Lake Ohrid in Ohrid, North Macedonia. It is a shrine to John of Patmos, the author of the Book of Revelation, who is sometimes identified with John the Apostle.
  • Ohrid - Explore the heart of the city and the Old Bazaar, where Ohrid’s characteristic dwellings can be seen. The city’s pathways are laid with stone, which is why its original name was Lyhnidas, derived from the Latin term for a luminous precious stone.
  • Monastery of Saint Naum - Following our time in Ohrid, we’ll make our way to the Monastery of Sveti Naum. This sacred site is not only a monastery but also the final resting place of Saint Naum. It’s a pilgrimage destination for believers worldwide. The Monastery Complex was once within Albanian territory from 1912 to 1925 before being reassigned to Yugoslavia.
    Visit at Tushemisht
    Crossing the border from Macedonia into Albania, we’ll visit Tushemisht. Unlike many Albanian villages, it shares similarities with Ohrid, including the predominant Orthodox faith.
    Next, we’ll proceed to Tirana, marking the conclusion of our journey.
  • Tsar Samuel’s Fortress - Departing from Tirana at 09:00, we’ll travel southeastward into Albania. Upon crossing into Macedonia, we encounter Struga, a town named after a local legend involving a young boy.
    Adjacent to Struga is Ohrid, nestled on the lake’s edge, a historical melting pot of various cultures. Inhabited since ancient times by Illyrian and Greek tribes, it has been under the dominion of Romans, Byzantines, Bulgarians, Turks, Serbs, Yugoslavians, and now belongs to the sovereign Republic of North Macedonia.
    Perched on the city’s hills, Tsar Samuel’s Fortress was erected during the 10th century under the Bulgarian Tsar Samuil. It is thought to have been constructed on the site of an earlier fortification dating back to the 4th century BCE, attributed to Philip II.
What's Included
  • Road taxes and car insurance included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Included tickets to attractions
  • Expert tour guide provided
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Any Private Expenses or Tips
Additional Information

An article by UNESCO states that Ohrid is among the most ancient human habitats in Europe. It’s situated on the banks of Lake Ohrid, one of the world’s oldest lakes. Over the centuries, it’s been a meeting point for various cultures, traditions, and invasions.

Often referred to as the “Jerusalem of the Balkans”, Ohrid has significantly contributed to the proliferation of Slavic Orthodoxy. It once housed 365 Churches, each representing a day of the year, with origins tracing back to the 11th Century.

Location
Tirana
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Roving04845482428
Apr 16, 2024
Wonderful day in Ohrid - A wonderful tour to Ohrid. Our guide, Endri, guides us along the way to the fortress, visiting the lake and the churches, and ending in the old town of Ohrid. He showed us a scenic restaurant to eat lunch with a view of the lake. The tour almost got cancelled because no one else was joining, but Go as Local made a huge effort, and finally the tour proceed as scheduled with just two people on board. Kudos to them!!
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216saketp
Mar 17, 2024
Exciting fun day - Highly recommend and great way to see the country. Very friendly guide and took us to a good food place. The day was very well planned.
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Boiwanderer
Mar 17, 2024
Stunning lake Ohrid - Views from the fort and church in Ohrid are stunning. Lovely feeling in the old town with lots of places to eat and drink. My tour guide for the second day running was Xhulio, who once again was excellent with tips, history of the area and insights into life in the Balkans. We popped into Struga on the way back which was lovely and stopped on the way to Tirana for some traditional biscuits. A great trip once again!
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Helen_m
Mar 8, 2024
Great trip with “Go as Local” - We had a great trip with Engjell! We called “Go as Local” the night before our tour and messaged on Whatsapp just to confirm our pickup location and time. Engjell was on time, knowledgeable, and very helpful. We stopped for coffee on the way and he took us to a great restaurant for lunch! Overall it was a great trip and we would book again with this company in the future. I do recommend bringing cash to Ohrid if you can as a lot of shops did not accept card.
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Maurizio_m
Mar 3, 2024
5* - Xhulio was a great tour guide. Informative, kind and entertaining. Tour as described. Don’t forget your passport!
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Allanq5491zp
Mar 2, 2024
First Class day out full of interest - This was an excellent tour which began by being collected from our hotel on time. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, polite, considerate and thoroughly professional. The itinerary was well planned, well timed and completely met our needs and interests. Highly recommended.
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Arlenesg2310gh
Feb 20, 2024
Great day with Go As Local. - This was another wonderful day. Engjell was my guide and he was knowledgeable and delightful. It was a long ride, but he kept it interesting with his knowledge of history. And current events in Albania. The lake, of course, is beautiful. Highly recommended!
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Joe_b
Feb 8, 2024
Magical Ohrid - Stunning scenery, great relaxed trip from Tirana with hotel pick up. Beautiful sunshine made for some spectacular scenery. Thanks to Julian for a wonderful trip
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117zhiy
Jan 16, 2024
Ohrid - Very amazing tour to Ohrid lake with our guide, travel around the old town, impressive natural scenery and great fish meal at the end.
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Lucb7
Dec 12, 2023
Perfect day tour !! - I really recommend this tour . It was perfectly organized . Xhulio is a very professional and also kind guide ! Ohrid is a very nice city .
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