צפון מקדוניה: סיור יום באוכריד וסנט נאום
Summary
המסע שלנו מתחיל בעיר ההיסטורית אוכריד, שם הזמן נראה קפוא ברחובותיה הקסומים. אוכריד, המפורסמת ב-365 כנסיותיה, שכל אחת מהן מציגה השפעות מהתקופה הרומית ועד העות'מאנית, מציעה נקודות תצפית מדהימות, טירות עתיקות וחוויה תרבותית עשירה.
לאחר מכן ניסע לאורך היקף האגם הציורי אל מנזר סנט נאום בן 1200 השנים. פלא אדריכלי זה מהווה עדות ליופי והיסטוריה מתמשכים.
בחציית אלבניה, נעצור בפארק דרילון, מקלט שלו שבו נהר דרילון זורם בחן אל אגם אוכריד, ויוצר מערכת אקולוגית שלווה המעוטרת בברבורים.
היעד הסופי שלנו הוא העיר העתיקה המקסימה לין, השוכנת על חצי אי לאורך חופיו המערביים של אגם אוכריד. עם בתיה מימי הביניים ונופים עוצרי נשימה מהר קאפה ת'אנה, לין מספקת סיום ציורי להרפתקה שלנו לפני שנחזור לטירנה.
Itinerary & Details
אוכריד, עיר 365 הכנסיות
- המסע שלכם מתחיל בטירנה עם מדריך הטיולים שלכם שיאסוף אתכם בזמן ובמיקום שנקבעו. התחנה הראשונה שלכם תהיה אוכריד, עיר שנראית כאילו הזמן לא נגע בה. אוכריד מתגאה בהיסטוריה המשתרעת עוד מהתקופה ההלניסטית העתיקה, ועוברת דרך תקופות האימפריה הרומית והאימפריה העות'מאנית. עם המיזוג המדהים של אדריכלות אורתודוקסית ואסלאמית ועם מספר מדהים של 365 כנסיות, שכל אחת מהן מסמלת יום בשנה, אוכריד היא באמת ייחודית.
- בזמן שתטיילו ברחובות הקסומים של העיר העתיקה, תחקרו את הכנסיות המרכזיות, כמו סנט סופיה, סנט ג'ובאני וסנט קלמנט. תוכלו גם להתפעל ממבצר סמויל מימי הביניים, לבקר בסדנה הלאומית לנייר בעבודת יד, ולשקוע בתרבות העשירה באמפיתיאטרון אוכריד, בין שאר החוויות המרתקות שמחכות לכם בעיר יוצאת הדופן הזו.
- לאחר ארוחת צהריים על שפת האגם כדי לטעון את עצמכם באנרגיה, תמשיכו את מסענו לסנט נאום.
מפרץ העצמות
- תעשו עצירה קצרה במפרץ העצמות לתמונות ולקצת היסטוריה.
מנזר סנט נאום
- בזמן נסיעה לאורך גבולות אגם אוכריד, תיתקלו בקרוב במנזר סנט נאום. בעודכם מתפעלים מהארכיטקטורה הביזנטית העתיקה שעמדה על כנה במשך אלף שנים, תמשיכו לחקור את פנים המנזר. בפנים, תבקרו בכנסייה המרכזית של המנזר ותיהנו מהנוף הציורי של האגם מנקודת תצפית זו. לחובבי טבע, המנזר מאכלס גם טווסים מרהיבים, המוסיפים לקסם ויופיו הכלליים.
הפארק הלאומי דרילון
- זמן קצר לאחר עזיבתכם את כפר לין, תגיעו לפארק דרילון. שם תוכלו ליהנות מהפסקת קפה קצרה לצד נהר דרילון השליו, מוקפים בברבורים חינניים וביופי הטבע המדהים.
לין טאון
- כשתעלו לכיוון הר קאפה טאנה, נפגוש את כפר לין. הנוף עוצר הנשימה של הכפר והאגם הסמוך הופך אותו למקום אידיאלי לצילום תמונות בלתי נשכחות וליצירת זיכרונות יקרים. נחזור לטירנה.
דברים חיוניים לטיול: מה להביא
- דרכון
- דרכון או תעודת זהות
- נעליים נוחות
- מים
- ויזה, במידת הצורך
דרישות ויזה
- דרישות ויזה לכניסה לרפובליקה של צפון מקדוניה
- אזרחי מדינות החברות באיחוד האירופי ומדינות באזור שנגן יכולים להיכנס לצפון מקדוניה עם דרכון או תעודת זהות - ללא צורך בויזה.
- אזרחים שאינם אזרחי האיחוד האירופי המחזיקים במגורים קבועים או זמניים במדינה חברה באיחוד האירופי אינם זקוקים גם הם לויזה, בתנאי שהם נושאים דרכון עם היתר שהייה של האיחוד האירופי או תעודת זהות של האיחוד האירופי.
- אזרחים זרים עם ויזה מרובת כניסות תקפה מבריטניה, ארה"ב או קנדה רשאים להיכנס לצפון מקדוניה, כל עוד הויזה תקפה לפחות 5 ימים נוספים ו-***מוכנס*** בדרכון.
- ויזות אלקטרוניות (e-Visions) אינן מתקבלות.
- אתה אחראי לוודא שברשותך מסמכי הנסיעה הדרושים לחציית הגבול. הסוכנות אינה אחראית אם תסורב כניסה.
- הסיור יתקיים כמתוכנן, ואתה תהיה אחראי לארגן את התחבורה שלך חזרה לטירנה.
- סיור זה אינו מתאים לאנשים עם קשיי ניידות.
Reviews
Customer reviews
Read what real customers had to say about North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour.
Wonderful and comfortable tour
Yesterday we went on a tour from Tirana to the city of Ohrid in North Macedonia. It was a wonderful and very comfortable experience, with an amazing guide named Anest. He was extremely attentive and answered all of our questions. We really appreciated how well-planned and thoughtfully designed the route was, down to every detail.
The views of Lake Ohrid and the surrounding mountains were especially breathtaking. We traveled all the way around the lake, both on the Albanian and Macedonian sides. On the way back, we also visited the Monastery of Saint Naum, which has an impressive history and a truly special atmosphere.
We absolutely loved the tour and would give it more than 5 stars if that were possible 😁🌟
Our guide made this experience truly unforgettable.
Friendly and knowledgeable guide
The tour guide -Anest- was very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us around and responded to all of our questions. Moreover, he was very punctual on picking us up. Ohrid is a very nice city to go on a day trip from Tirana
10/10 – highly recommended
Beautiful day trip to North Macedonia from Tirana. 10/10 would highly recommend this trip. The spots covered during this trip are really very good and picturesque. Our guide Sokol was really helpful and informative and helped us wherever he could. Had a great time during this trip altogether!!
Lovely tour
A very relaxed itinerary, the lake was very beautiful and Ohrid was a charming town. the transportation could have been better, one of the doors was broken. Unfortunately, we couldn't go to St Naum because of the snow.
Excellent trip from Tirana to Ohrid
Great trip from Tirana, Albania to Ohrid, North Macedonia. Ohrid is very pretty with plenty of interesting history. Nolan was a very knowledgeable guide and ensured we had enough time throughout the day to stop for food, photos, rest and souvenirs. There were only two of us, but Nolan still went ahead with a private tour which was much appreciated. Would highly recommend booking this tour.
It was an interesting tour of Albania and Macedonia. If you leave home after reading "Quota Albania" by Mario Rigoni Stern and w
Excellent trip. The guide was punctual, attentive, precise, and knowledgeable. I recommend it. An extra star because the guide was an AC Milan fan.
Beautiful lake and city
Our guide and driver were the same person, and I am grateful for his efforts in making our day enjoyable. It seemed like he might have been a bit tired, which could have affected the overall experience. Despite this, the lake and city are stunning, and we had plenty of free time to explore the city.
Lunch by the lake was perfect
Really enjoyed this day trip around Lake Ohrid. It was a long drive but the scenery, once up in the mountains, was absolutely worth it. The highlight for me was lunch on the lake as we were very fortunate to have gorgeous weather. There is a lot of walking up hills, so make sure you are physically able to do that.
Great team
Perfect trip to get a little taste of North Macedonia. Both Nolan the guide and Sellam the driver made us feel comfortable and cared for the whole trip. Definitely recommended!
Great experience in North Macedonia
We had an excellent day in North Macedonia, travelling in from Tirana. We were picked up bang on time, the minibus was comfortable and no issues travelling in. Ohrid was lovely, a real change of pace from Tirana with some incredible history to see and hear about from our knowledgeable local tour guide, Ivana. On the the Bay of Bones which due to the time of year, wasn't open which was a shame but we were here in December. the Monastery was interesting too with an equally good view of the lake. Thanks to Nolan for taking us there and being ain interesting and informative guide. We're already thinking about visiting Ohrid again!
Loved the Ohrid guided tour
Nolan was a great guide. The whole tour was very well organized and every stop had enough time for visiting. I especially enjoyed the guided tour of Ohrid, very interesting and the guide was excellent.
Visit to Lake Ohrid
Anest is a very knowledgeable and genuine guide (and driver!) who navigated tough situations well and was able to hold any kinds of conversations with people. He is very passionate about his job and anybody on his tour would be very lucky and well taken care of.
Nice day trip from Tirana
It was a pleasant day in Ohrid with suberp views of the lake thanks to our guide Anest who was always ready to answer any questions and also the local guide was very knowledgeable I would thank her too and the driver of course who ensured our safety on the roads. I would recommend this trip to those who are staying in Tiran more than 3 4 days and who would like to have a flavor of a neighbor country. It is nice to have this road trip also to see a bit of country side
Day trip to Ohrid.
Day started with bus issues related to leaking air conditioner. It took a while to sort out but we were quickly back on track. Our guide Anest was professional throughout, very informative and willing to answer all questions and share his knowledge. The guide in Ohrid was equally professional and informative We had to divert on the way home due to heavy traffic, again it was very well handled by Anest. I would recommend the trip to Ohrid and our guide Anest.
Comfortable journey
Excellent trip overall. The drive was long, but we knew that, and the van was comfortable, and the driver very safe. He stopped whenever we asked. Collection and drop off easy. The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable – he clearly really enjoys his job and that showed. Great walking tour, along a route I would never have found for myself. He was considerate to all guests, making sure we didn't go too fast. Very interesting stories and good recommendations for lunch. Highly commendable guide all round
A MUST VISIT TRIP!!!!
This trip was absolutely fabulous!!! It’s definitely a must!!!
The tour guide spoke very good English and was friendly and approachable!! The driver drove safely!
The bus was comfortable and air conditioned. My boyfriend and I are quite tall and we found it had a comfortable amount of leg room! We made multiple stops for loo breaks and for snacks.
The tour guide in North Macedonia spoke good English and had a very good knowledge of the history and general knowledge of the area which was very interesting to listen to. She gave a list of recommendations where to find good food and local gifts.
The lake was absolutely stunning !!! Amazing over/on water restaurants and the waitress was very kind and friendly. The water was crystal clear and blue!
Overall this trip was unbelievable!!! So happy we did this!!
Absolutely amazing tour and guide
Absolutely Amazing Tour and Guide!
This tour was beyond incredible! Everything was so well organized, informative, and full of energy. Our guide Henry was simply outstanding, knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about what he does. You could really feel his love for the place and his desire to make sure everyone had the best possible experience.
Every stop was breathtaking, and we learned so much while having a fantastic time. It wasn’t just a tour – it was a truly unforgettable experience filled with great stories, laughter, and wonderful memories.
If you’re thinking about booking this tour, don’t hesitate, just do it! You’ll have an amazing time and come away with a heart full of joy and appreciation for this beautiful place. Highly, highly recommended! 🌟
Enjoyed the walking tour
I think it's a very practical way to visit North Macedonia if you don't have much time, the transport was super confortable and the guide was very nice. The only suggestion I have is that the walking tour should end by the St Jovan church so who wants to enjoy some of the free time over there have that possibility, since is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen and I would love to have more time for pictures there.
Lovely walking tour
The guide Ramadan was a sweet gentleman. Ohrid walking tour was also good. Ohrid was charming. The drive is quite long and border control takes quite some time! But overall good tour.
Worth the visit
Great day trip with Nolan, lovely views and great company, definitely worth the visit, and a great walking tour in Ohrid.
Would definitely do it again
Nolan was a great guide. Knowledgable and welcoming. Would definetly recommend this experience. Thank you!
Great day trip to North Macedonia from Tirana
Great way of seeing North Macedonia, lake Ohrid and saint Naum in one day, our guide, Eri, was very informative and laid back but he really engaged with the group. Thank you Eri!
Ohrid is a must-see
Very nice tour, comfortable bus (very important since the drive is long), Ohrid is amazing, and the guide there was very informative. Highly recommended
Great day in Macedonia!
This day tour was great! Our guide Noli was very cool and informative. The coach was comfortable and Macedonia was beautiful. We were stuck in traffic getting back into Tirana but not their fault obviously. Would definitely recommend. PS make sure you have a visa if needed!! Some people were not able to get in Macedonia and had to leave the bus.
One day is a lot, but worth it
Nice day in Macedonia. Maybe too intense to do in one day. But nice still. The guide was really nice.
Perfect mix of walking and sightseeing
We loved every second of our trip. Nolan, our tour guide, was excellent and we couldn’t have asked for better! The guide (I think his name was Phillipe) in North Macedonia was also excellent and we loved the walking tour and free time we had. Would definitely recommend this trip to friends ☺️
Perfect day with family
The best excursion made till now, Nolan our guide was very kind and gave us a lot of information during the trip.. our local guide in Ohrid was kind as well and explain with passion the history of the city. I advice this excursion to everyone. Thank you Nolan, thank you Felipe (macedonian guide) and thank you Mr driver, my mom and I really enjoyed this excursion
The best excursion made till now, Nolan our guide was very kind and gave us a lot of information during the trip.. our local guide in Ohrid was kind as well and explain with passion the history of the city. I advice this excursion to everyone. Thank you Nolan, thank you Felipe (macedonian guide) and thank you Mr driver, my mom and I really enjoyed this excursion
Stunning views everywhere
We love the breathtaking macedónia and our Ride! Everything its well planed and at time, we enjoy the light time for the stunning view all around. They guide its great and we couldnt wish more for this trip!
Glad I booked this
Excellent tour. Nolan is a good tour guide. Macedonia is beautiful. I’m so glad I booked this tour, a bit pricey but worth it!
Helpful guide, great tips
The trip was fantastic. Nolan – the guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful in providing pointers of places to visit ( and most importantly eat😋). Would recommend this trip up your visit to Tirana. Nolan – best of luck for the future. Marco from Australia
Avis positif
Très belle expérience à e une guide sympathique et compétente. A recommander à ceux qui souhaitent découvrir la plus belle ville de Macédoine du Nord.
Esperienza da fare
Bellissima esperienza, accompagnata da Nolan che è stato una guida perfetta, molto solare e disponibile nel dare spiegazioni. Ha reso le lunghe ore di viaggio "meno lunghe"
Grazie anche a Philip, molto cordiale e pronto a soddisfare le nostre curiosità.
Grazie di tutto!
Professional, friendly, and highly recommended
Wonderful Macedonia Tour! From start to finish, the entire tour was very well organised and professional. Nolan was absolutely fantastic — patient, friendly, and always smiling. His professionalism and kindness really stood out, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the journey. In Macedonia, our guide Martina was excellent! She walked us through all the sights, shared great stories, and made the experience even more special. A big round of applause to Nolan for his great service! I would definitely join this tour again. Highly recommended! 👏🏼
Choosing Macedonia was the right call
Nolan is a fantastic guide and the trip was very smooth. Ohrid is a fun town to get a feel for North Macedonia, and I learned a lot about the country’s history in my few short hours there. I was torn between doing a day trip to Kosovo, North Macedonia, or Montenegro, and after my tour today, I am confident with my decision to choose Macedonia because this tour was so amazing! Highly recommend you book, and if you get Nolan as a guide, you’re in for a treat!
Very interesting and smooth trip
It was really wonderful trip. Very interesting program, super guides – Nolan and Martina. Everything was well organized. I will recommend this tour to my friends
Loved Old Town tour
It was well organized, pick-up very smooth. There was even a guided tour at the Ohrid Old Town. All the places were breathtakingly beautiful, I just wish we could have stayed a bit longer but traffic back to Tirana was bad, I completely understand.
Ohrid is a true gem!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Short but superb day tour in North Macedonia 🇲🇰 There are plenty of quaint cafés and charming architectural details, but the highlight was the Church of St. John at Kaneo, a must-see masterpiece. Beyond its rich history, it has a breathtaking view of Lake Ohrid’s crystal-clear blue waters. Tip: Try the boat taxi option on your way back. It saves time for shopping. ☺️ The Macedonian ruby is definitely a must-buy souvenir! The Monastery of Saint Naum was another serene stop, perfect for those seeking a calm, nature-filled escape. Ohrid is truly a gem! Huge thanks to our tour guide Nolan, who was knowledgeable, engaging, and spoke excellent English. He even checked on us after the drop-off, such a thoughtful gesture. The day was so well-curated from start to finish, definitely one of the best experiences in the Balkans. ♥️
An enjoyable day.
Travelled as a party of 3.
We were met on time at designated place. We asked for the front seats of mini bus as 2 of the party are quite tall. This was accommodated for us. The driver took care with his driving and we felt safe all the time.
Nolan our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and pointed out interesting things on the way.
Ohrid was a beautiful place and perhaps you need more then a day
All our party had a great time and I can recommend this trip.
It is a long day but worth it.
Exactly as promised, amazing trip
The trip was exactly what was promised on the itinerary. The trip was very well organised and Nolan was very friendly throughout and made sure we all had a good time. The drive to Orhid is long however the views more than make up for it and Nolan provides information when passing certain points which was informative. Phillip, the guide in Macedonia was excellent also – it was a very scenic tour around the town. I am very glad I booked this trip, it was one of the highlights of my holiday. It is worth taking euros as you can get the boat from the last stop on the guided tour in Orhid back to the starting point which was 5 euros and also it was 3 euros if you wanted to go into Saint Naum however I thought it was beautiful just walking around the grounds itself. Thank you for a great trip Nolan and Phillip
Super day trip to Ohrid
Our day trip to North Macedonia/Lake Ohrid, from Tirana, was super. Our guide Nolan and driver Sula were excellent – very professional, competent and also friendly! I would recommend anyone who wishes to see Ohrid to book this tour. Thank you, guys, for a great day!
Beautiful town, great experience
It was a long dat trip starting from 630am at the meeting point till almost 7pm. Lake ohrid is beautiful town and Nolan our guide is helpful in arranging the transportation, our immigration pasport checks and explaning the history of the places. It was a good trip and i enjoyed it. Thank you so much. Philip the local guide in Lake ohrid is also informative and helpful in suggesting places where to eat and shop. Overall i enjoyed it. Thank you again!
Enjoyed every moment
The trip was very nice and i did enjoy my time visiting Lake Ohrid.The ride went smooth.NOLAN who was our driver and our tour guide made sure to make our trip perfect.Would highly recommend it to everyone.Its worth the money!
A worthwhile trip
We had an excellent and enjoyable trip hosted by Nolan.
A longish journey but visiting Orhid and a step into North Macedonia makes it worth it.
A small group tour which was good…. Minibus could have been more comfortable.
Really enjoyed it 😊
Thank you Nolan for the amazing tour and with the great transportation:) enjoyed it a lot 😊
Absolutely recommended!! Wonderful day trip
Incredible experience, we loved it!! We had a wonderful day discovering Lake Ohrid &St Baum in North Macedonia from Tirana. Everything was amazing, well organized and with explanations at all stops. Our guide Nolan was great, he made everything so easy and gave us interesting insights from the different places we saw. This day trip is totally worth it and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to discover North Macedonia!!
Breathtaking lake views
Really great trip, Lake Ohrid has an other worldly beauty. Our guide Nolan was organised, informative, warm and professional. We saw plenty on the trip but were mostly blown away by the beauty of the lake. I would highly recommend this trip.
Truly worth it!
I joined the day trip to Ohrid, Macedonia, and it was perfectly organized! Our main guide, Nolan, was super friendly and shared great tips along the way. After reaching Ohrid, we had a local guide who was very knowledgeable and fun, making the visit even better. We got enough time at every stop, and the border crossing went smoothly since the guide handled all the customs. Overall, a well-planned and enjoyable trip, truly worth it!
Lovely day trip from Tirana
We had a great day out to Lake Ohrid. Beautiful place and good to learn about the history as well as enjoy the scenery. The drive was lovely with some good photo stops. It was listed as having WiFi on the bus which wasn't available which was probably a good thing as made us focus on enjoying the journey. Noli was helpful and friendly.
Great day trip
Excellent day trip from Tirana. The old town and lake were beautiful, as was the monastery at Saint Naum. Shoutout to Nolan for being an awesome guide and keeping things on track with a large group. It does end up being a bit of a long day but totally worth it!
Special trip, highly recommended
Wonderful tour, everything was great. The guide the transport, sites and food. I have wanted to see Macedonia for a long time and this tour really is special. Highly recommended.
Excursie nieuw Macedonië
Leuk uitstapje om even uit Tirana te ontsnappen. Nadeel dat er vaak kort tijd is om de dingen te bekijken. Verder wel goed georganiseerd. Houdt er wel rekening mee dat het een lange dag is.
Excellent day trip in Ohrid
It was a wonderful day in Ohrid and Saint-Maur monastry ! It is magnificient places, it deserve to be see once a life.
I advise to anybody on holiday in Tirana, to make that tour with Albania Inbound. The bus was confortable for the day trip.
Nolan was a perfect guide. He gives good informations about the places visited, and instructions for the group was clear.
Ohrid was beautiful
The trip was very fun and well organised. Everything was very clearly communicated. The tour of Ohrid was beautiful but did feel quite rushed as we only had 2.5 hours there. Transportation on the way back l was disrupted by traffic but Nolan, the tour guide, was very helpful and walked us to the taxi he’d arranged for us – he went above and beyond.
Everything ran perfectly
I had a great experience with this tour company. The pick-up and drop-off were arranged exactly as I requested, directly from my hotel. The timing was perfectly organized, so I didn’t have to wait at all. The trip itself was very interesting, and our guide in Ohrid was extremely knowledgeable. She led us through all the must-see places and explained everything in detail. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to explore Macedonia and the beautiful city of Ohrid.
You can tell he loves his job
Our guide today, Nolan, was excellent. We traveled from Tirana to Ohrid and the lake, and he made the whole day easy and enjoyable. He was friendly, helpful, clear with communication, and had a great sense of humor that kept the group in good spirits. You can tell he enjoys what he does, and it really shows. A great guide all around.
Smooth experience all around
I would recommend this trip to everyone that is coming into Albania. These guys really know their stuff and the whole experience was really smooth. Special shoutout to my guide Henri, he is a great guide and ensured everyone had a good time!
Great day, couldn’t ask for more
We had an amazing trip with a very nice and knowledgeable guide (Nolan). The trips was well organised and the timing of the stops were on point. Highly recommended 🫶🏻
Overall, a really great trip
I appreciated the hotel pick-up that was very convenient. Nolan and Phillip were great guides and knowledgeable. In terms of experience, it can potentially be enhanced with onboard wifi, charging ports and simple refreshments like chilled water. Otherwise the experience was absolutely great and money well spent.
Loved everything about this tour
Loved everything about historically rich informative tour to Macedonia. Our guide Nolan was amazing he kept us laughing while we were stuck in some unusually back logged traffic. His guidance to keep the group together and informed was on point. The Macedonia guide Stephen was awesome too. Passionately enjoys his job and vividly paints pictures in your mind to help imagine what early days would’ve looked like. The bus is premium luxury with copious amounts of space for a bigger lad too. A++ tour
Perfect day exploring
We had a wonderful day. Good organised, the guide Nolan and the driver did all they can to give us a nice trip!
Ohrid is absolutely beautiful
Wonderful day trip from Tirana to North Macedonia. Great way to see another country! Ohrid is so beautiful. Of note there is some walking involved. We had someone in our group that struggled with hills in town. Our guide tailored the tour for them so we had to break away to see more including Samuel Fortress with limited time we had but this worked out ok because we had some free time at that stop. Border crossing was easy. It was a stunning trip and well worth it! Would highly recommend!
Lovely and helpful guides
Thanks for the remarkable trip. Our tour guide Nolan was very nice and helpful 🥰 also the cute tour guide in North Macedonia (sorry for forgetting your name). We got know to history and interesting facts during the trip.
Lovely day trip
Nolan was the perfect host, from start to finish – excellent communication before the event to arrange pick up. It’s a long journey, but the lake is well worth it – very beautiful
We didn’t manage to get to the national park due to time constraints but had a lovely day and was a good use of time during our visit to Albania
Great experience with this company
We had a fantastic day trip to N. Macedonia with our guide Nolan. Communication was excellent regarding pick ups and also during the day re meeting places and timings for lunch etc. The local guide at Lake Ohrid was enthusiastic and knowledgeable too. Our driver was fantastic – we always felt safe on the road. A long day that was well worth the trip with this company to see and experience a new place. Thank you for a great day!!
Beautiful and interesting town
Visiting North Macedonia was very special, lake Ohrid is spectacular and the surrounding town was very interesting and beautiful, the monastery we visited was very interesting
Highly recommend this trip
My Day trip to Lake Ohrid was fabulous, Then guide was in time. The trip is really worth taking. The pics don’t justify the beauty of the place.
Highly recommended!
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Absolutely breathtaking experience in Ohrid today – the lake and old town are magical!
The guide was fantastic, blending history with beautiful views at every stop.
A perfect day trip that I’ll never forget – highly recommended!
Great experience in Macedonia
Nolan was a great guide he told us alot of information about macedonia, The driver was a true professional with the complicated roads in macdonia and albania, very fun and ohrid and st naum monestry is very beautiful
A perfect day from Tirana
Indrit was an exception tour guide. He catered to all our needs and was very engaging. The tour was worth every penny, North Macedonia was absolutely beautiful and the local guide was really informative. I would definitely recommend, especially if you are in Tirana- you are basically getting the opportunity to visit another additional country with spectacular views.
Such a pleasant trip !
Such a beautiful trip !
Our guide Nolan was so nice and a real pleasure to be with !
The city of Ohrid is gorgeous and so peaceful !
The monastery is also beautiful !
Martina, our guide in Ohrid was such a delighh !
I recommend this trip !
The only inconvenient is that now I would want to come back in North Macedonia to stay more !
Would definitely book again
Our guide was Nolan and our driver was Besim and they were both so lovely. They made sure everything ran smoothly and we were able to see so much in the time we were there. We also had a guide called Martina who gave us a walking tour of Ohrid which was amazing as we were able to see all the important points and learn the history. I highly recommend this tour and would definitely book again!
Perfect day exploring
Wonderful sites and good historical information provided. Nolan and Marina were professional and friendly. Highly recommend!
Good trip.
Good trip. Friendly Guide. Nice way to see a new country . I was here with my daughter(14 years old ) she enjoy it as well. Thank you
Sights to remember
This trip was really fun. Well organised and got to see some truly beautiful sights. I really loved Ohrid and also the lake at the monastery stop. I only wish there was more time to relax at the lake near the monastery as the water was so beautiful and inviting.
Nolan was really fun, responsive and engaging with good communication and kept everything running on time.
I highly recommend this trip from Tirana. It was a great day out
Trustworthy company, unlike the last one!
Had a fantastic day. We had the nightmare of booking with another tour company the day before and it turned out to be a scam. They took us to the border and then told us they hadn’t got the right documents to cross the border and kept the money we paid. This tour however was amazing. Nolan was informative and helpful. The driver was incredible and getting the bus to Ohrid safely. The tour guide in Ohrid was lovely and knowledgeable and the city of Ohrid was one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. If you want to go, book with this company.
Friendly and welcoming experience
It was brilliant! Worth every cent. The guide Nolan was great, as well as our guide in Macedonia. The route and itinerary are well thought out with plenty of photo opportunities. The amount of time in Ohrid was great and everyone was very friendly. Definitely recommend to all.
Relaxed and enjoyed the views
Such an amazing trip to Ohrid from Tirana today! Nolan was fantastic as a guide and helped transportation and the tour go smoothly which allowed me to truly relax amd enjoy the beauty of Ohrid!
Couldn’t have imagined a better trip
I could not have imagined better ! 100% recommend Some stops were short (as said in the info) but the guides Anest and Martina always made sure we could do and see everything we wanted. They were the nicest and kindest persons you could hope for, and they shared so much about their cultures and history (Macedonia for Martina, Albania for Anest). The Ohrid tour was about 1 hour and 1,5/2 hours for the free time. The tour with Martina felt like walking around with a new friend. We left right on time, the drive is approximatively 3 hours depending on the traffic and the border. You need to make absolutely sure that you have the appropriate documents to go into North Macedonia according to your nationality : one of the guests was stuck at the border, even though Anest did absolutely everything he could to find a solution and tried to help him find transportation back (which he didn't have to do according to the info). Bonus point : Anest might be the smoothest driver in all Albania !
Kind, calm, and responsible
Our Albanian guide Anest was amazing, he is responsible, kind and calm, gave us good time to explore during the whole tour and shared a lot about Albania on the way back. The local guide M is very sweet and showed us around Ohrid. It is such a great city, we were all considering coming back to it for more days! The lake gives peace to all viewers.
Sensacional
Adorei a Excursão, principalmente a visita a Fortaleza pela manhã e aos mosteiro ortodoxo pela tarde.Só queria ter ficado mais e ter tempo de fazer um passeio pelo lago.
A must do while in Tirana!
Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! Henri was fabulous and handled everything with professionalism. There was an accident on the main highway going back to Tirana and due to the delay, he went the extra mile to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each participant, he arranged and paid everyone’s taxi back home. The tour itself was well organized and well worth the money, the views were breathtaking!! (minus the national park, felt more like a petting zoo – but by then we were all ready to go home so it was a nice toilet break). Henri was very attentive to all the participants of the tour, answering promptly and courteously, just for Henri, my parents and I would do the tour all over again.
Also, the bus driver was very friendly and safe with the crazy driving of Albania. The bus accommodations were top notch! New and clean.
Absolutely wonderful North Macedonia tour
We had an absolutely wonderful experience exploring North Macedonia on Saturday, August 30th. A huge thank you to our incredible guides Nolan, Flori, and Martina! They were beyond attentive, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic, answering every question we had and making sure we felt completely at ease throughout the day. Their knowledge, warmth, and professionalism made the tour truly memorable, and it was clear they cared deeply about sharing the beauty and history of the region with us. We couldn’t have asked for better guides, highly recommend!
Great experience overall
We absolutely loved the tour and our guide Henri did a great job handling a stressful situation with our bus. Ended up being a much longer day than expected due to vehicle issues but we weren’t too fussed and the tour itself was well worth it!
Beautiful city, definitely want to return
This was an amazing day trip! We had great weather, a great group, and great tour leaders. Our guide for this tour was Nolan, and our driver was Flouri. Our guide in Ohrid was Martina. They were all amazing. Nolan did an excellent job of making sure we were well informed of pickup times and locations. And he did a great job of informing us about the sites we were visiting. I absolutely loved having the opportunity to visit another country on a day trip from Tirana. I have been wanting to go to North Macedonia ever since seeing the Microsoft screensaver of the Church of St. John at Kaneo, and honestly, I had no idea that yesterday's visit would lead to visiting that site, so I was overwhelmed with joy at climbing that hill, then seeing it. Ohrid was such a pretty city, and I definitely need to return and spend more time there. I highly recommend this tour and I hope you get guides as great as Nolan and Martina.
Outstanding guide, Noli!
Noli is an outstanding tour guide! His communication was excellent from start to finish—clear, organized, and caring. He coordinated my transportation so smoothly, kept us informed at every stop, and made sure everyone had time to explore and enjoy. What impressed me most was how he personally ensured I got safely back to my hotel, even following up afterward. I especially enjoyed walking around the city of Ohrid, learning its history, and meeting some of the locals—it was the highlight of the day. The only improvement I’d suggest is that the van be given a good wash and the windows and windshield cleaned inside and out, so the ride feels fresher and the views are even better.
Traveler beware
Beautiful scenery but overall bad experience because of poor communication and planning. Group was 30% more people than advertised (25 instead of 19). Yes, we had a more comfortable bus, but more people meant everything took longer. Less space to hear the guides talk; many people weren’t able to see the paper making demonstration. Crossing the border took about 30 min of sitting in the bus, each way.
Guide messaged me at 20:20 the night before with pickup time, which was 6:30am; some were picked up even earlier. Poor communication of pick up time (late night notification happened to others) didn’t allow time to plan for breakfast; morning stops we had didn’t offer anything nutritious.
No WiFi on the bus. My day between pick up and drop off was nearly 14 hours.
One of my favorite trips
Our guide was wonderful. Very informative and knowledgeable. This trip was one of my favorites. It definitely was worth the money . The places we we t to we’re awesome
Enjoyed exploring the city
The tour was really good with a mix of history and free time to enjoy the city and what it can offers. And the guide were very good and helpful. Recommend it!
Amazing day trip!
What an amazing day! Tony did an awesome job of navigating us safely to and from the various sites. And Nolan was a wealth of knowledge, sharing wonderful tidbits of information along the way. A jam-packed day, with the perfect amount of touring and “down” time. And lunch in Ohrid was incredible! Highly recommend this tour!
Very hospitable and attentive team
We had a great time visiting North Macedonia from Tirana on this tour. Nolan was a great tour guide. He provided us with ample information about the locations, gave us recommendations about coffee places, etc. Both Nolan and Sula (the driver), as well as the tour company (Albania inbound), were very hospitable. In fact, one of the travelers on our tour had difficulty finding our meeting point, and they ensured that she made it at our meeting point so as not to miss the tour. Definitely recommend this tour!
Amazing views in North Macedonia
Nolan, the tourist guide was knowledgeable and clear in his communication. North Macedonia tour views and history were fantastic!
Recommended tour
Was an amazing experience, it is a long trip, but worth it. The guide was really nice and took care of all of us. Shared good insights and special places that weren’t on the list.
Preciosa excursion
El guia magnifico. Amable y detallista. Impecable. Una muy agradable e interesante excursion. Totalmente recomendable
Great experience exploring the country
I really enjoyed my time in North Macedonia, Nolan was a great guide and made sure we maximised our time. Would definitely recommend!
Felt like a road trip with friends
Henri is a great guide. He has a great sense of humour and made an effort to get to know each of us as it was a small group of 7 people. He made it feel more like a road trip with friends rather than a paid tour. There were some delays at the border due to high traffic but this is to be expected in August. Henri has great knowledge for the areas we visited. It was a great day with some amazing places and views! Thanks for a great day! All the best, Amber & Jess.
Guide went above and beyond
Guide was so so helpful and tried to get me to the airport on time! The tour itself was really good and informative about history. Very knowledgeable and helpful in every way!! Timing should be made a bit clearer as seems so variable!



