Ohrid and Bay of bones tour from Skopje
Ancient Theatre of Ohrid - The Ancient theatre of Ohrid of the Hellenistic period is located in Ohrid, North Macedonia. It was built in 200 BC and is the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country as the other three in Scupi, Stobi and Heraklea Lynkestis are from Roman times.
Saint Sophia - The Cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Wisdom, built on the foundations of an early Christian basilica and it was renovated and adorned with frescoes in the time of Archbishop Leo in the period between 1037 and 1056. The cathedral was the seat of the Ohrid Archbishopric for several centuries and its ecclesiastical authority covered a vast territory, from the Danube to the Albanian coast and the Bay of Thessalonica.
St. Jovan Kaneo - Standing alone on a cliff overlooking the Lake of Ohrid, above the fishing settlement of Kaneo, it is one of the landmarks of the old town of Ohrid and a favorite symbol of the town. The architecture is a combination of Byzantine and Armenian elements.
Plaoshnik - This very important Archaeological site is the place where the St. Clement founded the Slavic Literacy School. Today around the Saint Clement church in Plaosnik settlement, there is an ongoing project for reconstructing the first Slavic University where the seat of the Faculty for Theology will be transferred.
Church of Holy Mary Peryvleptos - The fresco painting in this church represents some of the first works of the most prestigious medieval painters Michael and Eutychios. Their dramatic expressiveness was the basis of the new trend in Byzantine art from this epoch, called \
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for all 3 days
- Comfortable A/C car/minivan for all transfers throughout the 3 days
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from/to your Skopje location over all 3 days
- Accommodation. We get back to Skopje in the end of the day to your accommodation
- Entrance fees to sites that are visited
- Food and drinks
- Everything else not mentioned as included
Take this opportunity to bundle 3 single-day tours for a discounted rate. Experience 3 of Skopje’s most breathtaking day trips. Day 1 introduces you to Ohrid, Macedonia’s shining gem. Day 2 guides you through the picturesque Matka canyon and a visit to Tetovo’s distinguished painted Mosque. Day 3 whisks you off to the spectacular Kolesino waterfall situated near Strumica in the country’s South-East.
- The tours are operating in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
