Best Day Trips in Ohrid 2025

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 176.50

If you want to witness another outdoor heaven, to be surrounded by mountain’s air and waters, to enjoy some peace and silence while being amazed by the green landscapes, villages and hilly forests all around … then, you can’t do better than this, a day trip to the National Park Mavrovo, the hidden gem in the north-west part of Macedonia.  As an addition to the beautiful nature to truly unite with, you will also have chance to visit St. Jovan Bigorski monastery complex and you will be given a chance to try real local organic food in the authentic village Jance.  Make a decision to make unforgettable memories on this day!

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 191.20

Once we arrive at Bitola, on the right, you can see Mount Pelister and Pelister National Park, which is the smallest but oldest national park in Macedonia. It is famous for its ancient Molika pine trees and many other different types of flora and fauna and it conserves some rare glacial lakes, the Pelister Eyes. It is a famous winter ski resort with hotels and ski-lifts. In Bitola we visit the church of St. Dimitri. Then we just have a quick glance at Yeni Mosque, built in 1559 which is now an art gallery, then the Yahdar-Kadi Mosque (built in 1562) and the Isak Mosque (built in 1508-09). At the heart of the town is the Clock Tower. The River Dragor runs through the town. Sirok Sokak (a long pedestrian area) is renowned for the beautiful old houses that belong to the 19th-century architecture. Bitola is a town of consulates, also the town where the Manaki brothers, famous for their pioneering work with the camera, opened their Studio of Art Photography in 1905.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 220.63

Albania is a new and unexplored destination. On this tour, you will see the capital of Albania, Tirana, and have the opportunity to learn about the period of the ruling of Enver Hoxha. We will also see the town and castle Kruja, which is connected with the most famous Albanian ruler – Gerg Kastriot – Skenderbeg, from the XV century.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 232.58

Cross the border from Macedonia for a chance to explore Albania on this private tour. Depart from Ohrid and head towards Tirana, Albania’s capital, to visit the National Archeological Museum, the Communist Enver Hoxha Museum, and the Et’hem Bej Mosque. Then, head to the Albanian coast to explore the amphitheater and archeological museum of Durres before heading back to Macedonia.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 330.94

Spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breath-taking… This phenomenon represents the perfect place to discover peace and harmony. Meteora is a truly inspiring and sensational setting of overwhelming rock formations, but it is also a pilgrimage to a holy place for all Christians around the world. The ancient monasteries remain the memorials of a glorious past of the Eastern Christian world till present day.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 56.17

When people describe Skopje, they frequently use the term open-air museum. And it’s not without a reason. Skopje is ornated with historical buildings, old remaining’s, bridges, statues, churches, mosques and many more. When arriving in Skopje our tour guide will enlighten you with the rich stories about the city, while walking through the beautiful landmarks. Experience Skopje from top to bottom, beginning at the Kale fortress and ending at the old train station. Moreover, you will see the famous square Macedonian square, the stone bridge, the old bazaar, mosques and the church St. Spas known for her particular iconostasis and remarkable fresco paintings. Afterwards, you will have free time to roam the vibrant city by yourself, where you can visit the scars of the earthquake of 1963 and enter the forged house of non-other than holy Mother Teresa.

Ohrid , North Macedonia

From $ 153.21

Explore the Macedonian city of Bitola on this private full-day guided tour from Ohrid. Visit Heraclea Lyncestis, an important settlement founded in the middle of the 4th century BC, noted for its well-preserved floor mosaics; explore thousands of years worth of monuments, and admire the neoclassical architecture of the pedestrian street Shirok Sokak. This tour operates with just your group (maximum eight people) and a private driver/guide.