Tirana International Airport 2 hr 15
National Park „Galichica“ (20 min) „Plaoshnik“ (53 min) This archeological site features a restored 9th-century church plus ruins from earlier structures. Bay of Bones Museum (1 hr 22) Reconstructed village of stilt houses displaying Bronze & Iron Age items recovered from Lake Ohrid. Ancient theatre of Ohrid (49 min) Classical Greek open-air amphitheater dating to circa 200 BCE, today a summer performance venue. St. John the Theologian (53 min) Historic, landmark Orthodox church overlooking Lake Ohrid, with picnic & seating areas. Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon (53 min) The most sacred in the region, this ancient Byzantine church sits on a hill overlooking the lake. Samoil's Fortress (51 min) Ruins of 1.9-mile long city walls constructed by an 11th century tsar with remaining gates & towers. Saint Sophia (51 min) Built in the Middle Ages, this Macedonian Orthodox Church displays centuries-old religious art. Holy Mary Perybleptos (49 min) Byzantine church known for its elaborate wall murals depicting religious scenes. Pogradec Castle (17 min) Monument and castle Qafë Thanë (11 min) Monastery St. Naum (38 min) Eastern Orthodox monastery founded in 905, open to the public with lake views & live peacocks. Robev Family House (52 min) Unique 19th-century house museum once owned by the Ohrid & Robevi families, with iconic artifacts. |