Airport Ohrid 53 min
Baba Mountain (2 hr 9) 2601m mountain overlooking Bitola, home to Pelister peak & forested slopes with hiking trails. Saint Sophia (50 min) Built in the Middle Ages, this Macedonian Orthodox Church displays centuries-old religious art. Golem Grad (34 min) Rocky islet with ancient Roman ruins, noted for its many snakes & also home to herons & pelicans. Samoil's Fortress (51 min) Ruins of 1.9-mile long city walls constructed by an 11th century tsar with remaining gates & towers. Galičica (52 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. National Park „Galichitsa“ (46 min) Protected area around Mount Galicica, with rugged hiking & biking trails overlooking 2 vast lakes. Ancient theatre of Ohrid (48 min) Classical Greek open-air amphitheater dating to circa 200 BCE, today a summer performance venue. Saraj (7 min) Galičica (44 min) Snow-capped with flower-covered slopes, this mountain offers river views from its peaks. Holy Mary Perybleptos (48 min) Byzantine church known for its elaborate wall murals depicting religious scenes. National Park „Galichica“ (53 min) This archeological site features a restored 9th-century church plus ruins from earlier structures. National Park „Pelister“ (2 hr 5) Covering 66 sq .mi., this popular forest of rare pines offers trails, wildlife, ski areas & views. Robev Family House (49 min) Unique 19th-century house museum once owned by the Ohrid & Robevi families, with iconic artifacts. Bay of Bones Museum (1 hr 56) Reconstructed village of stilt houses displaying Bronze & Iron Age items recovered from Lake Ohrid. |