The city of Ohrid has quite a long history to offer. Located next to one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe, this place so called “The pearl of the Balkan” will astonish you with its amazing breathtaking views. Throughout the centuries,
Ohrid has witnessed the taste of Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine culture, the Ottoman Empire, but most of all, the influence of the Slavic migration, which is still present today.
The tour will start at the heart of the city, where you will see the fortress of the Tsar Samuel from the XI century. From there, you will have the best view of one of the largest and clearest natural tectonic lakes in Europe, the lake of Ohrid.
Furthermore, we will go you to the oldest spot in the old city so far – the ancient theatre from the 2nd century B.C. We will continue through the narrow streets where I will present to you 2 unique workshops for handmade paper and handmade woodcrafts.
You will hear the story about the famous Ohrid pearl and will tell you the secret how it’s made. It is going to be one unforgettable experience!
Highlights
What you will see on this tour?
Meeting point: Statue St. Clement from Ohrid – the protector of Ohrid City, one of the founders of the Cyrillic alphabet.
1. Ohrid pearls, the unique pieces of art specifically made from the fish in Ohrid Lake
2. National Workshop For Handmade Paper Ljupcho Panevski, one of the kind of workshops for production of paper, an ancient technology from the 2nd century B.C. from China
3. Woodcarving workshop “Tron” – An ancient technique of production of marvelous pieces of wooden art.
4. Outside visit of Church of Saint Sophia – The most famous church in Ohrid where the Ohrid Bishop was founded
5. Papa’s Food Ohrid – Food store for homemade food and drinks that are typical for Ohrid region
6. Ancient Roman Theatre of Ohrid – The oldest spot in the old town of Ohrid. Ancient theater from the 2nd century B.C.
Tour length: 2:30 hours
