DAILY TOURS
St. NAUM - A MAGICAL LINKING OF NATURE, THE CHURCH AND HISTORY
 This journey can be carried out either by bus or by boat depending on the wishes of the customers.
Morning departure for the tourist complex St. Naum.
Panoramic viewing of Lake Ohrid, hotel complexes, Galicica National Park, fishing villages stretching along lake`s coast, Pestani, Trpejca, Lubanista seeing their typical rural architecture.
Arrival at St. Naum:
Looking at the monastery complex St. Naum (dated from 9th century), placed on a rock right above the lake, monument of and devoted to the miracle worker St Nahum, promenade arround the water springs of the river Crn Drim.
Visiting the hotel restaurant for refreshment break with drinks.
Returning to Ohrid.
End of the programme.
BITOLA - THE CITY OF THE CONSULS AND THE WELL KNOWN HERACLEA LYNCAESTIS
 Morning journey to Bitola and panoramic viewing of the rural settlements in the vicinity of Ohrid, Prespa and Bitola.
Arrival in Bitola, visit of the City Museum and the Kemal Attaturk Memorial Room, the Haydar Kadi Mosque dating from 1561 year, Yeni Mosque dating from 1558 year and Isak Celebi Mosque.
A visit to the church St. Dimitria as well as the Old Tower Clock.
Lunch break and refreshments at the Bitola bazaar.
A visit and viewing of the archeological site Heraclea Lyncaestis. Returning to Ohrid.
End of the programme.
OHRID - CITY OF THE CENTURIES, INHERITOR OF THE BRIGHT LYCHNIDA
Morning start with sightseeing of Ohrid.
- A stroll along the old narrow streets where, at every 100 meters, you can come across a significant historical sights:
- The museum complex in the houses of Robev family, Uranija and Hristo Uzunov is representation of the town architecture dating from 19th century,
- The church St. Sophia with exceptional architectonic performance with frescoes from 11th and 14th century.
- The church of St. Jovan Kaneo from 13th century is the symbol of Ohrid,
- Plaosnik - a site which has been representation of spiritual and cultural resource of Lychnidos (later known as Ohrid) is an early christian urbanized and rebuild church St. Panteleimon together with parts of the monastery complex - the first Slav University
- The Ohrid fortress, the Tsar Samuil`s fortress, the millennium and indestructible foundation of Lychnidos and Ohrid.
- The church Holy Mother of God Perivleptos from 1295 with exceptional frescoes;
- Icon Gallery - painted in the period beginning from 11th until 19th century;
- The Antique Theatre - the oldest antique theatre in Macedonia, built for - among other things - gladiatorial combats, has been reconstructed to house for theatrical performances and concerts.
- Lunch break and refreshments in Gladiator - the national restaurant.
- A stroll through the famous Ohrid Bazaar, visiting the old craftsmen`s workshops for pearl making, filigree and wood carving.
End of the programme.
St. JOVAN BIGORSKI - UNIQUE MONASIC COMPLEX SURROUNDED WITH NATURAL BEAUTIES
 Morning departure traveling via Kicevo and Mavrovo with opportunity of simultaneous viewing of Ilinka and Bistra.
Panoramic viewing of the Mavrovo National Park, arriving at the monastery complex of St. Jovan Bigorski - one of the rare monuments, that immediately attracts the attention of the intended passengers. Deeply embedded in the rocks, surrounded by the mountain Bistra, lying above sea level of 740 meters, particularly known by its vast altar carved by the far known macedonian carvers.
Refreshments in the restaurant of Bistra Hotel.
Returning to Ohrid.
End of the programme.
THE LIGHT OF OHRID - THE SHINING CITY
Sailing from the Ohrid port in early evening. A night cruising on the Ohrid Lake with panoramic viewing of the Ohrid coast.
Music, singing, dancing and drinks till dawn. The only opportunity to experience Ohrid - Lychnida, the shining city.
Returning to Ohrid port
End of the programme.
VEVCANI - MACEDONIAN TYPICAL VILLAGES, NATURAL BEAUTIES AND RURAL ARCHITECTURE
- Morning departure for Struga, panoramic viewing of the bridges on the river Drim, natural- scientific museum Nezglobinski, visit to the monastery complex Kalista, the fishing village Radozda and the caved church St. Arhangel Mihail from 13th, 15th, 19th century.
- The trip continues towards the village Vevcani, famous by the rich water springs and the specific rural architecture.
- Viewing of the typical styles of water - mills.
- Refreshment and rest in national restaurant with drinks and meal.
- Return to the town.
- End of the programme.
LAND OF LAKES
Leaving in the morning for Mount Galicica where actually is the Galicica National Park. From the peak, there is a great panoramic view at the two Ohrid and Prespa Lakes.
Travelling proceeds in the direction of Otesevo.
A visit to Otesevo and stay on the coast of the Prespa Lake.
Visiting the church St. Georgi in the village Kurbinovo (11th century)
Lunch in a restaurant with an authentic ambient.
Returning via town Resen and Bukovo mountain.
End of the programme.
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