Albania & Greece in one day from Ohrid: Two countries, one tour

Two countries in ten hours: Korca's bazaar, a cave full of stalactites, and a lake where pelicans swim

A full-day tour from Ohrid that crosses the border into Albania and Greece, visiting the medieval town of Korca and the lakeside town of Kastoria with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. The tour includes the Museum of Medieval Art, a guided walk along Orestiada Lake, and a half-hour tour inside Dragon's Cave. The return route may pass through Galichica National Park if weather permits. Visa requirements are your responsibility, and the tour operates in all weather conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Korca and Kastoria towns

• Visit Korca old bazaar
• See Orthodox Cathedral in Korca
• Tour Museum of Medieval Art
• Walk shores of Orestiada Lake
• Have lunch at lake restaurants
• Tour the Cave of the Dragon

The experience

The day starts in Korca, Albania: a small town caught between its communist past and a modern present. The old bazaar spreads across 138 first-category cultural monuments, its cobblestone streets once filled with serenades played on guitars. The Museum of Medieval Art holds religious icons from the 13th and 14th centuries, some of the most beautifully preserved medieval objects from the surrounding region. After Korca, you cross into Greece and Kastoria, a town built on the shores of Orestiada Lake, where you'll walk the waterfront and watch pelicans and cormorants drift past. Lunch or a coffee break happens at one of the lakeside restaurants, where you can taste the local cuisine.

The centerpiece is Dragon's Cave, a half-hour guided tour through chambers divided into sections of land and water, both studded with stalactites. The cave takes its name from local legend. If weather allows, the return to Ohrid runs through Galichica National Park instead of the direct route, adding another layer of landscape to the day. Your guide drives an air-conditioned car or minivan and handles all the logistics. Pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel or wherever you choose in Ohrid.

What’s included

• An experienced English-speaking guide and driver.
• all transfers in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan.
• pickup and drop-off at your hotel or any preferred location in Ohrid.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Senior (81 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Experience Balkan

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour with a set itinerary and fixed schedule, which is what fits all three countries and stops into a single day. If you want to move at your own pace or spend longer in one place, a private driver or self-guided trip would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the Museum of Medieval Art in Korca like?

The Museum of Medieval Art holds a collection of religious icons from the 13th and 14th centuries: some of the most beautifully preserved medieval objects from the surrounding region. It's a must-see for history and art lovers.

Can I actually see pelicans on Orestiada Lake?

Yes. Orestiada Lake is where pelicans and cormorants swim, and the tour includes a walk along the lake shores so you can watch them. You'll have time to stop at one of the lakeside restaurants and cafes for lunch or a coffee break.

How long is the Dragon's Cave tour?

Dragon's Cave takes about half an hour to walk through. The inside is divided into sections of land and water, both decorated with impressive stalactites.

Do I need a visa to cross into Albania and Greece?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. You must confirm and obtain any visas you need before the tour starts: visa requirements are your sole responsibility.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress accordingly. If weather allows it, the return trip to Ohrid goes through Galichica National Park. Otherwise, you'll take the direct route back.