One day tour to Ohrid and Lake Ohrid from Skopje

The monastery sits on the water where underground springs feed Lake Ohrid from below.

A one-day tour from Skopje to Ohrid and Lake Ohrid includes hotel pickup at 8am, a three-hour drive through North Macedonian countryside, guided exploration of the medieval old town with its churches, monasteries and Ancient theatre, and a visit to the Monastery of St. Naum on the lakeshore. An optional boat trip to see the underwater springs and Forgotten church costs 10 euros per person and must be arranged in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ohrid and Ohrid Lake

• Pick up from Skopje hotel
• Drive 3 hours to Ohrid
• Visit Ancient theatre of Ohrid
• Visit Samoil's fortress
• Visit Church Perivlepta
• Drive 1 hour to St. Naum Monastery
• Optional boat trip on Ohrid Lake
• Return to Skopje in afternoon

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Skopje hotel at 8am and a three-hour drive south through the countryside to Ohrid, a small resort city on the hilly shores of Lake Ohrid in the southwest of North Macedonia. Your guide will point out the landscape as you travel, then walk you through the compact old town where medieval churches, monasteries and open-air ruins sit alongside traditional houses with red-tiled roofs. You'll visit the Ancient theatre of Ohrid, Samoil's fortress, and the Church Perivlepta among other highlights.

After the city, you head toward the lake for an hour's drive to the Monastery of St. Naum, which stands on the water's edge. If you arrange it in advance, you can add an optional boat trip for 10 euros per person to see the natural underwater springs that feed the lake and visit the Forgotten church. The afternoon return to Skopje gives you time to rest before arriving back at your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Skopje at 8am.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• professional guide in English.
• entry to the sites in Ohrid's old town and the Monastery of St. Naum.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?A 12-hour day means you leave Skopje early and return in the evening, so this works for travelers with one full day to spend but not for those who want to stay overnight in Ohrid or combine it with other activities in the city.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the drive from Skopje to Ohrid?

The transfer takes three hours each way, so you spend six hours on the road across the full day.

What are the main sites you visit in Ohrid's old town?

The Ancient theatre of Ohrid, Samoil's fortress, and the Church Perivlepta are among the highlights your guide will show you in the medieval center.

Can you take a boat trip on Lake Ohrid?

Yes, an optional boat trip to see the underwater springs and the Forgotten church is available for 10 euros per person if you request it when you book.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup in Skopje, the air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional English-speaking guide are included. Food and drinks are not.