Day Tour from Skopje to Ohrid via Bigorski Monastery

Tetovo Municipality, Macedonia



Discover the beauty of Ohrid on a day tour from Skopje. Visit the Bigorski Monastery, enjoy a traditional lunch, and explore the colorful mosque in Tetovo.

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Ohrid on a day trip from Skopje
  • Visit the Bigorski Monastery and admire its stunning architecture
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch at the House of Miyacs
  • Explore the colorful mosque in Tetovo on the way to Ohrid
  • Enjoy free time to explore Ohrid at your own pace

Description

Begin your day trip from Skopje to Ohrid with a visit to the Bigorski Monastery. On the way, make an optional stop at the Colorful Mosque in Tetovo for 20 minutes. Continue your journey to Bigorski Monastery, where you’ll have an hour to explore this historic site.

After your visit, enjoy an optional lunch at the traditional restaurant House of Miyacs. Then, continue to Ohrid, where you’ll have 4 hours of free time to explore the city at your own pace.

After your time in Ohrid, meet at the designated meeting point and start your journey back to Skopje.

Includes

Visit to Bigorski Monastery
Visit to Ohrid
Return transfer from Skopje

Excludes

Lunch at House of Miyacs

Important Information

  • Optional stop at Colorful Mosque in Tetovo Free time in Ohrid for 4 hours

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to Bigorski Monastery, the Colorful Mosque in Tetovo, and free time to explore Ohrid.
Bigorski Monastery is located in northwestern Macedonia, near the route between Skopje and Ohrid.
Yes, there is an optional 20-minute stop at the Colorful Mosque in Tetovo on the way to Ohrid.
The tour includes a traditional Macedonian lunch at the House of Miyacs.
Yes, you will have free time to explore Ohrid at your own pace during the tour.
You have approximately one hour to explore Bigorski Monastery during the tour.
It is recommended to book in advance to secure your place for this popular day trip in Macedonia.
The tour starts in Skopje, Macedonia’s capital city.
Check the tour details and website for information on whether entrance fees are included.
The tour lasts a full day, with travel and visits arranged between Skopje, Tetovo, Bigorski Monastery, and Ohrid.

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