Ohrid: East Coast and St. Naum Monastery Full-Day Boat Tour

Southwestern Region, Macedonia



Cruise from Ohrid to the East Coast of Ohrid Lake and all the way to the Monastery of St Naum on a boat tour with wine and snorkeling stops. Visit the Church of Mother Mary at Zaum and Bay of Bones.

Highlights

  • Visit the Museum on Water at the Bay of Bones
  • Swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water
  • Visit the Monastery of Saint Naum near the Albanian border
  • Enjoy a spectacular boat ride with experienced and knowledgeable captains

Description

The cruise covers total distance of 50 kilometers, it takes 2:30 hours each way. It includes Ohrid Old Town, the Presidential residence of Tito, Peshtani village, Museum on water ‘Bay of bones’ (30minutes stop), Trpejca village (nicknamed the St.Tropez of Ohrid), 14th century Church of Mother Mary at Zaum (only accessible by boat and considered the most beautiful virgin beach on the Ohrid Lake, 30 minutes stop for visiting and swimming).

The final stop for 2 hours is at the Monastery of Saint Naum, where you will see the most beautiful and most famous Monastery on the lake, also the crystal clear main freshwater springs feeding the lake as its main source. This part of the shore is the only one with golden-yellow sands beach, same as a seaside.

Includes

  • 7 Hours Boat Tour
  • Experienced Captain
  • Stop for Swimming and Snorkeling
  • Bay of Bones Visit
  • Mother Mary at Zaum Visit
  • St. Naum Monastery Visit
  • Bottled water
  • Bottle of White Wine
  • Music on board

Excludes

  • Entry tickets to Museum on Water (Bay of Bones)
  • Lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to the Museum on Water at the Bay of Bones, swimming and snorkeling opportunities, a stop at the Monastery of Saint Naum, and a boat ride along Ohrid's east coast.
The cruise covers 50 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes each way.
The Museum on Water is located at the Bay of Bones along Ohrid Lake's east coast and includes a 30-minute stop.
Yes, the tour allows swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Ohrid Lake.
The Monastery of Saint Naum is situated near the Albanian border on the east coast of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia.
Yes, the 14th-century Church of Mother Mary at Zaum can only be reached by boat during this tour.
The tour includes stops at Peshtani village and Trpejca village, the latter known locally as Ohrid's St. Tropez.
Experienced and knowledgeable captains navigate the boat ride along Ohrid Lake's east coast.
Check the tour operator's website for current availability and seasonal schedules in Macedonia.
Basic swimming and snorkeling gear are recommended; check with the tour provider if rental options are available.

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