Skopje: Ohrid Day Trip with Bay of Bones & St. Naum

Chair, Macedonia



Embark on a day trip from Skopje to Ohrid. Visit the Bay of Bones, St. Naum Monastery, and enjoy 3 hours of free time in the UNESCO-listed city.

Highlights

  • Savor traditional 'mekici' at the Straza Spot
  • Visit the Bay of Bones and St. Naum Monastery
  • Enjoy 3 hours of free time in Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • See the colorful mosque and explore the city of 365 churches
  • Travel in a premium van with a driver-guide for a comfortable journey

Description

Start your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Skopje. Travel in a premium van to the colorful mosque in Tetovo. Continue to Straza, where you can savor traditional 'mekici' (fried dough) at a local spot.

Next, head to the Bay of Bones, an archaeological site on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Explore the reconstructed prehistoric settlement and learn about the region's ancient history.

Continue to the St. Naum Monastery, a stunning complex located on the southern shore of Lake Ohrid. Admire the beautiful frescoes and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Finally, spend 3 hours of free time in Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its 365 churches and monasteries. Explore the city's historic streets, visit its many churches, or relax by the lake before returning to Skopje.

Includes

Premium van hire with driver guide
Visit to Colorful Mosque
Traditional 'Mekici' at Straza Spot
Visit to Ohrid Lake
Visit to Bay of Bones
Visit to St. Naum Monastery
3 hours free time in Ohrid City

Excludes

Meals other than 'Mekici'

Important Information

  • Ohrid is a UNESCO World Heritage site with 365 churches and monasteries

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes visits to the Bay of Bones archaeological site, St. Naum Monastery, a stop at the colorful mosque in Tetovo, a taste of traditional makici at Straza, and 3 hours of free time in Ohrid, all with transportation in a premium van.
The trip starts with a hotel pickup in Skopje, Macedonia.
You will have 3 hours of free time to explore Ohrid independently.
The tour is led by a driver-guide who provides information throughout the journey in Macedonia.
Yes, transportation is provided in a premium van for the entire day trip.
Yes, you can taste traditional Macedonian mekici (fried dough) at the Straza Spot.
The Bay of Bones is an archaeological site located on the shores of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia.
The day trip visits St. Naum Monastery, the Bay of Bones archaeological site, and the colorful mosque in Tetovo.
Check the official websites for current opening hours before your visit.
Moderate walking is required to explore bay of bones, St. Naum Monastery, and Ohrid city highlights.

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 27.8M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again