Epic journeys
Transport provided by the company
Professional tour guide
Hotel pick up and drop off in Tirana
Entry tickets for the ''will be visited'' sites
Tourist taxes
Road taxes
Tour Overview
Day 1
Pogradec
At 9:00 am in the morning, our tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel to begin the day tour of Ohrid Lake from the Albanian side. Situated on the shores of Ohrid Lake, Pogradec is one of the oldest settled civilizations in Albania. As we drive down the elaborated zigzags, we encounter the tremendous scenery offering one of the most picturesque views of Lake Ohrid and the Lin Peninsula. In addition to the enchanting views, we will discover the mosaic of Lin, dating back to 4th-5th centuries A.D. This ancient artwork exhibits an amazing ensemble of zoomorphic, floral, and geometric decorations resembling those in ancient Durrës. Lin has also been described as the favorite holiday destination of the Roman Emperor Justinian’s parents.
Our journey continues towards Pogradec, where we will visit the old town and stroll down by the lake. Ohrid lake, of tectonic origin (2 – 4 million years old), is the deepest lake in Balkans and it is under UNESCO protection due to its unique value and being home to 17 species of aquatic animals. At 12:30, you will have some free time to have lunch and wander around by yourself until 14:00 pm.
After lunch, we will visit the national park of Drilon and Tushemisht. Drilon waters form a small lake, surrounded by beautiful greenery that makes the area and the nearby village of Tushemisht a unique oasis of beauty and tranquility. The area is also famous for its culinary wonders, such as the traditional fish dishes, especially the baked speckled trout (Koran in Albanian) as well as the famous pickles. You might also taste the various wines on offer, but don’t miss the traditional unique wine of Buti, or the famous Perla and Moskat raki of Pogradec. We will be back in Tirana in the late afternoon.
Number of Persons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 + |
Price / Person | 120 € | 75 € | 70 € | 65 € |
Will be visited:
- Lin Mosaic
- The old characteristic neighbourhood of “Top Leci”
- Drilon National Park
- Village Tushemisht
- Koran fish farm
Included in the price:
- Transport provided by the company
- Professional tour guide
- Entry tickets for the ‘’will be visited’’ sites
- Hotel pick up in Tirana
- Hotel drop off in Tirana
- Tourist taxes
- Road taxes
- Petrol
Not included:
- Lunch, Drinks & Snacks
- Souvenirs
- Personal spending
- Everything that is not mentioned in the included
* Tips are not a must in Albania or the Balkans, however, our recommendation is to tip the tour guide/driver 5 – 6 Euros per day/person as an international practice to tip good service.