Berat to Ohrid

From Berat to Ohrid is an enjoyable trip from Macedonia to Albania. However, on this trip, there are many things to do on the way. You can book the attractions we suggest and add some more minutes to your trip from Berat to Ohrid.

Ohrid is named after the lake, and it has been many years considered as the Jerusalem of Balkans for the many churches it consists of. It must be remembered, that you can see the churches are spread all around the city so you can choose whichever you would like. One of the most beautiful and important churches is St.Sophia. A Byzantine church with historical importance. During the Ottoman period, they converted the church into a mosque.

Meanwhile, it is a beautiful city with picturesque views, monuments, and houses. The region is also under UNESCO heritage protection. However, Ohrid’s bazaar is a must to see in the city, the street where it’s located is named after St Clement. The old town of Ohrid dates back to the Ottoman period, and it consists of cobblestone narrow streets with beautiful old houses.

Here you can see what the city looked like in the past. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Tirana hotel to Ohrid. With a licensed tour guide, explore the harbor area and the many churches that dot the town, including St. Sophia, St. Clement’s Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious, and St. Pantelejmon.

What can you visit on the way from Berat to Ohrid

Attractions you can visit on the way:

Elbasan Castle

Elbasan’s castle is one of the largest castles in Europe laying entirely on flat ground. At its zenith, the castle had 26 towers raised in an equal distance among each other all the way across the wall that reached an impressive height of 9 meters. When all its four straight walls surrounded the place once, they covered a massive area of 107,184 square meters. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II (the Conqueror) established the site in its full form as an army garrison during the XV century. However, the origin of the site dates back to the III century C.E., when the Romans constructed it as a legionary fortress that controlled the main route of this area.

Nowadays, all the southern parts of the wall are still in very good condition. Only a few towers are now still visible and at the one on the southwestern corner, you can find the construction elements from the Roman and Byzantine times.

Struga

Struga is a town in Macedonia. It is now a popular tourist region and is a vivid town. In Struga exists a saying that says “there’s no place like Struga”. The Drin River flows through the town and many people enjoy walking on the banks of the river. Moreover, there are many beaches in Struga and the town has a beautiful history.

Lin Village

The picturesque village of Lin is located on the shore of Lake Ohrid, with beautiful old houses and cobblestone streets. This small village that is overlooking the city of Ohrid is a trip into the past. There you can see the Mosaic of the Ancient Basilica of Lin that dates 4-5 year A.D. And wander around the streets of this ancient little village with so much history.

Important Note: For each attraction that adds more time to the transfer the price changes.