Category Lake Ohrid & North Macedonia Day Trips

Albania · LAKE OHRID & NORTH MACEDONIA DAY TRIPS

Top 15 Ohrid & North Macedonia Day Trips from Tirana

20 reviewed

Ohrid is a UNESCO lake town closer to Tirana than the Ionian coast is. These day trips cross the border after breakfast and have you back for dinner. Compare what each one covers, the old town, Saint Naum, the boat across, and whether the border wait is built into the timings.

Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana

Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana - Struga by the Drini River source: a calm start before the UNESCO day

1.Semi-Private Tour of North Macedonia: Ohrid & Struga from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $262Our pick

Semi-private day trip from Tirana to Struga and UNESCO Ohrid, capped at 15, with hotel pickup and guided stops.

“Had a brilliant time on this excursion to North Macedonia. Everything was really well organised, we had a nice coffee stop on the way, followed by a scenic viewpoint in Albania overlooking beautiful Lake Ohrid. The border crossing was really smooth too, no stress at all. We stopped in Struga for a wander, then had plenty of time to properly explore Ohrid, Samuel’s Fortress was definitely a highlight! Our guide Ilir was absolutely fantastic, really friendly, super knowledgeable about the history of Albania, Macedonia, and the Balkans, and you could tell he had a genuine passion for the region. He also gave me some great food and drink recommendations for…”

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North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour from Tirana

North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour from Tirana - Bay of the Bones: a quick context stop, not a long linger

2.North Macedonia: Ohrid & Saint Naum Day Tour from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $96

Day trip from Tirana to Ohrid and Saint Naum in North Macedonia, with Lake Ohrid views, old-town walking, and scenic returns.

“Small tour of 6 people and I really enjoyed it! The places we went to were so beautiful and serves as an introduction to North Macedonia. I gave 4 stars because the driver was talking really loud the whole journey (like shouting) and speeding. Nolan our guide was ok.”

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Ohrid – North Macedonia Full Day Tour from Tirana & Durres/Golem

Ohrid - North Macedonia Full Day Tour from Tirana & Durres/Golem - Ancient Theatre of Ohrid: Hellenistic Roots With Modern Use

3.Ohrid – North Macedonia Full Day Tour from Tirana & Durres/Golem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · from $64Best value

Full day Ohrid trip from Tirana or Durres to Lake Ohrid, Samuel’s Fortress, Old Bazaar, St John at Kaneo, and more.

“We booked the trip, they never turned up, we waited all morning and tried to contact them we never heard back, late afternoon we were told from viator the trip was cancelled, really disappointed. The trip was cancelled twice over 2 days but we either weren’t told untill last minute or not at all.”

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Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres

Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres - St. Jovan Kaneo: the Lake view stop you’ll remember

Day tour of Ohrid & St. Naum, N Macedonia from Tirana

Day tour of Ohrid & St. Naum, N Macedonia from Tirana - St. Jovan Kaneo and Ohrid’s Old Bazaar, Stone Streets and Fast Views

5.Day tour of Ohrid & St. Naum, N Macedonia from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $69

Tirana day trip to Ohrid and St Naum, North Macedonia. Ancient theatre, stone old town, monastery by Lake Ohrid, panoramic drive.

“Absolutely brilliant day out and wonderful experience to see North Macedonia 🇲🇰 Our tour guide, Skerdi was an excellent tour guide. Full of knowledge and interesting information on the places we visited to really bring the trip to life. A wonderful trip that I can't recommend enough.”

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2 Day Tour of North Macedonia & Kosovo from Tirana

2 Day Tour of North Macedonia & Kosovo from Tirana - Skopje’s Statue Trail, Vardar River Views, and Mosque-and-Church Stops

6.2 Day Tour of North Macedonia & Kosovo from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $528

Two-day road trip from Tirana covering Ohrid and Skopje, plus Kosovo highlights Pristina and Prizren, with hotel, breakfast, and guides.

“Absolutely wonderful tour. A great way to see the main attractions of two countries in two days from Tirana. We had a very knowledgeable and passionate guide Engjell with us in a super comfortable car. He picked us up on time and made our way to Prizren ,Kosovo learning about the history and culture of the region from our guide . We had a wonderful lunch at a restaurant suggested by Engjell and then drove to the capital Pristina.We had a lovely view of the city from the top of the cathedral and then ambled along the centre taking in the various attractions with some ice cream. At each location…”

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Small Group Tour; Gems of Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia

Small Group Tour; Gems of Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia - Price and what you actually get for $2,361.02 per person

7.Small Group Tour; Gems of Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $2,361

A small-group 8 day Balkan tour from Tirana, mixing UNESCO sights like Ohrid and Berat with mountain scenery and monastery stops.

“This extraordinary journey through the Balkans (Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo)allowed me to explore a diverse range of cultures, experience breathtaking landscapes, and create memories that will last a lifetime. The itinerary was perfRead more”

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Private Day Tour of Skopje and North Macedonia from Tirana

Private Day Tour of Skopje and North Macedonia from Tirana - The drive from Tirana: long, but built for comfort

8.Private Day Tour of Skopje and North Macedonia from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $234

Private Skopje day tour from Tirana with hotel pickup, Art Bridge, Old Bazaar, Fortress, Mother Teresa, and more, in English.

“We had the pleasure of taking a day trip to North Macedonia from Tirana with our wonderful guide Armando. His knowledge and insights of Lake Ohrid and other points of interest made for an informative and enjoyable day. His choice for lunch overlooking the lake was perfect, as it became an experience not to be forgotten. His enthusiasm was contagious and we would definitely book with him again.”

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Private Full-Day Historical Day Tour in North Macedonia and Albania

Private Full-Day Historical Day Tour in North Macedonia and Albania - From Tirana to Struga’s Black Drin source: a scenic warm-up

9.Private Full-Day Historical Day Tour in North Macedonia and Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $540

Private Tirana to Ohrid and Saint Naum day trip with Black Drin, old-town walking, lake boat time, and expert guide Dorian.

“We had an amazing trip in Albania and North Macedonia with Dori! He is knowledgeable, friendly, experienced and all around great tour guide. He was always on time and flexible to make the itinerary to our interests. We highly recommend him!”

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Day Trip to Ohrid Macedonia & Pogradec / by Tirana Day trips

Day Trip to Ohrid Macedonia & Pogradec / by Tirana Day trips - Small-group comfort, pickup, and an English guide who keeps things moving

Small Group Tour of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia

Small Group Tour of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia - Day 2 in Albania: Shkodra’s old walls and Rozafa Castle views

11.Small Group Tour of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & N. Macedonia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,812

Small group 5-day tour from Tirana through Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, with hotels, guide, and key UNESCO stops.

“Thanks for the wonderful traditional dinner we enjoyed in Prizren with our guide Ana, as she entertained us with stories of her family’s life and traditions. It helped make up for the 17 hr day the day before.”

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Semi-Private Tour; N. Macedonia, Kosovo & Albania in 4 Days

Semi-Private Tour; N. Macedonia, Kosovo & Albania in 4 Days - Berat’s UNESCO old town, 1001 windows, and castle walls

12.Semi-Private Tour; N. Macedonia, Kosovo & Albania in 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $1,254

4 days from Tirana with a small group, hitting UNESCO Berat and Ohrid, then Skopje, Kosovo, and Kruja’s medieval sights.

“Excellent tour with our guide Juli from Choose Balkens in a spacious & comfortable vehicle. Had lots of free time to explore by yourself after an initial tour & orientation of the various locations. Never felt rushed & you could go around at yRead more”

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7 Day Tour of Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

7 Day Tour of Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo - Tirana to Durrës to Berat: Roman seats and Ottoman windows

13.7 Day Tour of Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $1,870

7-day loop through Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo with Tirana hotel pickup, UNESCO sites, and photo-focused pacing.

“This was a wonderful 7-day tour of various towns and cities in Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. Our guide (also driver), Daniel, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and did a great job of tailoring the trip to our interests. We found the timings to be perfect - just enough time in each place to get a flavour; it never felt rushed. The hotels that were provided by the tour operator were excellent - always well located and often with great views. This tour exceeded our expectations - highly recommended!”

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Montenegro, Kosovo & North Macedonia in 3 Days from Tirana

Montenegro, Kosovo & North Macedonia in 3 Days from Tirana - Day 2: Prizren’s old quarter, Pristina’s institutions, then Skopje at night

14.Montenegro, Kosovo & North Macedonia in 3 Days from Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $776

3 days from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia: Kotor and Budva, Prizren and Skopje, then Ohrid, small group.

“The tour was perfect in all aspects. Our tour guide, Engjell was very knowledgeable about about the history, economy and culture of the region and I was amazed by the detailed information he provided. In addition, we were very lucky that he was a non-smoker, in contrary to most people in the region.”

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Kosovo & North Macedonia from Tirana in 2 days

Kosovo & North Macedonia from Tirana in 2 days - League of Prizren Museum: why one house matters so much

15.Kosovo & North Macedonia from Tirana in 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $420

2 days from Tirana through Prizren, Pristina, Skopje and Ohrid, with transport and guided stops. Fast Balkans value for $420.

“A really memorable experience visiting North Macedonia and Kosovo. I enjoyed seeing what both countries had to offer. Ohrid lake is really picturesque, the many statues in Skopje are really interesting, including the huge Alexandar the great one in the square. Kosovo has a lot of really interesting recent political history in Pristina and in Prizren there is some interesting architecture, as well as Albanian history. Skerdi was an excellent guide, nothing was ever to much trouble for him and he went out of his way to ensure I got to see everything that I wanted to in all of the stops. Hotel that was included in the price was…”

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