The 15 Best Day Trips to Ohrid from Albania

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

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

This 10 to 12-hour trip takes you from Tirana to Struga and Ohrid in North Macedonia. Expect a group of up to 15, hotel pickup, private transport, border assistance, and guided walks to churches, the lake, old town, and Samuel’s Fortress. Guides may include Ilir, Toni, Ardit, Eraldo, or Saimir.

“Amazing experience of Ohrid and Struga really stands out for its unique beauty. The lake side restaurants serves great food and drinks. Views are beautiful.”

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

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

Set out from Tirana around 7:30 AM for Ohrid’s churches, fortress, amphitheatre, and old town, then follow Lake Ohrid to Bay of the Bones and Saint Naum Monastery. Guides such as Nolan, Henri, Noli, and Philip have led this trip. Expect about 11 to 12 hours, border checks, steep streets, and little free time.

“A brilliant day with a fun tour guide Noli. Would very much recommend, the tour itself and the guide.”

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

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

Travel from Tirana, Durres, Golem, or Lalez to Ohrid with an English-speaking guide such as Marsuel, Besnik, Rigels, or Redon. See Samuel’s Fortress, the Old Bazaar, St. John at Kaneo, Ali Pasha Mosque, and the Ancient Theatre, then enjoy two hours for lunch, coffee, or an optional lake boat ride. Bring your passport and check visa rules carefully.

“Great tour guide. Marsuel was amazing!! We went to Ohrid and surroundings. Most amazing place. A MUST.”

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4.Private Ohrid Day Tour and Authentic Village from Tirana & Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $150

Travel from Tirana or Durres to Ohrid in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Engjell, Xhulio, or Skerdi. See St. Jovan Kaneo, the Old Bazaar, Tsar Samuel’s Fortress, Lake Ohrid, and a quiet Macedonian village. Passport required.

“Orhid is beautiful! We had a lovely day and learned much about North Macedonia and Albania. Our guide, Daniel, was very informative.”

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

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

Travel from Tirana to North Macedonia for a full day around Lake Ohrid. You’ll visit Ohrid’s Ancient Theatre, St. Jovan Kaneo, Old Bazaar, Bay of the Bones, and St. Naum Monastery, with guides such as Skerdi, Zeni, Elton, and Giulio leading some departures. Expect a long but rewarding day, border checks, and a scenic lakeside route.

“Our guide Giulio is knowledgeable and helpful! It’s a great experience and Ohrid is so beautiful! Highly recommended!”

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6.2 Day Tour of North Macedonia & Kosovo from Tirana

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

Travel from Tirana through North Macedonia and Kosovo in a small group of up to eight. Visit Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina, and Prizren, with private transport, a three-star hotel, breakfast, entrance tickets, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Erik, Engjell, Endri, and Xhulio have led this route.

“This tour is a great way to visit two countries in two days. We travelled from Tirana to North Macedonia on day 1, visiting Orhid on the way. At Night we stayed at Skopje city centre in a hotel arranged by the Agency. The next day we started with the visit of Skopje city, then Matka Canyon in North Macedonia and Prizren on Kosovo. Unfortunately we missed Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. as there was a festival in Pristina and entering into Pristina was difficult. All the places we visited were great. But the highlight was our Driver and Guide Erik. He was very friendly, caring, full of fun.The places…”

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

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

Travel by private vehicle from Tirana through Kruja, Shkodra, Kosovo, Skopje, Ohrid, Berat, and back to Tirana. A professional tour leader handles the roads and border crossings while you visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval towns, mountain parks, lakes, monasteries, and BUNK’ART 2. Expect a maximum of 10 people and three-star rooms with breakfast.

“Our 9 day private tour of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia was excellent. The itinerary offered a good balance between cultural/historical versus natural history destinations. The trip planning and coordination was top notch. With one Read more”

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

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

Leave Tirana at 7:00 a.m. for a private, guide-led day in Skopje. Walk the Old Bazaar, Kale Fortress, Macedonia Square, Mother Teresa Memorial House, and Ottoman landmarks. Guides such as Armando, Daniel, Redi, Andi, and Engjell have led this route, with hotel pickup, transport, fuel, road fees, and entry tickets included.

“Excellent tour guides, Daniel and Redi. Extremely knowledgeable. Took us out of their way to a bookshop we wanted to see. Delicious lunch with good recommendations. A great drive back with plenty of singing.”

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

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

Travel from Tirana into North Macedonia with Dorian Disha, or Dori, as your private guide and driver. See the Black Drin source in Struga, walk Ohrid’s old town, visit Saint Naum Monastery, and take a short boat ride to the lake springs. Pickup and drop-off are included, but lunch, taxes, and boat fees are extra.

“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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10.Day Trip to Ohrid Macedonia & Pogradec / by Tirana Day trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $204

Set out from Tirana at 8:00 am with a guide and private transport for a 10 to 12-hour trip across Albania and North Macedonia. Visit Ohrid, St. Naum Monastery, Pogradec, and Lake Ohrid in a group of no more than eight. Guide Endrit has earned special praise for safe driving, clear English, and thoughtful help.

“Great guide, very friendly and helpful. And Ohrid is absolutely amazing! Great walks, amazing views.”

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

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

This five-day small-group tour links Tirana, Budva, Kotor, Shkodra, Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Ohrid, and Berat. You travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking tour leader, stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast, and visit places such as Rozafa Castle, Sinan Pasha Mosque, and Mrizi i Zanave farm. Groups are limited to 10 people.

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

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

Travel from Tirana through Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo in a group of no more than 10. Your tour leader handles transport, hotels, breakfasts and entry fees while you visit Berat, Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina, Prizren and Kruja. Guides such as Juli and Arthur have been praised for clear planning and generous free time.

“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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13.7 Day Tour of Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

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

Travel across Albania, North Macedonia, and Kosovo in a group of up to 15 with a professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Daniel, the guide and driver praised for flexible planning, leads you from Durrës and Berat to Ohrid, Prizren, and Krujë, with six hotel nights, breakfast, and entry fees included.

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

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

Travel in a small group of up to eight from Tirana through Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. You’ll visit Kotor, Budva, Shkoder, Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, and Ohrid, with two hotel nights, breakfasts, guide service, transport, and entry fees included. Guides Engjell and Redi Boraj have been praised for their history and cultural insight.

“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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15.Kosovo & North Macedonia from Tirana in 2 days

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

Travel privately from Tirana through Kosovo and North Macedonia with an English-speaking guide such as Giulio or Skerdi. Visit Prizren’s old quarter, Pristina’s Newborn monument, Skopje’s bazaar, and Lake Ohrid. Expect long drives, a private room arrangement, border crossings, and meals at your own cost.

“A great opportunity to visit 4 interesting sites in Kosovo and North Macedonia with a knowledgable guide. We enjoyed seeing all places, with Skopje being our favourite. Our guide took the stress out of the tour - with the driving, handling of passports at borders, recommendation of great local restaurants, help with me ordering vegan food etc. It was a great experience, would very much recommend.”

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