North Macedonia · 4 days · Mountains · Beach

Lake Ohrid

A crystal-clear ancient lake with Byzantine churches on the shore.

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Prices are estimates per person and change. Always check live prices before booking.

Day-by-day plan

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Day 1: Bus from Skopje
Direct UK flights to Ohrid are rare, so most people land in Skopje. The bus to Ohrid takes about 2.5 hours (~£10), then walk the cobbled old town up to Samuel's Fortress.
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Day 2: St John at Kaneo
Coastal boardwalk to the famous clifftop church, then a swim from the pebble coves below.
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Day 3: Boat to St Naum
Cheap public boat south to St Naum monastery and its springs. Lunch on lake trout.
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Day 4: Galičica views
Morning hike in Galičica National Park for views over two lakes, then the bus back to Skopje.

Estimated cost per person

Based on 2 adults travelling together and sharing a room, in the best months below. This is a do-it-yourself trip, not a package: you book each part separately with partners.

Flights (return): ~£105
Stay: ~£80
Transfers & local transport: ~£30
Activities: ~£50
Estimated total: ~£265

Prices are estimates per person and change. Always check live prices before booking.

Best months to go

June, September

Money-saving tips

Fly into Skopje and take the bus — direct UK flights to Ohrid are seasonal at best.
Guesthouses (sobi) are cheaper than hotels. Look for signs on doors.
Avoid late July–August, when prices rise.

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