Private Tour
Go rural to Lazaropole and Gari from Ohrid
Overview
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Going on this trip will be a real escape from everyday life. We will feel the nature in Mavrovo National Park and visit the most spiritual place in the country, St. John Monastery Bigorski. We will visit two old villages situated in Bistra mountain to feel the rural life in this part of Macedonia. Enjoy!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mavrovo Lake
We will be starting with a short walk in the Mavrovo National Park around the Mavrovo Lake.
Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski
Driving through the canyon of the river Radika, we make the next stop at St. John the Baptist of Bigorski Monastery, which is widely renowned as the most spiritual monastery in Macedonia. This 19th-century structure, erected upon both the ruins of an 11th-century church and the slopes of Mountain Bistra, is home to a small silver coffin allegedly containing the remains of St John himself.
What‘s Included
Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel in Ohrid
Transfers for the tour with a comfortable car/minivan
Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the entire tour
Entrance fee for Bigorski Monastery (approx. 2 EUR)
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Pickup points
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Go rural to Lazaropole and Gari from Ohrid
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Operated by Experience Balkan