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Day trip to Albania from Ohrid

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Try homemade products in the local Albanian market
  • Go back in time as you explore the prehistorical settlement of Lin
  • Tackle all highlights around the lake in 1 day
What to expect

Why not visit an extra country during your holiday? Until not so long ago, it was impossible to visit Albania because of a strict communistic regime. It was even called the “North Korea” of Europe. However nowadays, the country is liberated, enjoy the opportunity to see the differences between the neighbors, North Macedonia and Albania.

Trace the visible remaining of the dictatorship that ruled Albania. By bus, you'll visit the city of Pogradec and take a coffee break before exploring the city further. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a lunch and continue your journey towards the idyllic fishing village of Lin. Active yourself with a short walk in the nature surrounding this village.

Next, travel back to North Macedonia via the other side of the lade and make a last stop in the city of Struga. Here you'll see the forming of the river “the Black Drim”. While making a whole lap around the lake of Ohrid, be aware how the colors of the water changes while driving.

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$ 48