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Lake Ohrid

Lake Prespa

Bay of Bones Museum

Mavrovo National Park

Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist

Vardar River

Galičica National Park

Saint Naum Monastery

Pelister National Park

Samoil's Fortress

Heraklea Lynkestis

Chateau Sopot

Skopje

Ohrid

Nearby destinations

Attica tours

Dalmatia tours

Peloponnese tours

Dubrovnik–Neretva County tours

Tirana District tours

Sofia Province tours

Thessaly tours

Nearby sights

Acropolis of AthensAttraction in Athens, Greece

ErechtheionAttraction in Athens, Greece

ParthenonAttraction in Athens, Greece

Temple of Olympian Zeus, AthensAttraction in Athens, Greece

Bay of KotorAttraction in Kotor Municipality, Montenegro

Panathenaic StadiumAttraction in Athens, Greece

Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid

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Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
4.25 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.25 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

Visit North Macedonia’s most prestigious monastery, which is located deep in the forest. Behold one of the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases of the world.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Pickup included
Dear guest, We will pick you up at your accommodation or close to your accommodation when located in Ohrid, Pestani and all the places in between. Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside on the main road of the pickup point or accommodation. We will provide your valid pickup time via WhatsApp within 24 hours! In case we don't stop in front of your accommodation, we kindly ask to check our 13 pickup points around Ohrid up until Pestani, because these are a walking distance of almost every accommodation there is! The transportation could be in a car or van, this depends on the number of participants. PS: Guests of Inex Olgica will be picked up in front of the entrance of hotel. We thank you ahead. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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Itinerary

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    13 pickup location options:

    Hotel „Dva Bisera“, Aleksandar Villa Boutique Hotel, Territorial Fire Brigade Struga, Villa Nika , Pestani - Ohrid, Lukoil, Hotel Tino Sveti Stefan, Unique Resort & Spa, Mizo Hotel / Хотел Мизо, Hotel „Granit“, Tourist BUS stop (drop off/ pick up), Atlantic Beach Ohrid, Inex Olgica Hotel & Spa, Gostilnica Grne

  • Van

    (2.5 hours)

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    Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

    Break time, Lunch, Free time (1.5 hours)

    Optional

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    Mavrovo National Park

    Walk, Hiking (1.5 hours)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • 13 drop-off locations:

    Hotel „Dva Bisera“, Hotel Tino Sveti Stefan, Territorial Fire Brigade Struga, Lukoil, Aleksandar Villa Boutique Hotel, Villa Nika , Pestani - Ohrid, Mizo Hotel / Хотел Мизо, Hotel „Granit“, Gostilnica Grne, Inex Olgica Hotel & Spa, Atlantic Beach Ohrid, Unique Resort & Spa, Tourist BUS stop (drop off/ pick up)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a look into the life of the North Macedonian monks.
  • Hike in the National Park of Mavrovo to enjoy the waterfalls of Duf.
  • Discover the traditional architecture and the holiest relic of the monastery.
  • Child and senior discount!

Full description

Visit North Macedonia’s most prestigious monastery, which is located deep in the forest. A medieval place where monks isolate themselves from the rest of the modern world, so they can devote their lives entirely to their faith. The monastery households one of the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases in the world. According to legends this iconostasis is a source of many ancient secrets.

After some free time and optional lunch, you continue the journey towards the Duff Waterfalls. While entering the Natural Park of Mavrovo, which is the biggest in the whole Balkan, the path will lead you to the village of Rostushe and the canyon of the Rostushka river. At some points this canyon has a stunning dept of 100 meters. While enjoying this short walk, our guide will provide you astonishing tales about the flora and fauna of the National Park of Mavrovo. At the end you will be brought back to your pick-up point.

Interesting fact: Did you know that the name Macedonia, nowadays north and south, is mentioned several times in the bible and is one of the most concentrated with monasteries and churches in the whole world?!

Includes

  • English speaking guide.
  • Transfer from accommodation (or close to) to the Bigorski monastery and back.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Confirmation in max. 12 hours and pickup time.
  • Child and senior discount.
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

Know before you go

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes.
  • The possibility of having lunch is optional and costs an additional price of €15,- p. person.
  • During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.

From $55.94 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 8 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – Czech RepublicAugust 27, 2024 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – AlbaniaAugust 8, 2024 – Verified booking
It’s a beautiful drive through the mountains. The hike was nice and you didn’t feel rushed by the guide.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyAugust 5, 2024 – Verified booking

Product ID: 581323

Activity provider:KTM Voyage
  • North Macedonia
  • Southwestern Region
  • Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist

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