Macedonia del Norte: Ohrid, joya del lago from US$307

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US$346

US$307

Based on 2 adults

(US$613 Total Price )

Created: Friday, October 16, 2026

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About the destination

Ohrid (Macedonian: Охрид ) is a city in North Macedonia, the seat of Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with over 42,000 inhabitants as of 2002. Ohrid once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola. In 1979 and in 1980 respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites. The earliest inhabitants of the widest Lake Ohrid region were the Enchele, an Illyrian tribe and the Dassaretae, an ancient Greek tribe based further East in the region of Lynkestis. According to recent excavations this was a town as early as of king Phillip II of Macedon. They conclude that Samuil's Fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification, dated to 4th century BC. During the Roman conquests, towards the end of 3rd and the beginning of 2nd century BC, the Dassaretae and the region Dassaretia were mentioned, as well as the ancient Greek city of Lychnidos (Greek: Λυχνιδός). The existence of the ancient Greek city of Lychnidos is linked to the Greek myth of the Phoenician prince Cadmus who, banished from Thebes, in Boeotia, fled to the Enchele and founded the town of Lychnidos on the shores of the modern Lake Ohrid.The Lake of Ohrid, the ancient Greek Lacus Lychnitis (Greek: Λυχνίτις), whose blue and exceedingly transparent waters in antiquity gave to the lake its Greek name; it was still called so occasionally in the Middle Ages. It was located along the Via Egnatia, which connected the Adriatic port Dyrrachion (present-day Durrës) with Byzantium. Archaeological excavations (e.g., the Polyconch Basilica from 5th century) prove early adoption of Christianity in the area. Bishops from Lychnidos participated in multiple ecumenical councils.

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05 Jul

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Boutique Villa Arte

8.4

Very good

1049

Ohrid - At 0.8 km from the centreWITH BREAKFAST18 Slavej Planina Str., Ohrid 6000

Habitación Doble con balcón

Boasting a terrace and views of the mountain, Boutique Villa Arte is located in Ohrid, an 8-minute walk from Port Ohrid. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a bar. Boutique Villa Arte also offers a small conference room and an underground parking.The property is close to popular attractions like Early Christian Basilica, Museum Robev House and Holy Mary Perybleptos Church. All units at the hotel offer a balcony, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe and a desk. A private bathroom with shower and free toiletries is also featured. Free WiFi is accessible at Boutique Villa Arte. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation, at an extra charge. Holy Mary Perybleptos Church is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Ohrid Airport, 10 km from Boutique Villa Arte.

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