Quick facts

• Duration: 9 hours
• Language: English
• Format: guided small-group tour (group tour)
• Price: from $54.00 (varies by date/availability)
• Voucher: mobile voucher accepted (e-voucher)
• Provider: KTM Voyage
• Cancellation: 75% refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before start

Note: The listing shows “Entrance Fees Included” as a highlight badge, but the inclusions list also states “Entrance fees” are not included. In practice, plan for possible on-site entry charges and confirm what’s covered in your voucher. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Why people book this tour

• It’s a scenic cultural journey around Lake Ohrid.
• You’ll visit Kalishta and its cliffside monastery and church.
• There’s an easy alternative if you don’t want to enter: coffee with lake views.
• You’ll explore Struga—bridges, markets, promenades, and its poetic heritage.
• Finish in Vevchani for lunch, springs, and nature walks.

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What to expect (step-by-step)

1) Kalishta: a cliffside monastery above Lake Ohrid

After pickup, you head to Kalishta, described as a spiritual destination above the lakeshore.
You’ll visit a monastery carved into the mountain and hear stories about monastic life, including a monk who dedicated
his entire life to religion. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

2) Church of the Holy Mother Mary + the Black Madonna icon

You’ll also see the newer church dedicated to the Holy Mother Mary, noted for its frescoes and an especially
intriguing local icon: the Black Madonna. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Optional: coffee stop instead of entering

If you prefer not to enter the monastery complex, you can relax at a nearby restaurant with panoramic lake views. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

3) Struga: “City of Poetry and Bridges”

Next is Struga, linked to the internationally known Struga Poetry Evenings.
Your guided walk typically includes the point where Lake Ohrid flows into the Black Drim River,
plus bridges, riverside promenades, monuments, local markets, and city landmarks. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

4) Vevchani: lunch + village walk + natural springs

The final stop is Vevchani, described as proudly independent and known for traditions, its pagan Carnival,
and local identity. You’ll have time for lunch, then a guided village walk and a slower stroll around the
natural springs and surrounding nature. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

5) Scenic return to Ohrid area

After the final stop, you’ll travel back to your drop-off point. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

What’s included (and not included)

Included

• Guided tour
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
• Local guide
• Small group experience

Not included

• Entrance fees
• Personal expenses

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Pickup area + meeting details

Pickup is offered if your accommodation is located between Ohrid and Pestani.
You’ll provide your pickup address at checkout, and you should confirm the exact pickup point/time with the local partner
using the contact details in your voucher after booking. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Practical tips (what to bring)

• Comfortable shoes and clothes (expect walking in towns and around springs)
• Sunscreen and water in summer

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FAQs

How long is the tour?

It’s listed as a 9-hour guided tour. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Do I have to enter the monastery at Kalishta?

No—if you prefer not to enter, the itinerary notes you can spend that time having coffee and enjoying lake views nearby. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

What are the key sights in Struga?

The tour includes a short guided walk featuring the point where Lake Ohrid flows into the Black Drim River, plus bridges,
promenades, monuments, markets, and city landmarks. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch time is included in the schedule (in Vevchani), but food/drinks are not listed among inclusions—plan to pay for your own meal. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

What’s the cancellation policy?

You receive a 75% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}