Tour of Pogradec and around Ohrid Lake

Tour of Pogradec and around Ohrid Lake

Join us in this Day Tour of Pogradec & Ohrid Lake to enjoy and relaxed one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe. Known also as the “Favorite Holidays Place” of many kings and politicians, Pogradec has been the favorite holiday place of Enver Hoxha, the former Albanian Communist Leader. It is also where Constantine's parents (Emperor of Byzant) spending most of the holidays.

During this Day Tour of Pogradec from Tirana, we will visit also the astonishing Lin Peninsular, Tushemisht, and Drilon. This tour will bring nearer to you gorgeous nature, delicious food and warm, local welcome.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hotel Pogradeci, Rruga Dëshmorët e Pojskës, Pogradec, Albania

Leaving Tirana at 09:00 we will head toward the South-East of Albania. In around 2 hours we will be in Pogradec. The city is lied under a soft hill, by the shores of Ohrid Lake. This is also how it has got his name from the Slavic Languages.
Main Boulevard of the city, situated along all Lake shores for years has been the main afternoon attractions for the locals. It is the place where they do their afternoon walking ritual.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Driloni National Park, Rruga e Drilonit, Pogradec 7301 Albania

Situated less than 5 Km from Pogradec this park has been the poetic muse of many poets and artists. The magnetic and relaxing atmosphere created from the shallow waters, swamps, and Willow trees make this place very romantic. It is not surprising seeing just married couples shooting their wedding albums there.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bujtina Ollga, Tushemisht, Albania

Visit in one of the most characteristic villages of all the area. Mainly inhabited by Orthodox, this village is unique in traditions and culture from the rest of others in the area. Known also as part of one of the most well-known movies in Albanian Cinematography it looks like small Venice with the water springs running above the houses.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lin Mosaic, Lin, Albania

With its amazing view Lin, it is one of the most interesting and untouched attractions of the area. Famous for its mosaic and Paleo Cristian Basilica it also offers crystal clear waters and amazing lake shores.
After Lin, we will start our way back to Tirana where it will be the end of our tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Skanderbeg Square, At the center of Tirana, Tirana Albania

Drop off in Tirana