Name: Day tour of Korca, Pogradec and Ohrid Lake from Tirana
Brand: Go As Local
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Price: 110 €
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11 Hours

Tirana

Pogradec & Korçë

   I had a fantastic day in Kosovo with Andi. We had plenty of time to visit Pristina and  Prizren. Prizren is a wonderful city, while Pristina is more interesting... read more than pretty. It is great to have the opportunity to see Kosovo in a full day. It was a long driving day and Andi made
Michael H
September 1, 2021 
   This was our second day with Andi.  He and our driver, Mario picked us up as planned at our hotel.  We stopped first at Bunk’Art to view one... read more of the many nuclear bunkers that were in place during the Cold War. It was extremely interesting...More
rnnancy111
June 20, 2019 
   You cannot get a better tour in Albania than this one nor a better guide than Goaslocal and Andi. Informative, flexible, friendly and helpful he also helped me a lot... read more by getting me through what is a slightly arduous trek on day 2 - especially for those of us with a fear of heights or ridge walks. 
 The scenery is as good as it gets anywhere I’ve travelled worldwide - and I’ve done a lot - the food is good and healthy, accommodation is good considering the remote locations with showers and even WiFi to post some pics online. 
 Andi was sufficiently flexible to pick me up and drop me at my location rather than a pre defined location and to assist me in many ways that were above and beyond the normal expectations for these types of tours answering many questions about future travel plans and costs in Albania and beyond. Cannot recommend this tour more highly but day two does require fitness and will be stressful in a couple of small parts if you are scared of heights so do be fully up front when booking.
BraveheartInAsia
June 8, 2022 

Tour Details

During this day tour in the Southeast of Albania, you will be able to experience the diversity of History, Culture, and beautiful nature. Probably it has traditionally been the are with the most diversity of the population, ethnic groups and a huge variety of food and rich culture of Winemaking in centuries.

Departure & Return Location

Hotel Pick Up in Tirana

Departure Time

08:00

Price Includes

Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
All transportation in destination location

Price Excludes

Lunch
Any Private Expenses

Complementaries

Comfortable shoes and clothes

What to Expect

Day tour of Korca, Pogradec and Ohrid Lake from Tirana

This Day tour of Korca, Pogradec, and Ohrid Lake is built to offer the best combinations of driving and walking at an easy level for everyone. During the tour, we will be able to cover the most of highlights of every city including free time and lunch stop.

Walking City Tour of Korca
Short Visit in Tushemisht
Exploring Drilon
City tour of Pogradec

Itinerary

Day tour of Korca, Pogradec and Ohrid Lake

First Stop Tirana to Korca Old Bazaar

Leaving Tirana at 8:00 we will be headed toward southeast Albania for our first stop, Korca. Located close to the border with Greece, Korca is one of the most important cultural sites of Albania. Highly known for its First Albanian School, it has also been an important trading center. We will go into the traces of the Old Bazaar of the city. Newly renovated, this district has returned the city to it’s previews glamur.

Second StopPedestrian Boulevard and Orthodox Cathedral

The tour continues along to the main walking boulevard of the city. Now one of the main attractions of the city, the boulevard is organized with 2 sides with shops, restaurants, and bars.

At the end of it, the boulevard will be interrupted by the main Orthodox Cathedral. Built in 1992, straight after the communist period. This church holds remarkable artistic and architectural values.

Third StopDrilon Natural Park

Leaving Korca, we will continue toward Pogradec. The city lies under a soft hill, by the shores of Ohrid Lake. This is also how it got it’s name, which came from the Slavic Languages. Situated less than 5 Km from Pogradec, Drilon 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.

Fourth StopVillage of Tushemisht

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 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.

Fifth StopCity of Pogradec

In a short stroll, we will be able to visit the old part of the city where some of the old architecture is still preserved, but also the new and more modern part. Especially the long promenade, or 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. Return in Tirana in late afternoon.