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

Tirana

Pogradec & Korçë

   This was a brilliant afternoon. Sindi was a great tutor. We learned about the different types of traditional Albanian food and then cooked some delicious dishes. I couldn't pick my... read more favourite as they were all great. Sindi's father gave us some homemade wine which was lovely. We also tried hot and cold raki. You are provided with the recipes for the dishes you cook after and I will definitely be making them again. The course is also suitable for those with limited cooking skills as everything is explained well and are not too difficult. 
 
 The course is an absolute bargain. A wonderful afternoon. Don't hesitate to book.
sarahlR1457EV
June 9, 2022 
   Skerdi provided transit from Tirana to Skopje with a stop in Ohrid. While I was only looking for transportation, Skerdi provided incredible service as a tour guide and demonstrated significant... read more knowledge as we traveled. He turned what could have been a long boring drive into an educational and exciting trip.
PatrickG7684
April 10, 2021 
   Brilliant tour guide, found out a lot of interesting information and understood the country and culture a lot more because of it. 10/10 recommend.
Rob H
January 1, 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.