Tours/North Macedonia/Tour Around the Lake Albania from Ohrid
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Tour Around the Lake Albania from Ohrid

4.7(21)North Macedonia1 hour
VIATOR4.5(6)TRIPADVISOR4.7(15)

Description

This unique day tour invites you to discover a second country during your holiday in North-Macedonia, Albania (the once closed communistic country). Discover the striking differences and surprising similarities between these two Balkan countries. Travel comfortably by bus or minibus as you enjoy a complete scenic tour around Lake Ohrid, one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe. Along the way, you’ll stop at iconic and charming locations including the Bay of Bones, Pogradec, Lin, and Drilon. In Pogradec, enjoy free time to relax and have lunch at your own pace. In the picturesque village of Lin, take a coffee break and stroll through narrow streets lined with traditional houses. For those who wish, there is an optional guided walk to the ancient Roman basilica—highly recommended for history lovers and photographers alike. During the journey, you’ll also spot the famous concrete communist-era bunkers, silent reminders of Albania’s past, scattered across the landscape.

Tour Options

English-speaking guide
  • English language Pickup included
Dutch-speaking guide
  • Language in Dutch Pickup included
Fall, winter and spring season
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

Photo stop Bay of Bones.

60 min

In Drilon, we will have a short coffee break and enjoy the astonishing nature, which closely resembles the water sources of St. Naum. You will have some free time to relax, enjoy a coffee, take a walk around the natural reservoir, and take photos.

150 min

In Pogradec, you will be dropped off in front of Hotel Enkelana. You will have free time to enjoy the town and have lunch. You can visit the local marketplace, the town park where you'll encounter the patriarchal way of life in Albania, and the boulevard famous for its street tiles and statues. You may also go shopping, sightseeing, or simply enjoy a relaxing walk. During free time, walk around this small lake town and discover the beauty and authenticity of this place. Feel free to shop, sightsee or having a tasty lunch.

60 min

When entering the village of Lin, the guided tour will start. Our guide will explain about the traditional village life and explain characteristics of the buildings and it's inhabitants. Furthermore, you will have the option to walk until you reach the Roman Basilic, which we highly recommend.

15 min

Right outside the village of Lin, the bus will stop to visit the bunkers of Enver Hoxha. Here you can make memorable pictures to send back home!

Highlights

Instant confirmation and pick-up times
All Fees and Taxes
English- or Dutch-speaking guide. (depends on request, Tuesday is in Dutch)
Air-conditioned vehicle
WhatsApp support for any questions or assistance.
Child and senior discount!

What's included

Included
Instant confirmation and pick-up times
All Fees and Taxes
English- or Dutch-speaking guide. (depends on request, Tuesday is in Dutch)
Air-conditioned vehicle
WhatsApp support for any questions or assistance.
Child and senior discount!
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Dear guest, We will pick you up at your accommodation or close to your accommodation when located in Ohrid, Pestani and all the places in between. Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside on the main road of the pickup point or accommodation. We will provide your valid pickup time via WhatsApp within 24 hours! In case we don't stop in front of your accommodation, we kindly ask to check our 11 pickup points around Ohrid up until Pestani, because these are a walking distance of almost every accommodation there is! The transportation could be in a car, van or bus (coach), this depends on the number of participants. PS: Guests of Inex Olgica will be picked up in front of the entrance of hotel. We thank you ahead. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

Traveller Ratings

4.7
21 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • During this trip you will need to present a valid ID card or your passport.
  • Kindly wear comfortable shoes.
  • During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
  • While booking we will ask some passport information in advance, so we can prepare a quick and subtle passage.
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration time
  • "We recommend bringing some Albanian lek for the tour, or taking out cash from an ATM during the tour."

Reviews(21)

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W8398LIalessandrab
August 17, 2026
Thank you again, Jordan!!!

We had the luck to have Jordan again as guide and he didn't disappoint our expectations. Different driver, equally pleasant and expert. Highly recommended for a day around the lake from 2 Different countries.

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Roam401741
August 13, 2026
Great day

Fantastic day from start to finish, jane was an excellent guide, highly recomended day

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review. We will forward this to Jane, he will love hearing this. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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neesyt
July 16, 2026
Fantastic day trip

This was a wonderful day trip which exceeded my expectations. A full day touring right around the lake including time spent in Albania. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and looked after us so well that it was a really easy and relaxing trip. So interesting and full of history. I would definitely reccomend this trip to anyone visiting this area as an absolute must do.

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review. We will definitely forward this to our driver and guide. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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Cosmopolitan265099
July 16, 2026
Albania in a day

We didn’t receive the notification about the change to the pick up time but this was quickly resolved. The whole day trip was very well organised and the tour guide Zlatan was excellent. Very knowledgeable and he dealt efficiently with an unexpected bus/driver issue on the day. Highly recommend this trip.

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review. We will definitely forward this to our driver and guide. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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Frances_C
June 12, 2026
Excellent

We really enjoyed this tour.only 8 of us on it so was very personal. Jordan,our tour guide was excellent along with Bayram our super driver.Very informative in everything.It was great to see the real country other than touristy. Only thing it lacked was not being informed in advance that we would need some Albanian lek.We had very little mkd with us and debit card not accepted only in a couple of restaurants. We would of liked to have bought some of the homemade wares the ladies in Lin were selling

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review ,we will update this in the sales, so thank you for the constructive feedback. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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rogerkE6258LA
May 31, 2026
Great day out

The tour that reaches the parts of Lake Ohrid that most tourists don't normally see. Expect queues for passport control at the borders (and service tends to be very slow at the cafes and restaurants) but the views are spectacular, and the viewpoint at Lin is arguably the best view of the Lake.

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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Donald_K
May 27, 2026
Beautiful trip around the lake

Excellent guide she did it a wonderful job explaining the history and features of the lake and the different places that we visited. The drive around the lake was absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend it. Good value for the money

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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Sunshine19694183737
December 20, 2025
Amazing tour around the lake

This was such an amazing experience. The guide was great and told us so much about the areas we visited. In just a few hours, you’ll make a tour around the lake, and it’s totally worth it. I definitely recommend going on this tour as the views are just beautiful.

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B5116KRjonathanh
December 13, 2025
Albania - another county & another era

This is, in my opinion, one of the best money-for-experience one can undertake near Ohrid. It's basically a quick detour into the soviet era and current side of Albania. Our tour guide was absolutely great! Being both informative and joking at the appropriate occasions. We were a group of around 15 people. We were picked up between 7 and 8 from our hotel and drove a little less than an hour to Albania. Our border crossing didn't take long (15 minutes or so, but I've been told that this can vary greatly) and then we were in Albania. The bus driver drove from place to place, going first to a village, then to some left over bunkers and finally to Pogradec. The village (Lin) was a little bit of a culture shock, with villagers still having to get water using a barrel for instance. Additionally, the remains of a very old Bassilica (church) with beautifully well preserved ornaments and mosaics can be visited on top of a hill. The best part of the journey was actually visiting Pogradec itself. It's both modern and old-fashioned. I loved walking around the parks and viewing groups of old men playing board games and people playing (mostly non-English music). The tour through the city was really nice, especially through the old-market. Essentially: this tour allows one to visit another country, a beautiful city, and a bit of space which feels like another time.

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the beautiful review, we wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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pietw218
November 26, 2025
Captivating, educational, impressive in beautiful atmosphere!

With our fantastic and very professional guide Tracje and driver Agim we had an incredibly beautiful tour, including a very special wine tasting! They always managed to deliver real added value in their own enthusiastic way. They spontaneously shared their vast knowledge with us and always contributed to the great atmosphere in our group.

Operator response

Dear guest, Thank you for the nice review. We will inform both of them, as they are always happy to receive a beautiful response for their effort. You are always welcome next time and in the meanwhile, we wish you all the best. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage

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