Duration of the trip: 2 day
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Location: Skopje, Ohrid
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Day 1 Ohrid
St.Sophia, St. Bogorodica Perivlepta, Gallery of icons, Antic Theatre
09:00 Departure from Skopje
11.00 St.Sophia, 11 c. (well preserved 2 meter high and unique "Opus Macedonicum", as well as three unique frescoes, St. Bogorodica Perivlepta 13 c. (the first discovered frescoes with Renaissance motives) , Gallery of icons, with more than 30 icons that place this Gallery among the three of the kind in the world, Antic Theatre
14:30 Lunch in the unique ambiance of a typical Ohrid restaurant
16:00 Boat trip on the Ohrid Lake (1,5-2 hrs),
18:00 Workshop for making of Ohrid pearls. Use this oppportunity to learn the secret of making of the worldly renowned Ohrid Pearl, in the workshop of a family that keeps the tradition for generations.
20.00 Dinner
- Overnight in Ohrid
Day 2 Ohrid
We’ll take you to visit a village that still nurtures the tradition of washing jambolias in a traditionally made waterfall wooden basins. It is pretty surprising that this process is not only a craft, but also means of existence for the family that we are about to meet. This is one of the oldest crafts, but unfortunately it is being practiced in only a few of Macedonian villages. This craft has been widely used in the past.
10:00 Departure from Ohrid
10:45 Arrival in the village
11:00 Visit of the home of one of the local families, which will present to us the secrets of the traditional waterfall washing basins.
13:00 Lunch: roasted lamb
16:00 Departure for Skopje
Option: visit of Vevchani
Important: You might need a sunscreen and sunglasses, dress casually, bring a sports cap but also somthing warmer.
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