4 Nights in Ohrid, North Macedonia from US$2,597

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US$2,597

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Created: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Ohrid (Macedonian: Охрид ) is a city in North Macedonia, the seat of Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with over 42,000 inhabitants as of 2002. Ohrid once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola. In 1979 and in 1980 respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 28 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites. The earliest inhabitants of the widest Lake Ohrid region were the Enchele, an Illyrian tribe and the Dassaretae, an ancient Greek tribe based further East in the region of Lynkestis. According to recent excavations this was a town as early as of king Phillip II of Macedon. They conclude that Samuil's Fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification, dated to 4th century BC. During the Roman conquests, towards the end of 3rd and the beginning of 2nd century BC, the Dassaretae and the region Dassaretia were mentioned, as well as the ancient Greek city of Lychnidos (Greek: Λυχνιδός). The existence of the ancient Greek city of Lychnidos is linked to the Greek myth of the Phoenician prince Cadmus who, banished from Thebes, in Boeotia, fled to the Enchele and founded the town of Lychnidos on the shores of the modern Lake Ohrid.The Lake of Ohrid, the ancient Greek Lacus Lychnitis (Greek: Λυχνίτις), whose blue and exceedingly transparent waters in antiquity gave to the lake its Greek name; it was still called so occasionally in the Middle Ages. It was located along the Via Egnatia, which connected the Adriatic port Dyrrachion (present-day Durrës) with Byzantium. Archaeological excavations (e.g., the Polyconch Basilica from 5th century) prove early adoption of Christianity in the area. Bishops from Lychnidos participated in multiple ecumenical councils.

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01 Jan

Transport from New Delhi to Ohrid

Departure

Multiple airlines

6:40 AM - Delhi, Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL)

7:50 PM - Ohrid, Ohrid (OHD)

0 PC 2 Stops

IndiGo Airlines - 6E 11

6:40 AM - Delhi, Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL)

11:15 AM - Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport: 6E11

Cabin Class: Economy

1h 30m - Connection in Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST)

IndiGo Airlines - 6E 4181

12:45 PM - Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST)

1:55 PM - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

Transport: 6E4181 Operated by: Turkish Airlines

Cabin Class: Economy

3h 55m - Connection in Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

Chair Airlines - GM 638

5:50 PM - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

7:50 PM - Ohrid, Ohrid (OHD)

Transport: GM638

Cabin Class: Economy

01 Jan

Accomodation

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Villa Pupin Gorna Porta 10 Superb

Ohrid - At 0.6 km from the centerROOM ONLYKuzman Kapidan 16, Ohrid 6000 Apartment with Park View

Located in Ohrid and only 500 metres from Saraiste Beach, Villa Pupin Gorna Porta provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 700 metres from Potpesh Beach and less than 1 km from Labino Beach. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, kitchenware, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. At the apartment complex, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. Guests can chill out in the on-site bar or lounge. Barbecue facilities are included at the apartment, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Early Christian Basilica, Port Ohrid and Church of St. John at Kaneo. The nearest airport is Ohrid Airport, 9 km from Villa Pupin Gorna Porta. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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