One-Day Itinerary for Manaki

  • 8:00AM: St. Naum Monastery
    20 minutes (9.7 km) from Ohrid

    St. Naum Monastery is a beautiful, historical site, located on the southern side of Lake Ohrid. The monastery is home to ancient frescoes, beautiful beaches and a vibrant natural setting on the lake.

  • 11:00AM: Ohrid Amphitheatre
    10 minutes (2.8 km) from St. Naum Monastery

    The Ohrid Amphitheatre is an ancient and historic amphitheater that's nestled within the beautiful town of Ohrid. It has a beautiful view of Lake Ohrid, and you can tour the amphitheater, enjoy beautiful ancient architecture and take incredible photos.

  • 12:30PM: Ohrid Old Town
    10 minutes (3.3 km) from Ohrid Amphitheatre

    Ohrid Old Town is a beautiful and historic area located in the heart of Ohrid. There you'll find a variety of narrow, stone paths that will take you past beautiful old-style homes, shops, historic churches and more.

  • 2:30PM: National Park Galicica
    45 minutes (25.5 km) from Ohrid Old Town

    One of the biggest attractions in the Ohrid area is National Park Galicica. It's located up in the higher elevations of the Western Macedonian mountains overlooking Ohrid Lake. The park has beautiful natural scenery, wildlife, orchids, walking trails and other activities to enjoy.

  • 5:30PM: Bay of the Bones Museum
    30 minutes (20 km) from National Park Galicica

    Bay of the Bones Museum is a famous and unique museum located in the Ohrid area. It is an archaeological site that has been protected and reconstructed in a way that preserves the natural beauty and cultural history.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Naum Monastery (2 hours, FREE)
  • Ohrid Amphitheatre (1.5 hours, FREE)
  • Ohrid Old Town (2 hours, FREE)
  • National Park Galicica (3 hours, FREE)
  • Bay of the Bones Museum (1 hour, 100 Macedonian denars per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 100 Macedonian denars

Transportation

A traveler in Manaki can get around by car, bus or taxi. Each mode of transportation has its costs and benefits, but for the best experience, we recommend traveling by car. A car will give you access to all the sites throughout the day, and you'll be able to stay comfortably throughout your journey without transportation hurdles. Budget between 200 - 300 Macedonian denars for transportation for the day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time to explore the Ohrid area, we recommend including the nearby beaches, hiking trails, and scenic lookouts. If you have less time, consider cutting the visit to the Bay of the Bones Museum from your itinerary.

Airports

The Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD) is the closest airport to Manaki, located about 16 km from the town, and it typically takes about 20 minutes or less to travel to downtown.

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