Experience one of our most beloved excursions, starting directly from the port of Ohrid. Glide across the calm waters of Lake Ohrid as the boat takes you toward the enchanting lake village of Saint Naum. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views dotted with hidden gems such as the famous Bay of Bones, charming fishing villages, and remarkable historical landmarks.

Upon arrival, step back in time with a visit to the impressive 9th-century Monastery of St. Naum. Discover fascinating stories about the origins of the Cyrillic script and the legends surrounding St. Naum and his followers.

Before exploring the idyllic lakeside village at your leisure, delight in a peaceful rowing boat ride across the crystal-clear springs of the Black Drim. Renowned for their untouched natural beauty, these waters are considered among the most beautiful in the entire Balkan region.

Afterward, enjoy free time to wander the island, soak in the serene atmosphere, and capture unforgettable moments before returning comfortably to the harbor of Ohrid.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll experience one of our most beloved excursions starting directly from the port of Ohrid
You'll glide across the calm waters of Lake Ohrid enjoying breathtaking views of the Bay of Bones charming fishing villages and historical landmarks
There's a visit to the 9th century Monastery of St Naum to discover the origins of the Cyrillic script and legends of St Naum
You'll enjoy a peaceful rowing boat ride across the crystal clear springs of the Black Drim and free time to explore the lakeside village at your leisure

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that on Thursday the tour will be held in Dutch, while the other days are provided with an English-speaking guide
Please contact your local rep / host to confirm the meeting point and time.

Remember to bring:

Swimming clothes and a towel if you want to enjoy the beach
Sunscreen and enough drinking water during warm weather

Location

Port of Ohrid, Kosta Abrash, Ohrid, North Macedonia

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the Ohrid port by 09:40. The meeting point is located in front of the Port of Ohrid. You will easily recognise the guide by the KTM logo on their shirt and hat. Full and detailed information about the exact meeting point will be provided by your TUI representative.

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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The Stokers
Traveled as a couple
August 7, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The trip was very enjoyable and the guide Ziggy was very helpful, the only slight disappointment was the local rowing boat trip guide/oars man at the springs didn't give any commentary at all so we missed the springs ( as other guests at our hotel said they had a script told to them by their oars man).
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Carnaby
Traveled with family
August 2, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
We enjoyed the rowing boats, the monastery and swimming in the lake. Some of our party had limited mobility and we were told and aware of some walking, but the guide did not check on whether an 84 year old with a walking stick was with the group and she was left behind. He did however give us a personalised tour of the monastery when we caught up. The boat was overbooked and schoolchildren had taken most of the seats. It would be good to have a commentary of what we could see from the boat.
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Jax
Traveled with a group of friends
June 12, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The boat trip itself was fine but the guide didn't tell us anything about what we were seeing including the Bay of Bones. We had to Google to find out anything about it. When we arrived at St Naum we were told not to take photos as this could be done after the tour to save time but we weren't told what to save time for. Once the guide showed us the lunch stop we didn't see him again.
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Dylan
Traveled as a couple
May 29, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Overall a very good day. However, the Bay of Bones stop needs to be longer, we literally had 15 minutes there by the time everyone had paid their entrance fee. The rowing boat ride at St Naum was particularly good
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MK
Traveled as a couple
August 29, 2026
3.8
Netherlands
De excursie zelf is erg leuk met wat je te zien krijgt. De gids was een teleurstelling. Ook staat als je excursie boekt bij entreegelden inbegrepen. En toch moesten we nog betalen voor een museum. ( wat je geen museum kon noemen) dit was niet duidelijk gecommuniceerd. Ook begon de gids wat te vertellen nadat iemand er iets van gezegd had. Ook wil ik nog melden dat je bij ander excursie bedrijven. De lunch inbegrepen is. En daar betaal je dan minder voor.
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Christina
Traveled with family
August 1, 2026
3
Netherlands
Het was chaos bij de boten en veel te druk bij het klooster. De prijzen in het restaurant waren voor Macedonische begrippen hoog. We hadden meer verwacht van deze excursie.