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Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid

Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid

By KTM Voyage
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,727 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Visit North Macedonia’s most prestigious monastery, which is located deep in the forest. A medieval place where monks isolate themselves from the rest of the modern world, so they can devote themselves entirely to their faith. The monastery households the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases in the world. According to legends this iconostasis is a source of many ancient secrets.

After some free time and optional lunch, you continue the journey towards the Duff Waterfalls. While entering the Natural Park of Mavrovo, which is the biggest in the whole Balkan, the path will lead you to the village of Rostushe and the canyon of the Rostushka river. At some points this canyon has a stunning dept of 100 meters. While enjoying this short walk, our guide will provide you astonishing tales about the flora and fauna of the National Park of Mavrovo.

Did you know that Macedonia is mentioned several times in the bible, therefore households a big concentration of churches and monasteries.

Activity location

  • Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski
    • Hwy E65 Mavrovo National Park,
    • Gostivar, Republic of North Macedonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gostilnica Grne
    • Р1301
    • Dolno Konjsko, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Bigorski Monastery
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 2,727.33 x 4 AdultsP 10,909.32
Total
Price is P 10,909.32
Until Tue, Feb 4

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstant confirmation and pick-up time.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedChild and senior discount!
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring comfortable walking shoes.
  • The possibility of having lunch is optional and costs an additional price of €15,- p. person.
  • During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
  • Travel time is already included in the total duration.

Activity itinerary

Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
North-Macedonia is known for the amount of monasteries and churches. Only in the city of Ohrid, you can find a whopping 365 monasteries and churches. But this white and isolated monastery is the most prestigious of the whole country! From the outside it's astonishing, but the inside is full of icons, wall paintings and it households the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases of the world. It's located in the heart of Mavrovo, the biggest national Park of the Balkan region. Here you will see many monks that devote their whole life for Christianity. While walking around our guide will provide you with all the details about the ancient mysteries that lay here.
House of Mijaks Ethno Restaurant
  • 1h 30m
Free time for lunch (at own expense) or relaxation.
Duf Waterfall
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Join this short but beautiful hike in the mountains of National Park Mavrovo. Here you will see the true colors of mother nature and you will find yourself in a place which is known for here unique collection of flora and fauna. In general Mavrovo households many animals, for example the lynx, brown bear, various amount of butterfly's, lizards, frogs, birds and many more. Furthermore, you will reach the characteristic Duf waterfalls, where the waters cascades down a rocky cliff into the Radika River, creating a picturesque spectacle. This waterfall is known for the dark color, that's why it earns the nickname "Black Waterfall". Walking back you will see the canyon of Rostushka river and the mountain village of Rostusa.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMonastery St. Jovan Bigorski
    • Hwy E65 Mavrovo National Park,
    • Gostivar, Republic of North Macedonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGostilnica Grne
    • Р1301
    • Dolno Konjsko, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMizo Hotel / Хотел Мизо
    • бб Vasil Stefoski
    • 6000, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel „Dva Bisera“
    • Lagadin, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAtlantic Beach Ohrid
    • Р1301
    • Municipality of Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel „Granit“
    • Р501
    • Municipality of Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAleksandar Villa Boutique Hotel
    • 6000, Ohër, Komuna e Ohrit, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLETourist BUS stop (drop off/ pick up)
    • Partizanska
    • 6000, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEInex Olgica Hotel & Spa
    • 5-7 Naum Ohridski St.
    • 6000, Охрид, Општина Охрид, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Tino Sveti Stefan
    • 6000, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUnique Resort & Spa
    • Ohër, Komuna e Ohrit, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVilla Nika , Pestani - Ohrid
    • 6000, Peshtani, Komuna e Ohrit, Republic of North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLELUKOIL Macedonia
    • бр. 112 Boulevard Turistichka
    • 6000, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia

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