Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid & Struga.
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.
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Bigorski Monastery
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What's included in Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid & Struga.
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Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski
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.
Free time for lunch (at own expense) or relaxation.
Duf Waterfall
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.
Inclusions
- English-speaking Guide
- Instant confirmation and pick-up time.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Child and senior discount!
- Lunch
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Dear guest, We will pick you up at your accommodation or close to your accommodation when located in Ohrid, Pestani and all the places in between. Plus pickup possible in Struga. Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside on the main road of the pickup point or accommodation. We will provide your valid pickup time via WhatsApp within 24 hours! In case we don't stop in front of your accommodation, we kindly ask to check our 12 pickup points around Ohrid up until Pestani, because these are a walking distance of almost every accommodation there is! The transportation could be in a car or van, this depends on the number of participants. PS: Guests of Inex Olgica will be picked up in front of the entrance of hotel. We thank you ahead. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage
Meeting / End Points
- Please wait at the roundabout at the side of the fire department. Ideal for guests from Struga.
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Thank you for booking with us, If you have questions about the pick-up service, contact us by phone / WhatsApp or mail. [email protected] / [email protected] or +389 72 236 288 / +389 722 362 80 Kind regards,