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Bigorski Monastery and Duff Waterfalls from Ohrid
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7 to 8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
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.
At the end you will be brought back to your accommodation.
What's Included
- English-speaking Guide
- Instant confirmation and pick-up time.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Child and senior discount!
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We can pick you up close to every accommodation which is located between Struga and Pestani. Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside before the entrance of your accommodation. In case there is no possibility for cars / vans / busses to wait in front of your accommodation, then please wait on the nearest road we point out for you. The transportation could be in a van or coach / bus, this depends on the amount of people. We thank you ahead. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage
What To Expect
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. After the guided tour, you will have some free time to eat at a restaurant located near, or to walk around in mother nature.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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.
Operated by KTM Voyage
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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