Exploring the Ottoman Heritage in Ohrid and Struga - Macedonia
Discovering the Ottoman Heritage of Ohrid and Struga – Macedonia. You can book this tour by sending a reservation request. After submitting your request, you will receive a response via email and SMS with the total price, allowing you to confirm your booking. We recommend making reservations in writing, as it is the safest option for both you and the hosts.
Included in price:
- Price per person: €70-€170 (may vary depending on the number of participants)
- Transfer (Skopje - Ohrid - Struga - Skopje)
- Licensed tour guide
- Local guide
- Entrance fees
- Traditional Turkish coffee/tea
- Lunch
Not included in price:
- Personal expenses
Discovering the Ottoman Heritage of Ohrid and Struga – Macedonia
The tour begins early in the morning with departure from Skopje.
We reach Ohrid in approximately three hours.
Upon arrival, we start our exploration of the Ottoman heritage, beginning with a traditional Turkish coffee or tea.
In Ohrid, we visit:
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Hadži-Durgut Mosque
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Ali Pasha Mosque
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Zeynel Abedin Pasha Tekke
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The Tomb of Sinan Çelebi
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The Ottoman Administrative Building
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Suleyman Aga Clock Tower
The famous Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi often described Ohrid as a prosperous and thriving trade center, comparing it to Damascus and Cairo.
In Struga, we visit:
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Mustafa Çelebi Mosque
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Helveti Hayat Tekke
Evliya Çelebi considered Struga the "city of fairs," where around 1,000 merchants would gather.
The tour concludes with lunch in the afternoon, followed by our return to Skopje.
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