Excursion to Byzantine Ohrid October 28

Breakfast and departure for the Byzantine monastery of Saint Naum on the south side of the lake, with dozens of peacocks roaming freely in his gardens. Built in the 10th century, when the whole area was the seat of the Greek Orthodox archdiocese, it has amazing wall paintings. The Greek monks Cyril and Methodius started from the monastery of Saint Naum, to teach the Slavs the alphabet (Cyrillic) and the Bible. Then we will continue to the old town of Ohrid where we have a lot to admire. At the upper gate of the fortified old town we will first visit a 13th century religious monument of great interest, the Cathedral of Panagia Peribleptou, one of the most important medieval monuments of Macedonia. The Art Gallery hosts one of the most valuable exhibitions in the world, the collection 30 of pictures and frescoes created by two young painters, Michael and Eutychios and depict prophets and Saints, scenes and passages from the Old and New Testaments in vivid color. We continue and within a breath's distance we will meet the Greco-Roman amphitheater, between Gorni Saraj and Deboj hills, from the Hellenistic period. You can still see the names of the families who had their own seat in the theater, carved in the first rows. Next to it is the famous and majestic Fort Samuel. The three kilometer long towers and high walls, they were originally built to protect the city on the three sides facing the lake. Today, the fort dominates the landscape and is an excellent vantage point for a panoramic view of the city, of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Finally we will arrive and visit the church of Agia Sophia. After our beautiful walking tour we will have free time to walk the cobbled streets of the old town, for coffee in the cute little shops and food. Early afternoon return to our hotel, rest and rejuvenation in its spa. Our evening free, dinner and overnight stay.