Bitola - city tour
The Macedonian beautiful city, Bitola is located in the southwestern part of the Pelagonia valley. Largely untouched by the tourist industry, this town is Macedonia’s secret cultural hub, with its refined galleries, museums, restaurants and thriving coffee, making it one of the best places to socialize in Macedonia.
First we are going to visit the ancient city of Heraclea built by the Macedonian Emperator Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. This is a special opportunity to see one of the mosaics in this part of the world, as well as the ancient theater, many Roman statues, Early Christian basilicas etc. After that, you will have a lunch, which will be served at a traditional Macedonian restaurant. We continue through the center of Bitola, along the celebrated Sirok Sokak, which will bring us back in time, when the city was part of the Ottoman Empire. Many building will rightfully capture our attention, such as the old Turkish Shopping Street, Isak Pasha Mosque, Yeni Mosque and the Clock Tower, the church of St. Dimitrija, the Catholic Church. We depart from Bitola and head towards Lake Prespa. After that you will visit the Ethnological Museum in Podmocani. Following the visit to the Museum, we set off for the village of Stenje where we will have an opportunity to take a few photos and see the place where pelicans nest. After the short break, we continue towards the top of Mount Galicica, from where you can enjoy in the wonderful view of Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid.
Duration: 9 hours
Price: Adult 32€, child 15€
Price includes:
- transfer hotel - tour - hotel
- entry tickets (Heraclea Lyncestis, National Museum and Kemal Ataturk’s room and Ethnological Museum Podmocani)
- lunch at restaurant in Bitola
- professional guide
- along the way Coffee / refreshment break
