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Skopje city break 5 days

5 days
Start and end in Skopje
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Skopje

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcoming dinner in a national restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour starting from Kale fortress
    • Exploration of Old Turkish Bazaar
    • Visit to Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
    • Visit to Archaeological Museum of Macedonia
    • Walk across the Stone Bridge
    • View of Alexander the Great monument and fountain
    • Visit to Mother Teresa memorial house
    • Welcoming dinner in national restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kale fortress
    Old Turkish Bazaar
    Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
    Archaeological Museum of Macedonia
    Stone Bridge
    Alexander the Great monument and fountain
    Mother Teresa memorial house
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  2. Day 2

    Vodno - Matka Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant on the bank of the river, possibly river trout)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to Millennium Cross on Mount Vodno
    • Visit to Millennium Cross landmark
    • Panoramic views of Skopje city and plain
    • Visit to Church of St. Panteleimon
    • Travel to Matka Canyon
    • Lunch at riverside restaurant (possibly river trout)
    • Small boat excursion 6 km upstream to Vrelo cave
    • Free time for individual activities in canyon
    Landmarks
    Millennium Cross
    Mount Vodno
    Church of St. Panteleimon
    Matka Canyon
    Vrelo cave
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  3. Day 3

    Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in national restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Ohrid UNESCO town
    • Visit to medieval churches in Ohrid
    • Visit to Fortress of Tsar Samuel with panoramic views
    • Visit to ancient Macedonian-Roman theatre
    • Small boat excursion back to city center
    • Explanation of Byzantium open-air museum history
    • Lunch in national restaurant
    • Free time to explore UNESCO site
    • Visit to prehistoric Bronze Age settlement on water
    • Curator-led explanation of Neolithic lake dwelling reconstruction
    Landmarks
    Ohrid Old Town
    Fortress of Tsar Samuel
    Ancient Macedonian-Roman theatre
    Prehistoric Bronze Age settlement on water
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  4. Day 4

    Stobi Archaeological Site - Stobi Winery

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine tasting in winery restaurant with characteristic wines from the centuries-old wine region)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stobi ancient archaeological site
    • Visit to oldest synagogue in Europe (1st century A.D.)
    • Winery tour with wine expert guidance
    • Vineyard and cellar exploration
    • Lunch with wine tasting in winery restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to National Gallery of Macedonia
    • Visit to Ottoman mosques
    • Visit to Ottoman hammams
    Landmarks
    Stobi archaeological site
    Oldest synagogue in Europe (Stobi)
    Stobi Winery
    National Gallery of Macedonia
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  5. Day 5

    Airport Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Optional shopping or cultural exploration before departure

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to modern city malls
    • Visit to old City Bazaar for shopping and local interaction
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Number of tours

10

Age Range

18 to 90 years old

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Tour ID: 119771

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    Macedonia
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Macedonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Experience Balkan. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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