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- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Experience the natural wonder of Matka Gorge
- Visit the ancient capital of Macedonian Kings at Vergina
- Enjoy a boat ride along the coast to 'the holy mountain'
- Explore the crumbling Roman remains of Thassos Island
- Bask in the historical buildings and beauty of Lake Ohrid
- Admire the coloured frescoes of UNESCO Rila Monastery
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria
- Day 2 Sofia city tour, stay overnight in a Macedonian monastery
- Day 3 Explore Kratovo and Skopje including Kale Fortress
- Day 4 Excursion to the dramatic Matka Gorge
- Day 5 Scenic drive to Lake Ohrid via Mavrovo National Park
- Day 6 Guided walking tour of Ohrid, afternoon by the lake
- Day 7 Free day in Ohrid with the chance to visit Albania
- Day 8 Visit to Saint Naum Monastery en route to Pelister National Park
- Day 9 Visit birthplace of Alexander the Great and UNESCO Listed Vergina (Greece)
- Day 10 Explore Thessaloniki on foot with a local guide, free afternoon in the city
- Day 11 Drive to Kavala via Halkidiki Peninsula, boat trip to Mount Athos
- Day 12 Excursion to Thassos Island to explore or relax on the beach
- Day 13 Explore historical Philippi, drive to Bansko (Bulgaria)
- Day 14 Discover the beautiful Rila Monastery, free afternoon in Sofia
- Day 15 Trip ends in Sofia
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Rosslyn Thracia Hotel
HotelDays 1, 14Rosslyn Thracia Hotel (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 14Monastery St. Joakim Osogovski (or similar)
Monasteryday 2Monastery St. Joakim Osogovski
Monasteryday 2Hotel Centar
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Centar (or similar)
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Royal View
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Hotel Royal View (or similar)
HotelDays 5, 6, 7Hotel Sator (or similar)
Hotelday 8Hotel Sator
Hotelday 8Hotel Luxemburg
HotelDays 9, 10Hotel Luxemburg (or similar)
HotelDays 9, 10Esperia Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12Esperia Hotel (or similar)
HotelDays 11, 12Hotel Molerite
Hotelday 13Hotel Molerite (or similar)
Hotelday 13
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Number of tours
576
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- EElizabeth JJune 19th, 2024I had a fantastic experience and was very impressed with the quality of the tour. The itinerary was well-planned and...Show moreTraveled in June 2024
Reply from: Explore!Hi Elizabeth - Thank you so much for your feedback! It brings immense joy to hear about your experience. We're thrilled that your Explore Leader left such a positive impression. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words. We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back for another Explore adventure in the future. Best regards, Explore!Show more - AMelanieMay 24th, 2023Lake Ohrid The churches and monasteries - especially Rila. Vergina, Pella and Philippi The boat trip Thassos The foodTraveled in May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADavidJune 19th, 2023Skopje, Ohrid, Thassos Island tripTraveled in June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusanJune 23rd, 2023Lake Ohrid, SkopjeTraveled in June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARheaAugust 6th, 2023My favourites were Aigai, Vergine, and Philippi museums and archaeological sites.Traveled in July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAlisonAugust 6th, 2023Ohrid was a lovely town and I like Skopje. The ancient sites were excellent and the Thessaloniki guide was excellent...Show moreTraveled in July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJoannaAugust 7th, 2023Ohrid, Pella, beautiful monasteries & churches.Traveled in July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AWei LunAugust 17th, 2023Enjoyed the guided archaelogical tour of Philippi, and the musuem at Vergina, Greece. Enjoyed the trip and hike at...Show moreTraveled in July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnetteSeptember 20th, 2023exploring Skopje, the rowing boat trip to the Ohrid springs, the Royal tombs at VerginaTraveled in September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANigelSeptember 25th, 2023For landscape and scenery Matka Gorge and the Vrelo cave which was also a very relaxing time too, but for an...Show moreTraveled in September 2023Review collected by Explore!
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Asked on February 13th, 2024I am keen to do the Ancient Macedonia tour in 2025. I am a single traveller and wish to know if you offer a single room supplement on this tour.
Explore!Operator•Written February 2024Yes we do offer a single room option so if you would prefer your own room then the single supplement on the 7th September 2025 departure is $400, this takes the total single basis trip price to $3330.
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