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Macedonia & Bulgaria tour

8 days
Start and end in Sofia
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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
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia to Skopje

    Start point
    София, Bulgaria (Pick-up at the Sofia Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Joakim Osogovski Monastery (11th century)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening orientation walk through central Skopje
    Landmarks
    St. Joakim Osogovski Monastery
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  2. Day 2

    Skopje

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Turkish Bazaar
    • Visit Stone Bridge
    • Archaeological Museum of Macedonia
    • Cable car to Millennium Cross
    • Small boat ride in Matka Canyon to Vrelo Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurant on river bank in Matka Canyon
    • Microbreweries in Skopje
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Monument and Fountain of Alexander the Great
    Millennium Cross
    Matka Canyon
    Vrelo Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Skopje to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit 15th-century Mosque in Tetovo
    • Walking tour through old city of Ohrid
    • Visit St. Sophia Cathedral
    • Visit Holy Mother of God Perivleptos Church
    • Visit St. Clement of Ohrid at Plaosnik
    • Visit ancient Macedonian-Roman theatre
    • Small boat ride from St. John the Evangelist at Kaneo to city center
    • Visit pearl shop with explanation of Ohrid pearl production
    Landmarks
    Tetovo Mosque
    St. Sophia Cathedral
    Holy Mother of God Perivleptos Church
    St. Clement of Ohrid at Plaosnik
    Macedonian-Roman Theatre
    St. John the Evangelist at Kaneo
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  4. Day 4

    Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Museum on Water (Bay of Bones)
    • Visit St. Naum Monastery from 9th century
    • View Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabet tablets

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurant in springs
    • Coastal bars with ambiance
    Landmarks
    Museum on Water (Bay of Bones)
    St. Naum Monastery
    Lake Ohrid
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  5. Day 5

    Ohrid to Demir Kapija

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Viewpoints in Galitchitsa National Park
    • Explore Bitola Ottoman market
    • Visit Yeni Mosque
    • Visit Clock Tower
    • Visit military academy
    • Visit Heraclea Lyncestis archaeological site

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with Macedonian wines at Popova Kula
    Landmarks
    Galitchitsa National Park
    Yeni Mosque
    Clock Tower of Bitola
    Heraclea Lyncestis
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  6. Day 6

    Demir Kapija to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Evening orientation walk of central Sofia
    • Free time at Vitosha Street
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
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  7. Day 7

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of downtown Sofia
    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit Ancient Ruins of Serdica
    • Visit St. Nedela Church

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological Museum visit
    • Bars and clubs in central area
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    Archaeological Museum
    Ancient Ruins of Serdica
    St. Nedela Church
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  8. Day 8

    Sofia Departure

    End point
    София, Bulgaria (Drop-off at the Sofia Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Tour ID: 188884

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Macedonia
    Type E
    Macedonia
    Type F
    Macedonia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Macedonia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Macedonia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
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    • For any tour departing before April 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 15th, 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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