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Archaeology tour of Macedonia

12 days
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Skopje

    Skopje
    Start point
    Skopje, North Macedonia (Skopje International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)

    Included Activities

    • Skopje walking tour starting from Kale fortress
    • Old Turkish Bazaar exploration
    • Stone Bridge crossing
    • Alexander the Great monument and fountain viewing
    • Mother Teresa memorial house visit
    • Dinner in traditional restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Museum of Macedonian Struggle visit
    • Archaeological Museum of Macedonia visit
    Landmarks
    Kale Fortress
    Old Turkish Bazaar
    Stone Bridge
    Alexander the Great Monument and Fountain
    Mother Teresa Memorial House
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  2. Day 2

    Matka Canyon

    Matka Canyon
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch overlooking Matka Lake from terrace restaurant), Dinner (Dinner in national restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Skupi archaeological site visit
    • Ancient aqueduct visit
    • Matka Canyon exploration
    • St. Andrea church visit (built around 1389)
    • Vrelo Cave boat trip
    • Lunch at terrace restaurant overlooking the lake
    • Dinner in national restaurant
    Landmarks
    Skupi Archaeological Site
    Matka Canyon
    St. Andrea Church
    Vrelo Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Kumanovo Region

    Kumanovo Region
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional village restaurant with local dishes)

    Included Activities

    • St. Joakim cave-dwelling visit
    • Kokino megalithic observatory visit
    • Lunch in traditional village restaurant with local dishes
    Landmarks
    St. Joakim Cave-dwelling
    Kokino Megalithic Observatory
    Staro Nagoricane
  4. Day 4

    Tetovo - Ohrid

    Tetovo - Ohrid
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in typical Macedonian village of Vevchani)

    Included Activities

    • Tetovo old fortress exploration
    • Tetovo churches and mosques viewing
    • Aladza Painted Mosque visit (built 1495)
    • Monastery of St. John the Baptist (Bigorski) visit (founded 1020)
    • Vevchani village lunch
    Landmarks
    Tetovo Old Fortress
    Aladza Painted Mosque
    Mavrovo National Park
    Monastery of St. John the Baptist (Bigorski)
    Vevchani
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  5. Day 5

    Ohrid

    Ohrid
    Meals
    Lunch (Grilled Ohrid trout lunch in Trpejca village in the heart of National Park Galichica), Dinner (Dinner in Ohrid with possibility of Macedonian folklore dancing group)

    Included Activities

    • Samuil's Fortress walk and visit
    • Cathedral Church of St. Sofia visit
    • Ancient theatre visit
    • St. John the Evangelist church visit with boat return
    • Bay of Bones (Museum on water) visit
    • St. Naum monastery visit (9th century)
    • Lake springs boat sail
    • Grilled Ohrid trout lunch in Trpejca village
    • Dinner in Ohrid with optional Macedonian folklore dancing group
    Landmarks
    Samuil's Fortress
    Cathedral Church of St. Sofia
    Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
    St. John the Evangelist Church
    Bay of Bones
    St. Naum Monastery
    Trpejca
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  6. Day 6

    Galichica National Park - Prespa - Bitola

    Galichica National Park - Prespa - Bitola
    Meals
    Lunch (Homemade specialties meal in village house in Brajchino), Dinner (Dinner in traditional restaurant in Bitola city center)

    Included Activities

    • Galichica National Park viewpoint stops
    • St. George church visit in Kurbinovo (frescoes from 1191)
    • Brajchino village walk and homemade meal
    • St. Petka Monastery nature walk
    • Dinner in traditional restaurant in Bitola city center
    Landmarks
    Galichica National Park
    St. George Church
    Kurbinovo
    Brajchino
    St. Petka Monastery
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  7. Day 7

    Baba Mountain

    Baba Mountain
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in typical restaurant with local specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Heraclea Lyncestis archaeological site visit
    • Downtown Bitola stroll
    • Old Military Academy museum visit with Kemal Ataturk memorial room
    • Clock Tower viewing
    • Church of St. Dimitri visit
    • Lunch in typical restaurant with local specialties
    • History Trail hike in National Park Pelister on Baba mountain
    Landmarks
    Heraclea Lyncestis
    Clock Tower
    Church of St. Dimitri
    Old Military Academy
    Baba Mountain
    National Park Pelister
  8. Day 8

    Prilep - Tikvesh Wine Region - Demir Kapija

    Prilep - Tikvesh Wine Region - Demir Kapija
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Popova Kula winery)

    Included Activities

    • Varosh old quarter visit in Prilep
    • St. Nicolas church visit in Prilep
    • Styberra archaeological site visit
    • Stobi ancient city visit including basilicas, palaces, Forum, Theatre, synagogue, casino, and museum
    • Popova Kula winery check-in and short tour with enologist
    • Lunch at winery

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of surrounding winery area
    Landmarks
    Varosh Old Quarter
    St. Nicolas Church
    King Marko's Fortress
    Alexander the Great Monument
    Leaning Tower
    Styberra Archaeological Site
    Stobi
    Popova Kula Winery
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  9. Day 9

    Strumica

    Strumica
    Meals
    Lunch (Homemade lunch in guesthouse in the Belasica mountain villages area), Dinner (Organized dinner in national restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Isar Marvinci archaeological site visit
    • Belasica mountain exploration
    • Smolare waterfall visit
    • Koleshino waterfall visit
    • Homemade lunch at guesthouse with local peasants
    • Dinner in national restaurant
    Landmarks
    Isar Marvinci
    Belasica Mountain
    Smolare Waterfall
    Koleshino Waterfall
  10. Day 10

    Skopje

    Skopje

    Included Activities

    • St. Leonthius (Vodocha) monastery visit
    • Holy Mother Merciful (Veljusa) monastery visit
    • Roman baths visit with natural hot springs
    • Vinica fortress visit
    Landmarks
    St. Leonthius Monastery (Vodocha)
    Holy Mother Merciful Monastery (Veljusa)
    Roman Baths
    Vinica Fortress
  11. Day 11

    Skopje

    Skopje
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Millennium Cross visit via cable car
    • St. Panteleimon monastery visit
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Millennium Cross
    Vodno Mountain
    St. Panteleimon Monastery
  12. Day 12

    Skopje Departure

    Skopje Departure
    End point
    Skopje, North Macedonia (Skopje International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)

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