Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Day 10
Skopje
SkopjeIncluded 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 - 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 - Day 12
Skopje Departure
Skopje Departure- End point
- Skopje, North Macedonia (Skopje International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
