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Balkan Treasures: North Macedonia and Bulgaria

10 days
From Ohrid to Plovdiv
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ohrid

    Ohrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Pupin SARAISTE)
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  2. Day 2

    Ohrid

    Ohrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Pupin SARAISTE)

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Ljubanishta beach
    • Visit Saint Naum Monastery
    • Listen at Saint Naum's tomb
    • Cool off at the cold mountain spring where it meets the lake
    • Sunbathe on hidden beaches along the shore
    Landmarks
    Lake Ohrid
    Ljubanishta Beach
    Saint Naum Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Ohrid

    Ohrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Villa Pupin SARAISTE)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the lakeside promenade
    • Photo stop at Church of Saint John at Kaneo
    • Visit the site of the ancient university founded by Saint Clement of Ohrid
    • Climb Samuel's Fortress for panoramic views
    • Explore the 2nd-century BC Roman amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Church of Saint John at Kaneo
    Samuel's Fortress
    Roman Amphitheater of Ohrid
  4. Day 4

    Mavrovo

    Mavrovo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mickitos Apartments - Mavrovo)

    Optional Activities

    • Marvel at the 11th-century monastery
    • Lunch at a traditional local restaurant with staff in authentic folk costumes
    • Taste tavče gravče, a dish of baked beans seasoned with local herbs
    • Walk the 5km loop trail around Mavrovo Lake
    • Explore paths leading to Radika waterfalls or Golemo Ezero viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Mavrovo National Park
    Mavrovo Lake
    Radika Waterfalls
    Golemo Ezero Viewpoint
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  5. Day 5

    Skopje

    Skopje
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bloom Boutique Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the 'miraculous' church with self-cleaning frescoes
    • Get lost in the bustling Old Bazaar
    • Sample authentic local flavors like ajvar, čevapi, or burek
    • Hike up to Kale Fortress for views across the Vardar River
    • Walk across the iconic 15th-century Stone Bridge
    Landmarks
    Skopje Old Bazaar
    Kale Fortress
    Stone Bridge
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  6. Day 6

    Skopje

    Skopje
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bloom Boutique Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Take a scenic boat trip through Matka Canyon to explore cave systems
    • Stroll along the riverside walking path with dramatic gorge views
    • Visit Macedonian Village (Makedonska Selo) to learn about traditional crafts and rural life
    • Ride the cable car to the summit of Mount Vodno
    • Admire the Millenium Cross, a 66-meter tall symbol standing high above
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    Mount Vodno
    Millenium Cross
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  7. Day 7

    Skopje to Sofia

    Skopje to Sofia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Courthouse Apartments Slavi)

    Optional Activities

    • Pick up an electronic highway vignette for your rental car
    • Check into your accommodation and navigate the city's metro system
    • Take an evening walk through Sofia's central streets
    • Relax at a local cafe and plan your exploration
    • Enjoy a quiet dinner in the city center sampling Bulgarian cuisine
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  8. Day 8

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Courthouse Apartments Slavi)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the monument of Saint Sofia, the modern symbol of the city
    • Walk among the well-preserved ruins of the ancient Roman city of Serdica
    • Taste the water from the constant 46°C hot mineral springs
    • Step inside the 4th-century Saint Georgi Rotunda
    • Experience a realistic glimpse of the 1980s at The Red Flat museum
    Landmarks
    Monument of Saint Sofia
    Serdica Roman Ruins
    Saint Georgi Rotunda
    The Red Flat Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Plovdiv

    Plovdiv
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Courthouse Apartments Slavi)

    Optional Activities

    • Enter the city through the monumental Eastern Gate of ancient Philippopolis
    • Hike up to Nebet Tepe to see the remains of Puldin Fortress
    • Dine at Rahat Tepe restaurant for traditional kavarma and meshana skara
    • Admire the ornate interiors of Hindliyan's House with its ancient indoor fountain
    • Spot Roman ruins through the floor of a modern H&M store in the city center
    Landmarks
    Eastern Gate of Philippopolis
    Nebet Tepe
    Puldin Fortress
    Hindliyan's House
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  10. Day 10

    Sofia

    Sofia

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