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Discover the natural beauty and cultural history of Matka Canyon, a significant site in Macedonia. This self-guided tour allows you to explore the stunning Vrelo Cave, famous for its underwater depths, and visit medieval monasteries like the Monastery of St. Andrew, renowned for its frescoes. Enjoy the serene landscapes of Matka Lake and take on various climbing routes or kayaking adventures. With premium transport logistics from Skopje, enjoy flexibility and freedom as you create your own journey through this picturesque canyon. - Duration: Approx. 3 hours, providing ample time for exploration - Pick-up from your location in Skopje for convenient access - Self-guided tour allows for personal pace and exploration - Visit notable landmarks including Vrelo Cave and medieval monasteries

Surrounded by high mountains and deep canyons, the Mariovo region is interesting for its history, ethnology, traditions, and culture. Driving through Tikvesh and Pelagonia, we arrive in the first Mariovo village Logovardi, then Novaci. The wanted destination is the almost abandoned village of Zovich, famous for the beautiful Stonebridge, called the movie bridge, due to several movies filmed here. If we are lucky, we can talk to some of the locals, who are still living here. Every step of the way, beautiful views are capturing your view. We can make a good hike in the surroundings and make beautiful photos.

This tour will take you to the city of Councils, Bitola, where you can admire the mosaics in Heraclea Lyncestis, and visit the Museum of Bitola, and the room dedicated to the Father of Modern Turkey, Kemal Mustafa Atatürk. We will also visit the town with the highest altitude in the country, Krusevo, and visit the most interesting local sites.

Leave Macedonia to visit Albania and Greece in just one day. While close by, the three neighboring countries each have their own distinct cultures and this tour offers an easy way to experience them all. With a private guide, you'll visit the small yet modern town of Korca in Albania, and then continue to lakeside Kastoria in Greece where nature abounds.

Discover the capital of Bulgaria when you take this full-day tour from Skopje to Sofia. With a private guide, explore the city's main highlights such as the National Institute of Archaeology, complete with Thracian, Roman, and medieval artifacts, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, and the medieval monastery of St. Joachim Osogovski. While you explore, your guide provides context about the history and culture of Bulgaria.

Experience a part of Macedonia that most foreigners miss on a small-group day tour to Ohrid from Skopje. Comfortable and efficient end-to-end transportation enables you to complete a well-rounded itinerary while enjoying free time exploring each location at your own pace. After a visit to the Monastery of Saint Naum, you can enhance your adventure with an optional boat cruise on Orchid Lake.

This day tour from Ohrid takes you to a Christian pilgrimage location in the north of Greece—Meteora. Avoid the paperwork and hassle of organizing car hire, and enjoy a stress-free day with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle to Meteora, then discover the area's magnificent ancient monasteries. The tour also factors in time to stop off in the nearby towns of either Kalabaka or Kastriki.

Visiting Kosovo’s main cities of Pristina and Prizren from Macedonia can be tricky unless you hire a car. On this full-day tour, travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan from your Skopje accommodation and meet your guide in Pristina. Visit landmarks like the Monastery of Gracanica, the Kosovo National Library, the Open Air Archaeological Park, Carshi Mosque, Gazimestan Tower, and more. Head to Prizen and take a walking tour of the Ottoman-era Old Town.

Discover the rich history and cultural treasures of North Macedonia, an area often overlooked by tourists, on this 4-day private tour starting in Skopje with hotel pickup. Visit landmarks like the Old Bazaar, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Matka Canyon on day one. Explore Krusevo and Bitola on days two and three, including the Makedonium monument and Bitola Museum. The tour concludes back in Skopje.

From the capital, we are travelling to the main tourist attraction in Macedonia and a UNESCO protected site, the town of Ohrid. Ohrid lies on the shores of one of the oldest lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid. Everywhere in Ohrid, breathtaking views of the Lake will fill your eyes and cameras. Called the second Jerusalem on The Balkans, Ohrid is the center from where Christianity was spread in these lands.

Bitola, or also known as Monastir during the Ottoman Empire, was and still is an important town: It was established by Philip II, father of Alexander The Great; It is on the Ancient Roman Road of Via Egnatia; and it was the town where the international community decided to open consulates to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Bitola is a town with a wealth of cultures intertwined in its streets and residents. Likewise, the remnants of a once thriving Jewish community are scattered throughout the town, and blended in the everyday life as a memory. In this tour we visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Balkans, we walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood to see where the Jewish once people lived, visit the Old Bazaar to see where the Jewish people once worked, and we see the many monuments that the local people of Bitola enacted in memory of their fellow citizens. In the process we learn also about the rich history of Bitola and its tasty cuisine.

Get out of the city and see the surrounding area with ease on this private tour. Depart in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Millennium Cross to take in the views of the city. Take a boat ride to Vrelo Cave, admire the nature at Matka Canyon, and visit the Church of Saint Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

We will be able to visit one of the most beautiful Orthodox monasteries in the Balkans. Rila Monastery is a remarkable structure in the middle of nature. Situated in the center of the Rila mountain, the monastery is a hidden gem. We will also visit the city of Blagoevgrad, a student city that features a pedestrian downtown with preserved 19th-century architecture and numerous restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and boutiques.

This is a medium to hard hiking tour to the most beautiful place near Skopje, the Matka Canyon. First of all, we will get to the Millennium Cross and see the amazing Skopje plane from above. Arriving in Matka you will witness the rich flora and fauna of this beautiful canyon. The Cave Vrelo, located near, is one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. Do not miss this tour.

Cross the border to Albania on a day trip from Ohrid, and discover some of Europe’s most untouched landscapes. You’ll visit the lake towns of Pogradec and Pustec, pass through expanses of national parkland, and learn about rural life in the region from the best source, a guide who knows the area well. Even better: The tour is private, so you have the full attention of the guide for your personal group.

In this tour we are going to visit the city of poetry Struga, make a short tour and continue to the villages of Kalishta, Radozda and Vevcani. In these beautiful authentic villages we will visit the cave churches and the magnificent springs in Vevchani.

Journey to the heart of the Balkans when you book this 4-day tour of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia from Skopje. Uncover the rich history of Pristina, Prizren, Kruja, Tirana, Berat, and Ohrid with a professional guide. Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage sites, stroll through medieval streets, and witness the fusion of ancient and modern cultures. This all-inclusive tour features accommodation, breakfast, tour guides, and entrance fees for your convenience.

Cross the border from Macedonia for a chance to explore Albania on this private tour. Depart from Ohrid and head towards Tirana, Albania’s capital, to visit the National Archeological Museum, the Communist Enver Hoxha Museum, and the Et’hem Bej Mosque. Then, head to the Albanian coast to explore the amphitheater and archeological museum of Durres before heading back to Macedonia.

Visiting Nis from Skopje can be tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, travel from your Skopje hotel in a private transfer and admire the scenic views on the drive. Accompanied by a guide, visit Medijana and spend time among the Roman ruins. Take time to stroll around Nis and stop by many of the city’s historical highlights.

Visit the capital, be amazed by the striking monasteries and churches, taste some delicious wines, stroll through the Old Bazaars and admire the beauty of the UNESCO-listed Ohrid lake and city on this 8-day tour of North Macedonia. This country has stunning national parks and cultural heritage sites worthy of a visit – discover the best of North Macedonia.

Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Do you know Skopje is a country of the colorful revolution? Do you want to see the city from another viewpoint? The Kale Fortress is a good option for that. Are you familiar with brutalism architecture? Skopje is the perfect place to discover that. The Old bazaar area or Debar Maalo, a bohemian-like part of Skopje will offer you real balkanian coffee. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Skopje. A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about the monument of Alexander the Great, the old fortress Kale, and the monastery St.Pentelejmon.

Skip the hassle of organizing your own trip to Kosovo when you’re in Skopje, and book a private trip with a carefully planned sightseeing itinerary instead. With a local driver-guide, you’ll travel to Kosovo’s capital of Pristina, visiting historic sites like the medieval monastery of Gracanica along the way. Tales of the Balkans’ culture and history complete the experience.

Discover the treasures of Skopje, Mavrovo, and Ohrid with your own private guide on this day-long tour. Visits to the National Park Mavrovo, Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski, and Lake Ohrid are all included, along with commentary about Macedonia's history and sights from your guide. Explore the winding streets of Ohrid city during a walking tour around its churches, theaters, and markets, and then finish the day with a drop-off at your Skopje hotel.

The Macedonian town of Odrid and its lake—both UNESCO World Heritage–listed—sit 106 miles (171 km) to the south of Skopje. With this full-day tour, spin through the Macedonian countryside and reach Odrid with ease, and explore with your private guide. Discover top attractions such as the Gallery of Icons, 4th-century Samuel's Fortress, and St. Sofija church, and gain insight into centuries of Macedonian history. Enjoy free time to stroll along the lakeside, and perhaps browse the traditional pearl jewelry shops for which Ohrid is famous.