Top North Macedonia Day Trips - page 3

Visit our best tourist place Ohrid with Ohrid late, have a city tour of Ohrid and after that visit one of the most important city - Bitola

In this tour, we will discover a few of the most beautiful natural places in North Macedonia, and a very special monastery, that will leave an impression on you. It includes a short walk to a beautiful waterfall and enjoying the surrounding nature.

The eastern part of Macedonia abounds with exceptional natural beauties, and beautiful old churches and monasteries. We will visit two monasteries, not far from Strumica, the monastery St. Leontius in Vodocha, and the Monastery in Veljusa, dedicated to the Holy Mother of God Eleusa. One of the masterpieces of nature, that we will explore, is the Kolesino waterfall. You will fall in love with this beautiful little place, nature carved in the hills of the Belasica mountain, not that far from the Kolesino village.

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.

With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Matka Canyon, Skopje Fortress, the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, and much more.

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 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.

Take a break from the city and spend a day in the mountains on this tour to Mavrovo National Park. Alongside a private guide, drive along the Black Drim River to visit small mountain villages, a waterfall, and the St. Jovan Bigorski Monastery. Drive past the Debar and Globocica lakes and take in the alpine scenery from various viewpoints during your tour.

Get out of the city and into beautiful macedonian nature on this full-day tour. Depart from your Skopje hotel and travel in an air-conditioned minivan to Berovo, a town at the foot of the Malesevski Mountains. Accompanied by a guide, take a hike through nature and past Berovo Lake. Enjoy a lunch of local, organic cuisine.

Experience Macedonia’s rich culture and spectacular nature on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit beautiful Matka Canyon and travel in a small boat to Vrelo, one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. Check out the historic St. Andrej monastery, enjoy a delicious optional lunch, marvel at the Painted Mosque, and stop by an Ottoman-era Teke.

Discover the historic town of Bitola on this full-day tour from Ohrid and benefit from the expertise of a private guide. Explore the ancient ruins of Heraclea Lynceststis, stroll down the bustling main street of Shirok Sokak, and visit sights such as the Old Bazaar, the Green Market, the Clock Tower and Yeni Mosque.

Swap the sights of Skopje for the sights of Kosovo on a private day trip to Pristina, Prizren, and the Gadima Cave. Offering a hassle-free way to visit the country's landmarks, the day trip includes transport just for your group and a private local driver-guide to give you the lowdown on the history and culture of Kosovo.

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.

When people describe Skopje, they frequently use the term open-air museum. And it’s not without a reason. Skopje is ornated with historical buildings, old remaining’s, bridges, statues, churches, mosques and many more. When arriving in Skopje our tour guide will enlighten you with the rich stories about the city, while walking through the beautiful landmarks. Experience Skopje from top to bottom, beginning at the Kale fortress and ending at the old train station. Moreover, you will see the famous square Macedonian square, the stone bridge, the old bazaar, mosques and the church St. Spas known for her particular iconostasis and remarkable fresco paintings. Afterwards, you will have free time to roam the vibrant city by yourself, where you can visit the scars of the earthquake of 1963 and enter the forged house of non-other than holy Mother Teresa.

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 with 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 its most interesting sites. Our driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje. We will drive to Bitola and visit the Heraclea Lyncestis Archaeological site. We can also visit the National Museum of Bitola and the Memorial Room dedicated to Kemal Mustafa Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey, who finished military school in this very building. We can have lunch or a coffee break in some of the restaurants and cafes in Shirok Sokak. We will continue to Krusevo, the town with the highest altitude in the country. Here we can visit the grave of Tose Proeski, the Makedonium, and Meckin Kamen and enjoy in the beautiful mountainous terrain.

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.

Private transfer Skopje Sofia via Nis , Serbia or vice vrse Sofia Skopje via Nis, Serbia. Great way to have a transfer from Skopje to Sofia and have a stop, on half of road, to explore city of Nis – with licensed your guide and after that great opportunity to have a lunch from unique local cuisine.

Discover the ancient winemaking traditions of Macedonia when you book this private wine-tasting experience from Skopje. Begin at Winery "Popov," savoring wines amidst scenic landscapes. Dive into history at Stobi, an ancient town turned Roman capital, for a tasting at Stobi Winery. Next, discover Tikves Winery, the largest in Macedonia, and conclude the journey at Demir Kapija, the final winery enveloped in picturesque gardens and nature.

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.

Taste local wines and learn about the history of Macedonian wine on this private tour. Travel from Skopje in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to Tikves Winery with your guide. Taste four different wines and enjoy a three-course lunch of local cuisine. Explore the wine cellar and hear stories about the winery.

Though many travelers book direct travel from Skopje to Tirana, it's a shame to rush between these cities, and miss the historic sights in between. With this one-way transfer tour, you not only enjoy easy travel to Tirana, but you stop for a tour of historic Prizren along the way. Explore the old town of this charming Kosovo city, take an included guided tour, and enjoy free time get to get lunch, at your own expense.

Explore "the youngest European country" on a full-day tour from Skopje to Kosovo. Experience the vibrant Kosovo capital—Pristina and visit the 14th-century Grachanica Orthodox Monastery. Then head to the picturesque town of Prizren to explore its historic center and enjoy an optional climb to Kalaja Fortress for panoramic views of the area. Your adventure includes air-conditioned transport and an expert English-speaking guide.

See more of the region during your time in Macedonia when you take this day trip from Ohrid to Albania. With a private guide, drive to the neighboring country for a tour of Tiran and the historic city of Kruja. See the most important sights of the Albanian capital, like the archaeological museum and Ethem Bay Mosque, and explore the 15th-century Kruja Castle to learn about its resistance against the Ottomans.

This private tour takes you to two of Macedonia’s most historic monasteries, Treskavec and Zrze, plus a stop in Veles for an included lunch and wine tasting session. You’ll have round-trip transport from Skopje provided, so you don’t need to worry about driving while sipping four different types of wine. You’ll have a few more stops along the way too, for the full experience.