Top North Macedonia Day Trips - page 4

We will discover two of the most important archaeological sites related to the ancient Macedonian kingdom, departing from Bitola. We will visit Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, and the historical capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. The other destination of this journey is Vergina, the place where the untouched tomb of the Macedonian King Philip II of Macedon (Alexander the Great’s father), was discovered.

The Tikveš wine region is about 90 minutes south of Skopje. This full day trip takes in a guided tasting at Chateau Sopot near Veles, entry to the Roman ruins of Stobi at the crossing of the Vardar, and a long Macedonian lunch with the estate's own wines at Royal Winery Queen Maria in Demir Kapija, a winery founded in 1928 and named after Queen Marija. Tikveš is the biggest wine region in North Macedonia, and the tasting, the entry and the lunch are all in the price, so nothing poured on the day carries a charge. Departures run every Wednesday at 09:30 from the meeting point across the old "Bristol" hotel and return to the same point in the early evening. Group size starts from two people.

Take a scenic trip from Skopje to Tirana with a sightseeing stop at Lake Ohrid on this private one-way transfer. Depart from your Skopje hotel and head out into the North Macedonian countryside. Take time to admire the scenery and stop to take pictures. Explore Lake Ohrid in the company of a guide.

Matka Canyon is one of the most beautiful places to visit in North Macedonia, it's a nature paradise, quite likely among the most picturesque nature sites on the European continent. This wonderful gem of nature is located only a short ride away from the capital and you can easily go there as a day trip from Skopje. Amazing nature, boat drive and cave Vrelo will offer you a wonderful daily tour. After canyon Matka, visit Skopje and have a city tour of the city.

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.

The Kamenjane waterfall hike runs from Skopje and covers 7 km with 430 m of height difference past 8 waterfalls in the Šar Mountains. The trail climbs through forest above Kamenjane village in the Polog valley, close to Tetovo, and reaches every cascade on the route. A local guide leads the walk, sets the pace and handles transport from Skopje and back. Departures are every Sunday at 09:00 from the meeting point, and the day runs 6 to 7 hours. There is no entry fee at the falls, they are open nature.