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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.

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.

On this E-bike tour, you will have opportunity to explore Skopje city area in a different and fun way riding e-bike. You gonna visit some of the most interested touristic attraction in the city like: The Statue of Alexander the Great, Gate Macedonia, Stone Bridge and lots of new monuments, statues and buildings from the project “Skopje 2014th”. From the Main Square we go on the other side of the river Vardar in the old part of the town, know as “Skopska Charshija”. In this area we are visiting some of the most significant buildings form the Ottoman period, like Daut Pasin Amam, Kapan An, Chifte Hammam, Kurshumli An, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Than we are visiting Skopje Fortress Kale, which offers magnificent view of the city. From the fortress we go to the City Park, visiting the National Arena and riding through the Park. After this ride, we return to the starting point.

Swap Skopje for a day in Ohrid, and discover the sights around Ohrid lake and its famous Bay of Bones on a day-long tour with a private guide. As you explore, you’ll hear stories about Ohrid, a place known as Jerusalem on the Balkans, and learn about the spread of the Christian religion in this part of the world.

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.

We offering you a standard Skopje Walking tour with option to visit a Skopje Aqueduct and wonderful opportunity to try a local food - famous cevapi

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.

Take it easy as you travel to or from Skopje Airport by letting your driver handle navigating the city with this private airport transfer. Choose a time that works for you and your flight, whether arriving or departing, and your driver will meet you either in the arrivals hall of the airport or at your hotel reception. This private transfer is for up to three passengers.

Enjoy a hassle-free departure from Macedonia with this private transfer service. Meet your personal chauffeur at your Skopje hotel and relax on the journey to Skopje ‘Alexander the Great’ Airport (SKP) when your vacation comes to an end. Skip the stress of finding a taxi or shuttle service when you book and pay in advance. Private vehicles can accommodate up to seven passengers.

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.

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.

This is really tailored tour and can include the sites and Monuments you asked for. The duration depends on your own. You will get detailed info about the city's geography, history and relevant facts and figures about the visited sites You my opt to get sightseeing tour of Skopje, Chateau of Sopot were you can test five types of wine and enjoy selected traditional specialist and cheeses, or/and Stobi Archeological site. Everything adopted to your needs and preferences.

Rather than worry about how to visit Ohrid and Lake Ohrid on your own, let that be handled for you on this small-group tour from Skopje. Travel to the lakeside city to visit attractions there such as Tsar Samuel's Fortress and the Church of Saint John at Kaneo, before driving to the southern part of Lake Ohrid to see the Monastery of Saint Naum and the Black Drim River.

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 creative, educational, entertaining, interactive VR Tour with online quizzes and discussions to spice up the virtual exploration of Macedonia's most notable landmarks. The panoramic 360-degree photos offer an authentic experience in exploring both exteriors and interiors, accompanied with an enjoyable fun-fact oriented narrative that enhances the participant's immersion during the visits to the locations. It's an excellent way to get to know the country before you actually travel there! Enjoy it.

Enjoy three one-day tours for a lower price when you book this three-day private tour package. Each day your guide and driver will be waiting for you to embark on another journey, either to Ohrid, Kosovo, or Sofia. You’ll have comfortable transportation and a private guide, which you won’t need to share with anyone outside your group.

In two days we will see the best in Serbia. We will experience Belgrade, the city with a rich history and, for some, the city with the best nightlife in the world. We will visit Novi Sad as well, the hometown of the Exit festival.

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.

Travel in Comfort and Style Your modern, well-maintained vehicles are designed for maximum comfort. Whether you're heading from Skopje to Ohrid or exploring hidden gems like Tetovo, you’ll enjoy a smooth, relaxing ride with air conditioning, space seating, and a clean interior every time. Professional and Reliable Drivers Your experienced, English-speaking drivers are punctual, courteous, and dedicated to your safety. They know the best routes, local insights, and how to make your journey stress-free from start to finish. Flexible and Personalized Service Unlike rigid group tours, we adapt to you. Want to stop at the stunning Painted Mosque for photos? Need a coffee break along the way? Your trip is fully customizable. Door-to-Door Convenience We pick you up and drop you off exactly where you need—hotel, airport, or private address—saving you time and hassle. Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, family, or group, we provide the right vehicle and service level to match your needs

Check out Nis Fortress on this private day-tour from Skopje. See how well-preserved this is, dating back to the Ottoman period. Besides this, explore Tinker Alley and have lunch (own expense), Skull Tower, and the Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp. All the logistics and transport are taken care of by your guide, so you can just enjoy this day out.

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.

Unlike other tours that might focus on just one or two regions, we weave together the rich historical narratives of three distinct and fascinating cities. You'll step back in time at the ancient Roman city of Heraclea Lyncestis near Bitola, where remarkably preserved mosaics and ruins bring antiquity to life. In Prilep, discover a city renowned for its tobacco production and its close proximity to the legendary Marko's Towers, hinting at medieval tales of kings and fortresses. Finally, ascend to Krusevo, the highest town in the Balkans, a place steeped in the spirit of Macedonian resistance and home to the striking Makedonium monument. On the way back towards Skopje, you may choose to stop in one of the wineries in the Central Part of Macedonia (in the proximity of the Archeological site of Stobi, or Chateau Sopot on the hills by Lake Mladost. After visiting the Winery's facilities, a variety of wines and well-suited cheeses, and homemade specialities will be offered.

Skopje is one of the world’s most Brutalist cities. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how the city was rebuilt after a devastating 1963 earthquake that leveled 80 percent of the city, with reconstruction led by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. You’ll get a sense of the bold architectural legacy of socialist Yugoslavia, and hear how international solidarity transformed North Macedonia’s capital into a showcase of modernist design. The tour starts at the Old Railway Station, whose clock stopped at exactly the time the earthquake struck. As you walk, you’ll encounter striking examples of Brutalist and modernist architecture, from the telecommunications center to cultural institutions that blend folk elements with cutting-edge design. You’ll also see how the controversial Skopje 2014 redevelopment project transformed the city with faux neoclassical facades.