The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Macedonia

This private full-day trip to the pearl on Macedonian crown, Ohrid, is a must do once you are in Macedonia. In only just about two and a half hours drive from Skopje, grab the chance to visit the town and lake of Ohrid, both preserved by UNESCO as places of environmental, historical and cultural significance. Get to see the many churches and archeological sites, witness some of the most beautiful and well preserved Byzantine frescoes and icons, relax and have some tasty bites in one of the charming local restaurants and cafes by the crystal clear waters of Ohrid lake.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Entrance tickets, Optional boat ride on Ohrid Lake, Tips and gratitudes for the guide

If you are you interested in knowing a bit more about the town situated on the shores of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest human settlements in Europe, want to feel the place where writing, education and Slavonic culture have spread out from and want to see more than 800 Byzantine-style icons and frescoes, this tour will be ideal. The frescoes are considered one of the most important collections of icons in the world. All of this is located in a natural setting of exceptional, unspoiled beauty in between the Galicica National Park and the Ohrid Lake, inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. This full day tour of Ohrid and its surrounding sites will remark the best of your visit to Macedonia.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off (hotel or any location of your preference in Ohrid), English speaking driver/guide, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan

Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Entrance tickets, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities

The Megalithic Observatory and the ceremonial site of Kokino is about 3,800 years old. Special stone markers were discovered to monitor the movement of the Sun and the Moon. We visit famous Macedonian monastery St. Joakim Osogovski, which is 1003 years old and is a well-known and highly visited tourist attraction.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Visit Nis, one of the oldest cities in Europe and long considered a gateway between the East and the West. You’ll enjoy scenic views on the drive from Skopje. Explore the Roman ruins at Medijana and try a Serbian grill for lunch in the city center. The Serbian city of Nis is growing in popularity as a tourist destination. On this full-day trip from Skopje, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to this picturesque, relaxed city that dates back to Roman times.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Wine tasting, 3-course lunch

Exclusions: Drinks

Born and raised in Skopje, want to present my City in best of lights and in a entertaining manner. We meet at the Central Square, at the entrance of the Ristich Palace( see cover photo), just 20 meters from the Fountain.. From there, we visit the Memorial House of Mother Theresa-The Earthquake Museum-Parliament Building- City Center Monuments-Stone Bridge-The Fortress-The Old Bazaar. Before we start the Tour, we can discuss your preferred options and act upon them.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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A tour that will take you to one of the most interesting destinations of Balkans Ohrid town, This town is North Macedonia's most seductive destination. It sits on the edge of serene Lake Ohrid, with an atmospheric old quarter that cascades down steep streets, dotted with beautiful churches and topped by the bones of a medieval castle. Famous for its lake and architecture. At the same time you will visit Lin, a small peninsula softly joins the shores of Lake Ohrid. It was once called “Lake of Light” perhaps because the light of both the sun and the moon wholly illuminate its surface year-round. Indeed, this lake’s reflections are legendary! Hundreds of locals reside in this small but beautiful peninsula. As you descend the road to get there, you will notice the beautiful red roofs of its characteristic small homes. Guided Tour Albania and Macedonia Ohrid Lake and Town St Naum Monastery Lin village Pogradec Albania Customized tour ( you can customize this tour )

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Border crossing fee , Private transportation, Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Everything not mentioned

The driver/guide will pick you up from the hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje. This full day tour will start with a visit to a beautiful medieval monastery in Grachanica (90 km, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from Skopje), rebuilt in 1321 on the foundations of an Orthodox church from the 6th century. Then, we drive to Kosovo’s capital Prishtina (20 minutes from Grachanica). We will be able to visit the 26m high clock tower and the National Library. In the Independent House of Kosovo we will find out the story of the former president Ibrahim Rugova in the campaign for independence from Serbia, and see the Newborn Monument from 2008, when Kosovo declared its independence. Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque and Jashar Pasha Mosque are two beautiful Ottoman mosques and famous local attractions. Somewhere on the way, we will have lunch. In the end, we drive back to Skopje and will drop you off in any location of your preference in Skopje.

Inclusions: All transfers with a comfortable A/C vehicle, Pick-up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje, Professional English speaking guide/driver

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees in the museums and religious sites, Personal expenses

Round trip in the west part of the country, with visit to Vodno mountain, Tikvesh wine region, city of Bitola, Prespa lake and Galichica NP, St. Naum monastery and walking tour in UNESCO town Ohrid

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up / Drop off at any hotel or address within Skopje, 2 nights accommodation at 4* hotels in Bitola and Ohrid, Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 2-3 pax guide will be a driver as well), Wine tasting tour - 4 kind of wines , Visits inside as described, excluding admission fees, 1 bottle of water per person

Exclusions: Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 52 EUR , Any other meal (lunch or dinner) , Gratuities to the driver/guide (not mandatory), Personal travel insurance, Personal spends during the tour

Visit seven countries on this Balkan tour, where you'll revel in the beauty, history and traditions of the Balkan nations. Explore the castles, churches, monasteries, mosques and the medieval towns, enjoy the breathtaking views over the Montenegreo coastline, Sava and Danube Rivers and Ohrid Lake, admire the wide range of different languages, ethnicities, and religions that co-exists in this part of Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, 13 Nights Accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees as mentionned

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Health/Travel insurance, Other personal expenses

Visiting Kosovo from Skopje – daily trip to Kosovo from Skopje and visit there major city Pristina, one of UNESCO protection – monastery Gracanica. Second city in Kosovo with rich history, traditional handicraft shops and gastronomic pleasures open museum – Prizren…

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Walking tours, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance tickets at Monastery Gracanica