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Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Skopje, Skopje Region
After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991, and Skopje, with about half a million people, is its largest city and capital. Despite its age, the city looks quite modern, owing to a massive 1963 earthquake that destroyed 75% of its buildings. Skopje has long been shared by Christians and Muslims, who still come together at the fascinating Old Bazaar, one of the Balkans' largest markets.
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1. Monastery Osogovski and Kokino Day Trip from Skopje
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Mishan12321
This is a must when visiting Skopje and the Balkan region - Canyon Matka is a beautiful spot and quite popular among locals as well! Visit the amazing cave and do a hike to admire Matka from above! Susanna was such a great guide! I recommend this tour!
2. Kokino Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour starts by picking up the guests from the hotel, and transport to Kumanovo which is a 50 minutes ride from Skopje. We start the tour from a local restaurant, riding on asphalt road. Our first stop is Church of Saint George from XI century, famous by the architecture and fresco painting. After this visit, we continue to ride to Kokino, passing by few villages on our way. When we arrive in Kokino, we will have a view of the 4th oldest megalithic observatory in the world, according to NASA. We can see and take a seat in the special stone markers used to track the movement of the Sun and Moon on the eastern horizon. Four stone seats or "thrones" are placed in a row on the lower platform. The observatory used the method of stationary observation, marking positions of the Sun at the winter and summer solstice, as well as the equinox. After we finish view of the observatory, we return to our starting point for lunch in the local restaurant.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Lunch in the local restaurant, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Personal fees, tips
Reviewed By Aarti S
We visited the matka canyon and took a ride to the caves by boat. Its a one hour ride to and fro including the time spent in the caves. The temperature in the caves was quite low at almost 12 degrees as compared to the temperature outside at 35 degrees. the scenary on both sides of the river was very really serene and we couldnt stop taking pictures
3. Macedonia round trip - from Skopje
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By Roxxy89990
If it were posible to give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. I have just completed a 15 day tour covering Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, and Kosovo with the tour company Visit Macedonia. This was an unbelievable experience! I am incredibly satisfied with the quality and professionalism of this company - every day was carefully thought out and well planned. My wishes and preferences were always the priority and Stefan (tour coordinator and guide) was flexible and able to change the itinerary in a moments notice if I expressed interest in something. Stefan paid attention to my interests and was able to make helpful suggestions and help me make the most out of my trip. Stefan and his daughter, Sofija, are both very knowledgeable about the region and were able to give me a fantastic introductory education and answer all of my questions. Traveling is not always easy or comfortable, but Stefan and Sofija made my trip as easy and effortless as possible - I felt like I was so taken care of and in such good hands. I had 15 days full of wonderful experiences and great conversation. If I wanted company, I had company. If I wanted solitude and to explore on my own, I had it. Overall, traveling with Stefan and Sofija was like traveling with friends, not like traveling with strangers. I trusted them fully and we had a lot of fun. I would 100% recommend them to literally anyone who wants to visit this part of the world. No other company will offer you this level of attention and care, I can promise that. I felt totally spoiled and have no regrets about my tour with this company.
4. Private Full Day Trip to Bitola from Skopje
By visiting Bitola, you will have the opportunity to visit Heraclea Lyncestis, important settlement founded by Philip II of Macedon by the middle of the 4th century BC with the beautiful, well preserved floor mosaics, fine examples of the early Christian Art period, you will enjoy the mixture of Ottoman, neoclassical, 19th century romantic architecture.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off (hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje), English speaking driver/guide, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan
Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Entrance tickets, other than mentioned in inclusions, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities
Reviewed By Flyer630976
Amazing tour i used them twice both tours amazing!! Guide was beyond knowledgeable he knew the language and helped me with any questions his experience was great he taught me so much history. A must do if you visit macedonia.
5. Skopje city tour & Roman Aqueduct with lunch
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
Inclusions: 2-course lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Mishan12321
This is a must when visiting Skopje and the Balkan region - Canyon Matka is a beautiful spot and quite popular among locals as well! Visit the amazing cave and do a hike to admire Matka from above! Susanna was such a great guide! I recommend this tour!
6. Eastern Europe Motorcycle Tour - Best of the Balcans
Eastern Europe reveals its best. Winding roads, reach culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Adriatic Sea and delicious traditional cuisine. Ride the best motorbike roads of eight South Eastern European countries in an incredible 18 day motorcycle adventure! Includes motorcycles rides: Romania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Motorcycle hire, Fuel, Top box for daily personal use , services of a driver for the support car, support car carrying the luggage, spares, Mechanical spares, servicing and repairs, Daily briefing and map package, airport transfers, Motorcycle third party liability insurance
Exclusions: Some of the meals, Beverages, road taxes and tolls, parking fees, Visa’s, Traffic fines, Repair/recovery costs to motorcycle loss/damage by negligence/failing to heed ride leaders directive, International flights
Reviewed By Are E
I had an amazing 7-day experience (September 2019) with the company of Adventure Motorcycle Tours, in Toreda, Transylvania. Everything is arranged and organized by Claudia up to the last detail, And our guide and escort "Mikel", an amazing man, Strong as Grizzly Bear, very gentle and always smiling, Take care of everyone and reach out for help all the time, Thank you very much dear friend for all the help and support, Highly recommend this company
7. Skopje City Tour
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.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Personal expenses, meals and tips.
Reviewed By Aarti S
We visited the matka canyon and took a ride to the caves by boat. Its a one hour ride to and fro including the time spent in the caves. The temperature in the caves was quite low at almost 12 degrees as compared to the temperature outside at 35 degrees. the scenary on both sides of the river was very really serene and we couldnt stop taking pictures
8. Ohrid city and lake tour - from Skopje
Already in Skopje, but you want to see more!. Every Sunday we operate this full day tour to UNESCO protected Ohrid and Ohrid lake – the most famous tourist destination in Macedonia
Inclusions: Transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or van from Skopje to Ohrid and St Naum., English speaking tour guide for full day (for parties 2-3 persons driver will be a guide as well), Local taxes, Pick up / Drop off at any hotel or address within Skopje, 1 bottle of water per person
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Roxxy89990
If it were posible to give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. I have just completed a 15 day tour covering Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, and Kosovo with the tour company Visit Macedonia. This was an unbelievable experience! I am incredibly satisfied with the quality and professionalism of this company - every day was carefully thought out and well planned. My wishes and preferences were always the priority and Stefan (tour coordinator and guide) was flexible and able to change the itinerary in a moments notice if I expressed interest in something. Stefan paid attention to my interests and was able to make helpful suggestions and help me make the most out of my trip. Stefan and his daughter, Sofija, are both very knowledgeable about the region and were able to give me a fantastic introductory education and answer all of my questions. Traveling is not always easy or comfortable, but Stefan and Sofija made my trip as easy and effortless as possible - I felt like I was so taken care of and in such good hands. I had 15 days full of wonderful experiences and great conversation. If I wanted company, I had company. If I wanted solitude and to explore on my own, I had it. Overall, traveling with Stefan and Sofija was like traveling with friends, not like traveling with strangers. I trusted them fully and we had a lot of fun. I would 100% recommend them to literally anyone who wants to visit this part of the world. No other company will offer you this level of attention and care, I can promise that. I felt totally spoiled and have no regrets about my tour with this company.
9. Neoclassical Skopje Walking Tour
Macedonian capital Skopje is beautiful Balkan city located on the Vardar River‘s north bank. Skopje Fortress Kale has defended the city for centuries. Do you know that Skopje once was Roman city? This great time is represented by the monument of Alexander Macedonian in Macedonian square. Have you heard about project ‘Skopje 2014’? Can you believe that us 29 statues of local artists and musicians between Vardar River via the Art Bridge? You will be definitely impressed in Scopje’s museums! With charismatic tour guide, you will visit the statue and memorial house of Mother Teresa, the old railway station, the new Skopje, will hear interesting stories about culture and traditions of Macedonians.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
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10. Explore Albania - Kosovo - North Macedonia
This tour includes visits on 3 countries. Albania,Kosovo and Macedonia. We visit museums and UNESCO sites.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Bruce W
My Albania Classical Tour far exceeded my expectations. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and they went out of their way to ensure that I received the most from my visit. Through their efforts I not only seen much of this beautiful country but achieved a much greater understanding of its history and culture
