What to do and see in Pelagonia Region, Pelagonia Region: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Bitola, or also known as Monastir during the Ottoman Empire, was and still is an important town: It was established by Philip II, father of Alexander The Great; It is on the Ancient Roman Road of Via Egnatia; and it was the town where the international community decided to open consulates to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Bitola is a town with a wealth of cultures intertwined in its streets and residents. Likewise, the remnants of a once thriving Jewish community are scattered throughout the town, and blended in the everyday life as a memory. In this tour we visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Balkans, we walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood to see where the Jewish once people lived, visit the Old Bazaar to see where the Jewish people once worked, and we see the many monuments that the local people of Bitola enacted in memory of their fellow citizens. In the process we learn also about the rich history of Bitola and its tasty cuisine.

Inclusions: Radio communication that enables you to listen to the guide's stories clearly, and to be able to keep a safe physical distance (in accordance to WHO recommendations).

Exclusions: The Shirok Sokak (Wide Street) of Bitola is a popular place to go for a coffee, we may do it to experience the local culture., A sweet-shop in Bitola is making a Jewish cake, in honour of the loss of its fellow citizens. And it is a good cake too.

Explore the Macedonian city of Bitola on this private full-day guided tour from Ohrid. Visit Heraclea Lyncestis, an important settlement founded in the middle of the 4th century BC, noted for its well-preserved floor mosaics; explore thousands of years worth of monuments, and admire the neoclassical architecture of the pedestrian street Shirok Sokak. This tour operates with just your group (maximum eight people) and a private driver/guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver/guide, All transfers with comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan

Exclusions: Food and drink, Personal expenses, Gratuities

Experience a relaxing, pleasant day in the wine region of Macedonia. Visit the second largest city in Macedonia, Bitola, walk through 'Shirok Sokak' and definitely enjoy coffee in one of the many cafes on the pedestrian street. Optional visit to the archaeological site Stobi, one of the best preserved archaeological localities where you can see the beautiful ancient mosaics, and then continue through the picturesque wine landscapes to finally reach the winery that is located in an unspoiled nature. Enjoy few hours in a private wine tasting session with some tasty local bites and breathtaking view on the surrounding mountains and wine landscapes! The numerous sunny days in Macedonia are the source of rich tastes and aromas that you will never forget! Go for a unique opportunity to try our authentic wines!

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, Wine tasting of 4 types of wine with traditional salad, main dish, cheese platter and desert

Exclusions: Meals and drinks (other than mentioned in inclusions), Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities, Entrance tickets

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

You will visit the city Bitola, second largest city in the country and one of the oldest cities on the territory in the Republic of Macedonia. It has been known since the Ottoman period as “the city of the consuls”, since many European countries have consulates in Bitola.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Food and drinks

The Via Egnatia was a road constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. It crossed Illyricum, Macedonia and Thrace, running through territory that is now part of modern Albania, North Macedonia Greece and European Turkey as a continuation of Via Appia. Starting at Dyrrachium (now Durres) on the Adriatic Sea, the road followed a difficult route along the river Genusus (Shkumbin), over the Candaviae mountains and thence to the highlands around Lake Ohrid. It then turned south, following several high mountain passes to reach the northern coastline of the Aegean Sea at Thessalonica. From there it ran through Thrace to the city of Byzantium (later Constantinople, now Istanbul). It covered a total distance of about 1,120 km (696 miles/746 Roman miles). Like other major Roman roads, it was about six meters (19.6 ft) wide, paved with large polygonal stone slabs or covered with a hard layer of sand.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 8 nights accommodation, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, All Fees and Taxes

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.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off at your preferred location in Ohrid, All transfers with comfortable A/C car or minivan, Experienced English speaking tour guide/driver

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees, Personal expenses

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.

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje, All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan, Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees, Personal expenses

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

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lisenced tour guide

Exclusions: Entrance tickets

Intensive roundtrip with a rent-a-car, where tourists see most of the country, change the landscape almost every day, explore soul-stirring sceneries, religious and cultural relics, relax in picturesque old towns and soak up the sea sun. Organization of accommodation in small charming family-owned hotels where you can feel the authentic and unique local atmosphere. With our tailored packages, you can explore on your own not only top-rated spots but also little-known treasure troves.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, GPS with your destinations and other attractive spots., 24/7 emergency number where you can call or have a chat in case of any assistance needed, Transfer airport-hotel-airport , Accommodation with breakfast

Exclusions: Air tickets to/from Sofia, Fuel for the Rent-a-car, Additional activities out of the program (horse riding, biking etc.), Entrance tickets for the sightseeing sites, Tips for the driver of the transfer/ tour guide, Minibar costs in the hotels, City tours