What to do and see in Skopje Region, Skopje Region: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

This private tour Skopje – Ohrid – the top tourist destination in Macedonia known as the Balkan Jerusalem, its a full-day trip to the pearl on Macedonian crown Ohrid. Its a must do once when you are in Macedonia, grab the chance to visit the town and lake of Ohrid, both protected by UNESCO!!!!!!

Inclusions: Hotel/port drop-off, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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

The history of Skopje starts with the settlements of the Thracians and the establishing the fortress of Scupi. The town was part of the Roman, Byzanatine, Bulgarian and for short notice, of the Serbian countries. The Ottomans will conquer the city in 1392. They will change the name to Uskub and the place will convert into unique of its kind town, which will be called home from numerous Ottomans, Bulgarians and Albanians. In 1912, the city will be liberated from the Ottomans during the First Balkan war and eventually become a part of the Serbian country. During the two world wars will be eventually given to the Bulgarian country, before in the end to became part and a capital of the Macedonian Federation in the Yugoslavian socialistic republic. The city will start growing rapidly in economic and industrial way. Unfortunately a huge earthquake in 1963 has destroyed a huge part of the town, leaving more than 100 000 people without homes.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

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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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

The day tour from Sofia to Skopje is a great option to see one more country with one trip to the Sofia only. The capital of Republic of Macedonia is a unique city that, in the most interesting way, combines the new and the old, East and West, the Muslim and the Christian traditions. In the times of the Ottoman Empire, Skopje is a natural center for people inhabiting the southwestern part of the Balkans. Totally preserved the spirit of this time is a small part of the city, better known as the old charshia, which is one of the main attractions of the town. The biggest attractions of modern Skopje are the impressive baroque buildings and monuments, part of the Skopje 2014 project, which aims to transform the city’s view. The monuments of Alexander the Great, his father Philip the Great, his mother, triumphal arch, marble and bronze statues scattered everywhere, huge ships anchored in the river.

Inclusions: Bottled water

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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

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje from Sofia, and tick off another Balkan capital in just 1 day. Enjoy the company of 2 professional guides - one from Bulgaria and one local from Macedonian. Travel the distance with ease via modern vehicle, and discover landmarks including the Skopje Fortress, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Old Bazaar, with insights provided by your guides. During this day tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most bizarre cities on the Balkan Peninsula. Skopje is a mixture of authentic monuments from the Ottoman period, and new neo-classical buildings, complete with ornate columns and rooftop figures of nymphs. After the reconstruction of the new center has been done, as per the “Skopje 2014” project, the city became one of the popular destinations in Eastern Europe.

Inclusions: English-speaking Bulgarian guide , English-speaking local Macedonian guide, Pick-up and drop off , Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities