Private 3-day trip of best Macedonian highlights from Skopje

Private tour

Activity: Walking Tours, Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 3 days

Difficulty: Easy

Sorry, we don't offer activity at this time. If you send us your e-mail, we will be happy to inform you as soon as we relaunched it.

Alternatively, you can inquire directly with the provider of this experience.

More information

Highlights

Church of St. Spas
Mother Teresa memorial house
Ohrid Old town
Church of St Clement
Enjoy a boat ride from Kaneo with a panoramic view of Old town
St. Naum monastery complex
Galichica National Park

All about the trip

As the tour name describes, you will see the best of Macedonia, with private walking tours in Skopje, Ohrid and Bitola + visit to Mavrovo and Galichica National parks

What is included in the price

Private transportation with air conditioned car, minivan or van according the itinerary,
2 nights accommodation at boutique hotel in Ohrid, including breakfast;
Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 1-3 pax guide will be a driver as well)
Visits inside: Church of St Spas, Mother Teresa memorial house, the Ohrid Fortress, Plaosnik area, St. Sofia church, St Naum monastery and Heraclea Lyncaestis ancient site, including entrance fees,
Short boat trip from Kaneo area to Ohrid,

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room 52 EUR (included in the price for solo travelers)
Optional inside visits (could be required and paid in advance)
Guide on other language than English - supplement may apply)
Gratuities to the driver/guide (not mandatory)
Personal travel insurance
Personal spends during the tour

Instructions

Noted prices are for DBL room accommodation.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks

Itinerary

DAY 1: From Skopje to Ohrid via Mavrovo national park
	Spend the morning with our experienced and professional tour guide in strolling Skopje city center and Skopje Old Bazaar. Pass across river Vardar on historical Stone bridge from 15th century. Visit Mother Teresa memorial house (inside) and the place where she was born in 1910. Possibility to have lunch at some of many traditional restaurants at Skopje old bazaar.
	Later on, drive towards Mavrovo NP, on a picturesque road along Radika river and lakes made by river Black Drim, passing many traditional villages on the way to the south part of Macedonia and Ohrid lake.
	Upon arrival in Ohrid accommodation at hotel and overnight.
DAY 2: Ohrid and Ohrid lake, UNESCO sites
	Start the walking (2-3 hours light walking) tour with our experinenced guide in Ohrid Old town.
	Because of the religious importance and its numerous churches and monasteries, Ohrid is also famous under the name “Macedonian Jerusalem”. According the history facts, there used to be 365 churches - a church for each day! Since 1979 the city and the lake of Ohrid are under protection of UNESCO.Do not miss to have a nice panoramic picture from Ohrid fortress (inside) and to visit remains of the first Slavic university in the Balkans, today founded at Holy area of Plaoshnik (inside). Go inside the recently rebuild Church of St Clement (inside). Pass by the unique church of St. John - Kaneo (from outside). Enjoy a boat ride from Kaneo with panoramic view of Old town (included in the price). Finally, visit to the cathedral church from 10th century, St. Sofia (inside). You can have a lunch at some of many traditional restaurants by Ohrid lake.
	In the afternoon, light drive along the lake coast to visit another pearl located on the south part of the lake, St. Naum monastery complex, with its unique church, originally built by St. Naum in 9th century.
	As final surprise - you can have an unforgettable 40 minutes boat ride above the springs of Black Drim river (optional, could be paid on the spot) Drive back to Ohrid for overnight.
DAY 3: From Ohrid via Galichica NP to Bitola and back to Skopje
	Morning drive across Galichica NP on the narrow mountain road, with panoramic views of both Ohrid and Prespa lakes (road closed during winter season), alternative road will be provided).
	Upon arrival in Bitola, city tour with our guide visiting Bitola bazaar, the old square with the Clock tower and the main pedestrian zone in Bitola. Free time to have a lunch in the pedestrian zone. Visit to Heraclea Lynkestis ancient site (Included) from the time of Philip II, The father of Alexander the Great. Afternoon drive back to Skopje.
	End of the tour

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel transfers in Skopje.
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.