West Macedonia round trip from Skopje

Location: Macedonia

Activity: Walking Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 3 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

Person (12-90)

520.00 €

Child (3-11)

175.00 €

Total price 520.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 12 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 3 days

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Available from: 17/11/2024

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Highlights

Have a wine tasting at Tikvesh wine region
Visit City of Bitola, Prespa lake and Galichica National Park
Enjoy at St. Naum monastery and UNESCO town Ohrid

All about the trip

Travel safe in small group - all our tours are operated with up to 12 persons traveling together.

Have limited time but want to see the highlights of Macedonia? Explore around Macedonia on this comprehensive 3-day tour starting from and returning to Skopje. The tour includes cities, wines, scenery and lakes, and not-to-be-missed medieval sites!

What is included in the price

Pick up/Drop off at any address within Skopje;
Transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus;
2 nights accommodation at boutique hotels in Bitola and Ohrid, including breakfast,
Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 1-3 pax guide will be a driver as well);
Visits as described in the program, including admission fees;
1 bottle of water per person and WiFi on board complementary

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 100 € (have to be required in advance)
Boat trip on st Naum 5 € (to be paid on the spot)
Pre or post tour accommodation
Gratuities to the driver/guide (not mandatory)
Personal travel insurance
Personal spends during the tour

Instructions

You book - You go, guaranteed departures, which means that you will join a group of other travelers.

Child price valid only when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

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

Itinerary

	SUNDAY
	09:00 - You will start with St. Panteleimon monastery and its unique fresco paintings from the 12th century.
	11:00 - Drive on the main motorway to the central part of the country where the Tikvesh wine region is situated.
	12:00 - Stop and visit the biggest ancient site in Macedonia – Stobi, dating from 1st century AC. Well preserved mosaics surrounded by remains of Roman palaces are “must-see” of this site.
	13:30 - Macedonia’s vineyards heartland, Tikves, where they produce wine since the 4th century BC. It features rolling vineyards, lakes, caves and mountains, plus archaeological sites and churches. Visit to a local winery and wine tasting and traditional lunch.
	15:00 Drive towards the second biggest town in macedonia - Bitola. Evening at leisure in this unique town.
	MONDAY
	09:00 - Bitola city tour by walking and visit to Heraclea Lynkestis ancient site (inside).
	11:30 - Departure towards the second biggest lake in Macedonia, Prespa lake, with a coffee stop. Later on drive across Galichica NP, with spectacular views of both Prespa and Ohrid lakes.
	14:30 - Arrival at St. Naum monastery complex, with its unique church, originally built by St. Naum in 9th century. Free time for visit to the monastery or to have an unforgettable 40 minutes boat ride above the springs of Black Drim river (entrance fee and boat fee apply – to be paid on the spot). Arrival in Ohrid early in the evening, after drive along the lake. Overnight in Ohrid
	TUESDAY
	09:00 - Ohrid walking tour will start this day. Because of the religious importance and its numerous churches and monasteries, Ohrid is also famous under the name “Macedonian Jerusalem”. According to the historical facts, there used to be 365 churches – a church for each day! In the 12th century, the city was also the seat of the Archbishop of Ohrid. Since 1979 the city and the lake of Ohrid are under the protection of UNESCO. Do not miss to have a nice panoramic picture from Ohrid fortress
	and to visit remains of the first Slavic university in the Balkans, today founded in the Holy area of Plaoshnik. You will go inside the recently rebuild Church of St Clement and pass by the unique church of St. John – Kaneo and visit the cathedral 10th-century church, St. Sofia. Free time lunch at some of many traditional restaurants by Ohrid lake. Long-distance drive back to Skopje in the afternoon.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We can pick you up from any hotel or address within Skopje.
Pick up time - 15 min before departure time

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.

This activity is organised by Visit Macedonia Incoming Tour, 3b Angel Dinev str. 2, Skopje, 1000, Macedonia, + 389 2 3098 314, stefan@visitmacedonia.mk.