DAY 1 |
Arrival in Skopje. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Sightseeing tour in Skopje - the Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Macedonia Square, the Stone Bridge - symbol of Skopje, the church of St. Spas (Holy Salvation), Skopje Fortrress, Old Varosha quarter, etc. Optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Skopje.
DAY 2 |
Breakfast. A free day in Skopje or optional one-day tour to Ohrid. Located on the shore of Ohrid lake, this town is part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage list. Departure from Skopje in the morning (3,5 hours drive). Guided sightseeing tour of Ohrid (minimum 2 hours). The tour starts in front of the statue of St. Cyril and Methodius, and it continues to the Lower gate, the Church of St.Sophia, the Roman Theatre, the Upper gate, St Clements’s Church, the church of St. John Kaneo, Tsar Samuil's Fortress, Ohrid’s marketplace, etc. Drive back to Skopje. Tour duration - approx. 11 hours. Optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Skopje.
DAY 3 |
Breakfast. A free day in Skopje or optional tours: 1) half-day tour to Matka Canyon and Scupi. Drive to Lake Matka, which is the most popular summer retreat of most citizens of Skopje. Visit to the Monastery Church of St. Andrew in Matka, built in the 14th century. Boat ride along the lake to the beautiful Vrelo cave. On the way back to Skopje - visit to Scupi, archaeological reserve in the outskirts of Skopje, where one of the large Roman cities of the ancient province of Macedonia has been excavated. Since Arthur Evance first brought the public attention to this area at the end of 19th century, archeologists have opened up whole residential and administrative complexes here. Tour duration - approx. 6 hours. 2) half-day tour to Vodno mountain. Climb with a lift to the peak where one can see the famous Millennium Cross. Visit to Saint Panteleimon monastery. Located on a panoramic terrace overlooking Skopje, it is famous for its wonderful medieval murals, among them the masterpiece "Lamentation of Christ". Return to the city centre. Tour duration – approx. 4 hours. 3) in the evening - optional dinner at traditional Macedonian restaurant with live music. Overnight in Skopje.
DAY 4 |
Breakfast. Check-out, transfer to the airport and departure.