8-Day Skopje Adventure: Explore North Macedonia's Capital

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865 €

Based on 2 adults

Created: Friday, September 19, 2025

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Discover Skopje: Gastronomy, Nature & Heritage Journey

Travelers: 2 adults

Please note that some activities may not be available during your selected travel dates. In such cases, an alternative experience will be offered, which may result in a price adjustment. This is our suggested itinerary, but you are welcome to adjust or customize the activities to match your preferences.

Arrival Day – Welcome to Skopje

Relax after your journey and get to know the city at your own pace. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you straight to your accommodation.

Day 1 – Skopje Walking Tour & Culinary Experience

Begin with a taste of local life — try Boza (a sweet drink from Ottoman times), enjoy a traditional simit breakfast at a bakery dating back to 1956, and finish with homemade baklava.

Discover the city’s highlights with your guide:

Main Square & Alexander the Great Monument

Pedestrian Street Macedonia

Memorial Home of Mother Teresa

Post-earthquake urban design by architect Kenzo Tange

Italian & Spanish Embassies, Arabic House, and Skopje’s brutalist landmarks

Old Bazaar, Golden Street, Stone Bridge, Mustafa Pasha Mosque & Kale Park

In the evening, join a six-course Macedonian wine-pairing dinner, tasting local varieties like Zhilavka, Smederevka, Stanushina rosé, Prokupec, Vranec Reserva, and Temjanika — each paired with an avant-garde dish.

Day 2 – Vodno Mountain, Matka Canyon & Macedonian Village

Escape the city for a half-day nature and culture tour:

Panoramic views from Vodno Mountain & Millennium Cross (cable car closed on Mondays/last Tuesday of the month)

12th-century St. Pantelejmon Church

Traditional Macedonian Village Complex

Matka Canyon’s turquoise lake, caves, and trails

Perfect for photographers, nature lovers, and those seeking authentic experiences.

Day 3 – Kokino Observatory & St. Joakim Osogovski Monastery

Travel back in time to the 3,800-year-old Kokino Megalithic Observatory, where ancient civilizations observed the sun and moon. Continue to the St. Joakim Osogovski Monastery, a 1,000-year-old spiritual center surrounded by serene mountain landscapes.

Day 4 – Skopje Aqueduct & Local Food Tasting

Take a leisurely walking tour of Skopje with the option to visit the impressive Roman Aqueduct — a rare reminder of the city’s ancient past. End your day tasting Macedonia’s famous cevapi and other local delicacies.

Day 5 – Wine Country & Archaeological Treasures

A full-day wine and culture experience:

Explore the archaeological site of Stobi, once the capital of Roman Macedonia Salutaris

Visit Stobi Winery for a tasting surrounded by vineyards

Lunch and wine experience at Macedonia’s largest winery, including a tour of the production process

End with one more winery stop, enjoying the gardens and peaceful countryside atmosphere

Day 6 – Free Day in Skopje

Spend your final full day exploring Skopje at your own pace — relax at a café, shop in the Old Bazaar, or revisit your favorite spots from the tour.

Departure Day – Farewell

Why You’ll Love This Trip

This 7-night experience is a perfect mix of city discovery, nature escapes, archaeological wonders, and world-class Macedonian wine & food — ideal for travelers who want to immerse themselves in everything Skopje and its surroundings have to offer.

About the destination

Skopje is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as its political, cultural, economic and academic centre. Skopje is a new city, though one exhibiting architectural creativity. A major trade centre during the Roman and Ottoman Empires, the city was almost completely destroyed by a 1963 earthquake. There are reminders of Skopje’s past which, together with its contemporary wonders, deserve a look. Skopje is located on the upper course of the Vardar River and is a major north-south Balkan route between Central Europe and Athens. Overlooking the city is a large fortress that dominates the skyline over the Old Town. The Kale Fortress is on the highest point of the city and overlooks the river Vardar. After the earthquake of 1963, only a few restored walls, the main gateway and two towers remained. The present-day ruins date back from the 10th century enlargement of the fort under Tsar Samoil. One of the most famous landmarks in Skopje is the Kameni Most, or Stone Bridge. It straddles the river in the middle of town close by the city’s central square,Macedonia Square, and is something of a city icon, being featured on the town crest. The Old Bazaar or Carsija is a very interesting part of the city and is its oldest part. The Carsija is separated from the city by The Stone Bridge. During the daytime, it is a hustling community of craftsmen creating leather, copper and clothes, restaurants, café and bars, and interesting cultural sites, including churches, mosques and museums. In the evenings, the bars and restaurants are busy with customers and live music is played. There is a large concentration of cafes along the river from Macedonia Square, which seem to be full of almost unbelievably fashionable people eating and drinking. Affordable and refreshingly accommodating, Skopje is a city of many cultures and is well worth a visit.

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Astera Apart Hotel 8.6 Very good

Skopje - At 1.2 km from the centreROOM ONLYPrespanska 39, Skopje 1000 STUDIO, APARTMENT, CITY VIEW

With a stay at Astera Apart Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Skopje, within a 10-minute drive of Gradski Trgovski Centar and Church of Sveti Spas. This 4-star hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Stone Bridge and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kamen Most. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/café, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Skopje? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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