Discover Macedonia: Lakes, Monasteries & Historic Cities

Discover Macedonia: Lakes, Monasteries & Historic Cities

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Destinations: Skopje, Ohrid, St. Naum, Bitola, Tetovo

Accommodation: 4* Hotels

Day 1 – Arrival, Matka Canyon & Ohrid

Arrive at Skopje Airport and begin your adventure with a visit to the stunning Matka Canyon, located just west of Skopje. This natural wonder spans 5,000 hectares and is home to crystal-clear waters, caves, and several medieval monasteries – a perfect introduction to Macedonia’s rich history and natural beauty.

Afterward, continue to Ohrid, the jewel of Lake Ohrid. Explore the city’s highlights, including St. Pantelejmon Church, St. Sofia Church, the Ancient Theater, Samuil Fortress, Imaret, Haleveti Hayati Tekke, and the bustling Plane Tree Square.

Transfer to your hotel in Ohrid for an overnight stay.

Day 2 – St. Naum Monastery & Bitola

Meals: Breakfast

Start the day with a scenic drive to St. Naum Monastery, perched on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Visit the monastery and Sari Saltuk’s tomb, and enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the springs of the River Black Drim.

Next, travel to Bitola, Macedonia’s second-largest city. Discover its cultural treasures, including the Turkish Bazaar, Ishak Mosque, New Mosque, and Ataturk Museum.

Return to Ohrid for an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 3 – Tetovo & Skopje

Meals: Breakfast

Depart Ohrid and head to Tetovo, where you’ll visit the famous Colorful Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke, two iconic symbols of the city’s unique cultural heritage.

Continue to Skopje, Macedonia’s capital. Explore the city’s rich history with visits to Yahya Pasha Mosque, Clock Tower, Turkish Bazaar, Isa Bey Mosque, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Murat Pasha Mosque, Kapan Han, Sulu Han, Davut Pasha Hamam, and the Stone Bridge.

Check in at your hotel in Skopje for an overnight stay.

Day 4 – Departure from Skopje

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy some free time for shopping or leisurely exploration. Then, transfer to Skopje Airport for your departure, taking home unforgettable memories and unique Macedonian souvenirs.