Macedonia Walking and Culture Program

6DAYS / 5NIGHTS

1. Airport Skopje-Skopje (city tour)
We will welcome you at the Skopje Airport. Transfer to the Hotel. If the time permits, we will visit the main sites in the city center. Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia. We will visit the Stone Bridge, on the river Vardar is a symbol of Skopje. It was reconstructed in the 15th century and represents a connection between the new and the old part, the Fortress Kale, Macedonia Square, Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Accommodation in Skopje.

2. Hiking Matka-Vodno-Skopje
An excellent one-day hiking tour near the capital Skopje, which abounds with beautiful landscapes created by the beautiful Matka canyon and the ridge that connects it with Mount Vodno, where the Millennium Cross is located, and a visit to the beautiful cave 'Vrelo'. The length of the tour is 11 km with a total height difference of 864 meters and it takes (depending on the group) from 4 to 5 hours. Return back to Skopje

3. Skopje-Tetovo-Mavrovo-Ohrid
In the morning depart to the National Park Mavrovo. On the way we will stop in Tetovo to visit one of its most important monuments known as the Painted Mosque. The colorful mosque was originally built in 1438 and later rebuilt in 1833 by Abdurrahman Pasha. Most mosques of the time had sultans, bejs (noblemen) or pashas financing their constructions, however the Painted Mosque, was financed by two sisters from Tetovo. Proceed to Mavrovo. The natural treasures in the National Park Mavrovo call you at every step. The National Park Mavrovo has rich flora, with several endemic plant species, as well as with 82 protected animal species. Proceed to Ohrid.

4. Hiking day in National Park Galicica
Today is the hiking day on the National Park Galicica. You will enjoy the beautiful views between the Ohrid lake and the mountain. Hiking through the villages above the coast: Hike starts from village of Velestovo at 1070m above sea level. First we go to the peak caled Elen peak 1200m. nice view point of Ohrid city and Ohrid lake from there we start descending to village Elshani 890m.and we will be walking for 10km. On the way we will past through old village Konjsko with stone houses and views of the Ohrid Lake The walk will take around 4-5 hours. Afterwards return back in Hotel.

5. Ohrid-Sv.Naum-Ohrid
Due to the large number of churches and monasteries, the city of Ohrid is known as Balkan and European Jerusalem. It is also known as the "City of Light", a literal translation of its old name, Lychnidos. The Ohrid region is included in the UNESCO World Heritage. City tour in Ohrid and visit the main sites. Proceed to the Monastery Sv.Naum. Free time to explore the St. Naum Complex and to find out more of its beauties. Rowing boat tour for watching the springs of black Drim. Depart back to Ohrid.

6. Ohrid-Resen-Bitola-Skopje Airport
In the morning depart to the Skopje Airport via Bitola. On the way we will stop to visit the The Saraj in Resen is the most representative building of the old city architecture in the region of Prespa. It is built in the beginning of the 20th century by the Ottoman bey Ahmed Niyazi Bey, most probably inspired by the postcard of Versailles he received. With its architectural and aesthetic values, this beautiful palace is listed among the most impressive neoclassical buildings from the early twentieth century. Proceed to Bitola.In the period 1864 - 1912, Bitola was the capital of the Bitola vilayet, one of the three vilayets in the region of Macedonia. Even today, a large number of consular offices in the Republic of Macedonia are located here. Bitola is the second largest city in Macedonia according to the number of inhabitants. During Yugoslavia, it was one of the cultural centres, both in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and in the SFRY. The father of the Turkish nation, Kemal Ataturk, graduated from the officer school in Bitola. Some of his items are preserved at the National Museum today. Transfer to the Airport and say goodbye.

The price include:

-Accommodation in Skopje in Hotel 4* for 2 nights
-Accommdation in Ohrid in Hotel 4* for 3 nights
-Transport for the whole program (big van or bus depending of the number of pax)

-Tour guide as per program for 4 days
-Professional hiking guides in Skopje
-Professional hiking guides in Ohrid
-Boat tour in the Canyon Matka
-entrance fees
- all taxes
The price does not include:

-Half board 20 euro pp
-lunches 23 euro pp
-rowing boat tour in St.Naum 7 euro pp
-everything else not included in the section ‘’included’’