Macedonia · Village Tours

8-Hour Mavrovo Highlights Tour from Skopje with Mijak Villages

8 Hours Round trip from Skopje Easy pace

Bigorski Monastery Of St John the Baptist

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Mavrovo National Park and the breathtaking Sharko Cave
02 Discover the traditional Mijak villages of Galicnik and Lazaropole
03 Taste local specialties such as Kashkaval and belo sirenje cheeses
04 Drive along picturesque Mavrovo Lake to visit Bigorski Monastery
05 Experience the serenity of Duff Waterfall and Rajcica Monastery

Travel from Skopje to explore the highlights of Mavrovo, a village and famous tourist resort nestled in the mountainous region of northern Macedonia. Visit Mavrovo National Park, Sharko Cave, Bigorski Monastery, and other notable attractions on this short tour. Along the way, discover traditional Mijak villages and taste Kashkaval, a local yellow cheese produced in the region.

Travel from Skopje to explore the highlights of Mavrovo, a village and famous tourist resort nestled in the mountainous region of northern Macedonia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mavrovo, Mijak Villages and Monasteries Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Skopje and drive to Mavrovo.
Visit Mavrovo National Park and Sharko Cave.
Explore Galicnik and Lazaropole, two old Mijak villages in the Republic of Macedonia, known for their beautiful surrounding countryside and nature reserve.
Discover their well-preserved traditional architecture, including an amphitheatre in the village square.
Taste the local yellow cheese, Kashkaval, as well as the local salt-brine white cheese,