2-Day Macedonia Heritage Tour from Skopje with Ohrid and Stobi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Ohrid's historic castles, museums, and ancient churches
• 02 Visit the Monastery of Saint Naum in the scenic Ohrid area
• 03 Discover Bitola's theatre, museum, monastery, and lively city centre
• 04 See the ancient city of Stobi and enjoy a winery visit with light snacks

This tour offers a rich experience of the history, religion, and tradition that have shaped Macedonia throughout the centuries. Along with traditional Macedonian cuisine, superb wines, and warm hospitality, you will discover some of the country's most beautiful places, including Ohrid, the UNESCO-listed "City of Light," Bitola, and the ancient city of Stobi. The journey combines cultural sightseeing with local flavours from Tikvesh, the biggest wine region in South Eastern Europe.

The journey combines cultural sightseeing with local flavours from Tikvesh, the biggest wine region in South Eastern Europe.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bitola, Ohrid, Skopje

Languages Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, English, Russian, Serbian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Skopje to Ohrid and Saint Naum

• Departure from Skopje at 08:30 am.
• Sightseeing around the Saint Naum area and lunch.
• Departure for Ohrid and sightseeing of the castle, museums, and churches.

Dinner and overnight in Ohrid.

2

Day 02

Ohrid to Bitola, Stobi, and Skopje

• Departure for Bitola at 08:30 am: sightseeing in the Bitola area, including the Theatre, Museum, City Center, and Monastery Traskavec.

• Departure for the ancient city of Stobi: sightseeing at the Stoby winery with light snacks and the ancient city of Stobi.

• Departure for Skopje and end of the tour.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A qualified and experienced English-speaking tour guide
• Full door-to-door service
• Brochures and maps

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks
• Accommodation

What to bring

• Raincoat
• Sport shoes

Know before you go

• Have medical insurance.
• Confirm the time and place for pickup.
• Hotels are four stars and more; brochures with detailed tour information can be sent by email and will also be given upon arrival.
• Meet-up location: door-to-door service.
• End location: door-to-door service.
• Duration: 2 days.
• Optional: 1 extra day to one of the neighbouring countries (Albania, Greece, Bulgaria), price available after contact.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Flexible: airport, hotel or apartment address, or the city centre at the Triumph Arch.

Tour start

Skopje, North Macedonia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.