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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 12 hours.

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Bulgaria

Day tour from Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon

★★★★★ 5.0

12 hours

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Overview

After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991. This influence from different eras and cultures has made its mark on the appearance of Skopje.

Skopje - where ancient history and modern life collide in a fascinating way. Set along the Vardar River, the city is known for its lively squares, stone bridges, museums, and monuments, as well as its vibrant café culture and welcoming atmosphere. Skopje serves as the political, cultural, and economic heart of the country.

Matka Canyon
Just a short drive from Skopje lies Matka Canyon, one of North Macedonia’s most breathtaking natural attractions. Carved by the Treska River, the canyon is surrounded by dramatic cliffs, medieval monasteries, and deep caves.

- Visting Old Bazaar + Caravanserais
- Sultan Murad Mosque
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa
- Church of the Holy Savior

Note: Bring your passport!

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What's Included

✓ Included

Driver guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

✗ Not Included

Food and drinks
All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Stop 1

The Memorial House is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa. She lived in Skopje from 1910- 1928г.

Stop 2

A huge and quite simple structure with no dome but a normal pitched roof, the Sultan Murad Mosque dates from 1463 and is the oldest surviving mosque in the city.

Stop 3

The Church of the Holy Saviour in Skopje was built in the late 17th or early 18th century on the remains of the older temple burned in a fire in 1689

Stop 4

The square with the largest statue of Alexander of Macedonia. We will be amazed at the different architectural styles from Brutalism through Baroque and Secession to abstract art. Оn the other side of the stone bridge is his father Philip 2 and his mother Olympia.

Stop 5

The Old Skopje Bazaar is over the Stone Bridge on the left side of Vardar. This is a part of the city with various and rich history, tradition, culture and architecture, nowadays there has been made a connection between the old and new, economy and trade, culture and tradition. Due to the historical, developing and time occasions, culture of organization and tradition of living there are a large number of well preserved and functional objects from Ottoman period also new built objects as a feature of the modern period in the Old Skopje Bazaar.

Stop 6

We will enjoy a scenic 30-minute boat ride in the canyon! The ticket for the boat is not included.