Around Macedonia from Skopje
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- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 3 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 3-79 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-30892
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Skopje, Macedonia
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a visit to Tikvesh wine region including wine tasting and traditional lunch
- Visit ancient sites including St. Naum and St. Panteleimon monasteries
- Experience a scenic drive through Galicica National Park, with stunning views of the lakes
- Explore the city Bitola and Heraclea Lynkestis, the ancient site nearby
Travel safe in small group - all our tours are operated with up to 12 persons traveling together.
Have limited time but want to see the highlights of Macedonia? Explore around Macedonia on this comprehensive 3-day tour starting from and returning to Skopje. The tour includes cities, wines, scenery and lakes, and not-to-be-missed medieval sites!
The tour starts with a visit to Vodno mountain near Skopje and stop by St. Panteleimon monastery. The afternoon will be dedicated to the central part of the country and the most famous wine region in Macedonia -Tikvesh, where you will enjoy wine tasting and lunch at local winery.
The next day you will visit the second biggest town in Macedonia, Bitola, on the way to Ohrid and Ohrid lake. We'll stop at the Heraclea Lynkestis ancient site near Bitola. Galichica National Park is located between the two biggest lakes in Macedonia - Prespa and Ohrid lakes. The narrow road across the park provides magnificent views of both lakes. Enjoy the drive along Prespa lake and across Galichica NP with panoramic views of both lakes. St. Naum monastery complex is another must-see location. Afterward, the day will end in Ohrid, the biggest city on the lake Ohrid coast.
Last day You will have opportunity to explore Ohrid old town and its monuments in a morning, with our guide. Free time in Ohrid city center until departure back to Skopje.
Have limited time but want to see the highlights of Macedonia? Explore around Macedonia on this comprehensive 3-day tour starting from and returning to Skopje. The tour includes cities, wines, scenery and lakes, and not-to-be-missed medieval sites!
The tour starts with a visit to Vodno mountain near Skopje and stop by St. Panteleimon monastery. The afternoon will be dedicated to the central part of the country and the most famous wine region in Macedonia -Tikvesh, where you will enjoy wine tasting and lunch at local winery.
The next day you will visit the second biggest town in Macedonia, Bitola, on the way to Ohrid and Ohrid lake. We'll stop at the Heraclea Lynkestis ancient site near Bitola. Galichica National Park is located between the two biggest lakes in Macedonia - Prespa and Ohrid lakes. The narrow road across the park provides magnificent views of both lakes. Enjoy the drive along Prespa lake and across Galichica NP with panoramic views of both lakes. St. Naum monastery complex is another must-see location. Afterward, the day will end in Ohrid, the biggest city on the lake Ohrid coast.
Last day You will have opportunity to explore Ohrid old town and its monuments in a morning, with our guide. Free time in Ohrid city center until departure back to Skopje.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: SUNDAY: Vodno mountain and Tikvesh wine region
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Day 2: MONDAY: Prespa lake and Galichica NP
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Day 3: Ohrid and Ohrid lake - UNESCO sites
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Pick up / drop off at any hotel or address within Skopje
- Transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or van
- Accommodation: 1-night accommodation at boutique hotel in Bitola and 1-night accommodation at hotel in Ohrid by the lake
- Meals: 2 x breakfast at hotels
- Wine tasting - 4 kinds of wines and traditional lunch at the winery restaurant
- Experienced English speaking local tour guide (for parties 1-3 pax guide will be a driver as well)
- Visits inside as described, including admission fees
- 1 bottle of water per person and Wi Fi on board complementary
- Solo traveler tour option
- Accommodation in Single room
- Supplement for accommodation in SGL room (available as add-on)
- Solo traveler supplement in case you are the only person traveling on that date - as add-on
- Pre or post tour accommodation and airport transfer(s) are on your own.
- Gratuities to the driver/guide
- Personal travel insurance
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CANCELLATION
10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Travel InsuranceWe advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Bookmundi recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.
Other Practical InformationSOLO TRAVELER TOUR SUPPLEMENT applies when only one person is traveling on that date and tour. Latest 10 days before departure date, if there are no other persons for that date and tour, the solo traveler can cancel the booking free of charge or, if decide to travel, must pay "Solo traveler tour supplement" in addition to the booking price. The supplement is fixed for each tour and is set at 170 EUR for this tour. Accommodation in a single room is already included in this fee. Children must be accompanied by at least 2 adults
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