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Start
Skopje
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End
Skopje
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Type tour
Group tour
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Age range
2 - 95
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Language
English
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Payments
In Advance
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Cancel tour
Yes/Free
About
Highlights
- Get close to scenic nature on this relaxing and fun half-day trip from Skopje
- Visit the biggest cross in Europe the Millennium cross
- Encounter the classic Byzantine architecture of the Church of Saint Panteleimon
- Immerse yourself in the unforgettable natural landscape of Matka Canyon
- Relax on the water by taking an optional boat trip (additional expense)
Description
Escape from the city into nature on this half-day trip through the woods and pastures of Mount Vodno. Admire the scenic views over the Skopje valley from the Millennium cross and the nature reserve at Matka Canyon. Start your adventure with pickup at your hotel for the drive up Vodno Mountain. Enjoy a stop at the 576-high summit to take some photographs of the vista. After that we are going to the biggest cross in Europe, the Millennium cross. We are going to reach with the cable car (if the weather is good) to take panoramic view over the city and whole Skopje valley. Next, move into witness the 12th-century Church of Saint Panteleimon. Admire its famous Byzantine-style coloring and dramatic composition. Get ready for nature with your final stop at Matka Canyon. Feel the fresh air and be surrounded by mountains and breathtaking landscapes. While there, complete your experience by taking the opportunity to go an optional boat trip (additional expense).
Itinerary
Policy
Price included
- Guided Tours: Professional guides for all sightseeing activities and excursions.
- Transportation: Pickup and drop-off at selected locations
- Optional: Boat and kayak trips
- Activity Fees: Entrance fees for parks, attractions, and activity sites.
- Personal Expenses: Items such as souvenirs, extra snacks, and drinks.
- Travel Insurance: Coverage for medical emergencies
Important Information
- Cash
- At the Matka canyon there are optional boat and kayak trips. The prices are from 200-500 mkd.
- The cable car to the millennium cross is not working on monday and last tuesday of the month, or when the weather is windy.
What to bring:
Know before you go
Photos
Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.7
Review summary
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Transportation:
4.7
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Value for money:
4.7
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Support services:
4.5
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Organization:
5.0
Recent reviews
459 reviews
Oliver war ein super Guide. Mit seiner sympathischen Art konnte er viel zur Stadt erklären. Es wurden alle Fragen beantwortet. Es wurde etwas stressig an der Seilbahn, weil diese nur im halbstündigen Takt fährt. An der Kirche und am See war es sehr entspannt. Alles in allem eine tolle Tour! Danke dafür.
"Our tour guide: Oliver is amazing! He told us a lot of the stories about North Macedonia and took really good pictures as well. Our trip to Matka was amazing! I will say Matka is worth visiting a lot more than the city central haha. It becomes my highlight of the trip in NM "
"Perfect guide and perfect organization…"
"We loved our tour guide Domir Hadjik who was so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. We had fabulous discussions about Macedonian history and politics and the best part of the visit was to St Panteleimon church in Gorno Narezi which was totally incredible and amazing. Those Byzantine frescos told a whole different historical story. Simply beautiful! People will also love the visits to Matka canyon and Vodno mountain. Many thanks to Domir for making this trip utterly memorable."
We reallyy liked it!!
