Day 1: Skopje - National Park Mavrovo - Ohrid
After arrival in Skopje, we will begin with tour of the capitol. River Vardar divides the city into two parts. Old and traditional, ottoman architecture with museums, churches, mosques, hammam and An in the right bank of the river are witness of the old history. But, sightseeing is not finished here because the famous Stone Bridge connect the old with new part of the city. In the other bank of river Vardar are square, pedestrian street, trade centers, restaurants, cafes and House of Mother Teresa. To reach the Ohrid we will be passing through National Park Mavrovo and visit Monastery Saint John the Baptist, where hospitable monks will show us their way of life.
Day 2: Ohrid - St Naum - Ohrid
Start this morning with sightseeing of Ohrid who is like journey through the centuries where you can feel the spirit of every civilization which has been in Ohrid during the 2500 years long history. In three hours walking tour you can see a lot of monuments and hear a lot of stories about the Churches museums, fortress, ancient theater, architecture and crafts. Only 30 kilometers of Ohrid on the most southern point of the Ohrid Lake built on the high rock over the lake is Monastery dedicated to Saint Naum. Reconstructed church from the 16th century with his remaining from the century before together with springs of the river Black Drim makes this attraction the most visited place in Macedonia. Tonight we will enjoy in delicious food accompanied with Macedonian Folk show and live music.
Day 3: Edessa - Thessaloniki
Full day excursion to Greece the country who is often called the cradle of Western civilizations. Before we reach the Co - capital and second important city, city of Thessaloniki we will stop to “City of waters” the nickname of Edessa and visit the magnificent waterfalls. Arrival in Thessaloniki and proceed to the sightseeing of the town. The ruins of Roman Emperor Galerius, 4th century palace include the Rotunda that has been both a church and a mosque. Continue to the port and city’s landmark the White Tower. Free time in the center for walk or shopping. Returning back in Ohrid.
Day 4: Ohrid - Bitola - Tikves Winery - Skopje Airport
Today journey will take us to the second largest city of Macedonia - city of Bitola. Walking through the longest pedestrian street in the country, you will feel high level of culture in the traditional style, surrounded with old architecture. Very old mosques, churches, clock tower, trade center from XV cen. and old bazar will take your attention, so you will enjoy in every second spent there. Lot of cafes and restaurants are in the program :). No more history, it’s time for tasting food and good wine. For that purpose, we will visit one of the largest winery in South Eastern Europe - Tikves Kavadarci. Your tour comes to the end with transfer to the Skopje Airport.