BAY OF BONES - OHRID
3 DAY | EXPLORING MACEDONIA START: SKOPJE 3 CITIES VISITING 22 HIGHLIGHTS 7 3 DAY TOUR DAY 1 Skopje - Canyon Matka The tour starts at the museum of the city of Skopje, where you will get some basic info regarding getting around in <strong>Macedonia</strong>. The walk starts along <strong>Macedonia</strong> Street towards the square. Along the way is the Memorial House of Mother Teresa built in honor of a great humanitarian <strong>and</strong> a winner of Noble Prize for Peace. Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, in 1910. The tour continues towards <strong>Macedonia</strong> Square which has undergone tremendous restoration in the last few years with a lot of new monuments <strong>and</strong> buildings around, representing <strong>Macedonia</strong>n cultural heritage <strong>and</strong> history. <strong>Macedonia</strong> Square is the heart of the capital Skopje. From <strong>Macedonia</strong> Square we continue towards the Old Bazaar passing over The Stone Bridge which is one of the most recognizable symbols of Skopje. Being so it has the main lead in the coat of arms of the city itself. The location of the bridge is in the heart of the city positioned on the greatest river in <strong>Macedonia</strong>, Vardar. Once we get into the Bazaar, the first thing you notice is the feeling that you have gone back in times, returning to the days when the bazaar was swarming with people from all around the Balkan trading their wares <strong>and</strong> services. After a thorough <strong>and</strong> detailed tour of the Bazaar, we finish up the sightseeing of the old town with the story of the fortress Kale at the top of the hill overlooking the entire city. The rest of the day is planned for the Matka Canyon with its outst<strong>and</strong>ing work of nature, preserved natural <strong>and</strong> geographic characteristics in which rare <strong>and</strong> endemic species found their escape. We get back to Skopje after which we check in at the hotel where we have spare time for refreshments <strong>and</strong> any individual activities. DAY 2 St.Naum - Ohrid After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will check out of the hotel <strong>and</strong> continue the tour towards Ohrid. We will go through the picturesque Galichica National Park towards the Monastery of St. Naum Ohridski. The area around St. Naum Monastery is among the most beautiful along the shore of Lake Ohrid. The magnificent greenery surrounded by the springs of the Crn Drim River, the spacious s<strong>and</strong> beach, the monastery complex <strong>and</strong> the view of the location makes it a most attractive tourist spot. We will also visit the museum on water, Bay of Bones. After that we continue our journey to the ‘City of Light’ Ohrid. Ohrid is the most predominant tourist destination in <strong>Macedonia</strong>, which you will have the opportunity to appreciate once you set eyes on the beautiful lake <strong>and</strong> surrounds of this magnificent city. There, we will visit some of the most popular attractions including, but not limited to, the Old Bazaar, the Church of St. Sophia, the Church of Mother of God (Periveptos), the ancient theatre, Tsar Samoils Fortress, the archeological site of Plaoshnik <strong>and</strong> the church of St. John (Kaneo). Free time <strong>and</strong> overnight at Ohrid. You may choose to simply relax or continue your adventures into the night. The choice is yours as you have some free time to take as you please. DAY 3 Bitola - Stobi - Kokino You will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out of your hotel to continue on your last day of your adventures of <strong>Macedonia</strong>. After the breakfast, we will travel to the city of Bitola. CHECK LIST (INCLUDED) + Qualified licensed English speaking tour guide for the duration of the whole trip. + Transportation during the whole tour. + Bed <strong>and</strong> Breakfast (2 Overnights in 4/5* Hotels) OPTIONAL INCLUSIONS + Lunch <strong>and</strong> dinners. + Entrance fees. + Boat ride on Matka Canyon <strong>and</strong> Crn Drim + Wine tasting at the Stoby Winery The city of Bitola is an administrative, cultural, industrial, commercial, <strong>and</strong> educational centre of southern <strong>Macedonia</strong>. It is located in the southern part of the Pelagonia valley surrounded by Baba <strong>and</strong> Nidze mountains. After an exploration of the city of Bitola, we continue the day with the archeological site Heraclea Lyncestis. The city of Heraclea was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC <strong>and</strong> presents one of the best preserved antique cities. We then head off to Stobi Winery, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the world renowned <strong>and</strong> superb quality of wines that they produce. After the optional winetasting, we will then travel towards Kokino <strong>and</strong> arrive at the 4th oldest megalithic observatory in the world as recognized by NASA. Departure for Skopje. We will then head back to our original destination, Skopje where we will conclude our tour. PHOTO: BAY OF BONES - OHRID
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