Skopje is marked by its turbulent history and rich culture. As you walk through its cobblestone streets you will experience all the sensations of this ancient Macedonian city.

A grand fortress bears proudly over the city, reminding you of its rich cultural heritage that has been shaped by kings, revolutionaries and generals over thousands of years. Skopje - a cultural and economic hub, a city where modern meets ancient times, a city that will enlighten, intrigue and leave you asking questions - a city you will never forget.

Itinerary:

• Tour of Skopje - tour starts at 09:00 in front of the museum of Skopje:
o Museum of the city of Skopje - old central train station destroyed by the earthquake
o Street Macedonia - - the most famous street in Skopje
o Memorial house of Mother Theresa - Mother Theresa was born in Skopje
o Square Macedonia - the biggest square in Macedonia
o The Stone Bridge - the medieval Roman style bridge in Skopje
o Daut Pasha Hammam - 15th century bath house - nowadays National Art Museum
o Kapan An - 15th century "han" built in the times of Ottoman Empire
• Lunch at the restaurant in Old Bazaar
o St. Savior church - the church of the revolutionary Goce Delcev
o Skopje fortress - Kale - biggest medieval fortress in Skopje
• Departure for Matka Canyon - area of untouched natural scenery
o Sightseeing at the location and boat ride on Matka lake to cave Vrelo and Monastery St. Andrea's
• Arrive back to Skopje and end of tour

What's Included:
• Me as your qualified and experienced English speaking tour guide
• Transportation to the Canyon Matka
• Tour of Skopje and Matka
• Entrance fees for St. Savior church, St.Andrea's
 

What's Extra:
-Drinks during meals
-Accommodation in hotel
-Boat trip Matka

Where and When:

Meet up location: Door to door service.
End location: Door to door service.
Duration: 8 hours

Details:
Tour Type: City, Food and Wine, Nature & Wildlife
Transportation Method: Two cars by four seats.
One Volkswagen 5 seats, year 2007.
One Honda CRV 4x4 5 4 seats, year 2003.
Or Volkswagen transporter 8+1 seats, year 2007.
All of them are modern clean and have AC.
Activity Level: Moderate
Friendly: No.
Kid Friendly: Yes.
Language(s): Bulgarian (fluent), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Serbo-Croatian (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 8

We start at the designated place and ride along back alleys so we can avoid heavy traffic.
We make our way to exit Skopje City and get to Saraj. From there we ride on a local village road, on the right side of Treska River, and pass the fields and houses of the villages Krušopek, Grčec and Šiševo.
From Šiševo we have the option to continue on asphalt road, on dirt road, or the local road. One option for every choice of style.
After this short adventure, we get to the Canyon Matka. There we stop to see the Monastery of Holy Mother of God, a 14th century church and monastery. Then we continue to ride to the dam, and the Matka accumulation lake. We end at the church of St. Andreja, and the accumulation lake Matka. There, at the lake, is a restaurant where we can sit and have a break. From that point, there are walking paths and boat tours at availability if you want to go.

Meeting with your local guide at the hotel. This walking tour of Skopje will start with visit of the Old Railway station and the Memorial House of Mother Theresa, City square and many monuments from the project Skopje 2014. This project is the comprehensive program which includes massive plans for new construction, renovation, and decoration of public spaces that is destined to reshape the public face of central Skopje, and is readily visible through the ongoing works-in-progress mostly around Macedonia Square. With this project, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia will be enriched with landmarks, monuments of notable figures and buildings, which will reflect the identity of Macedonia.
We will pass famous Stone Bridge and visit the Jewish quarter where the Museum of Holocaust is situated.
The old part of Skopje over the Stone Bridge has many mosques, which speaks of the rich and organized spiritual life of the Muslim community during the Ottoman Empire. Further visit of the Old Bazaar: Daut Pashin Hammam, Kapan An, Chifte Hammam, Suli An, Bezisten, Mustafa Pasha mosque. 
We will stop at Church of Holy savior. The 19th century iconostasis of the church of the Holy Savior, carved in walnut wood, combines a profusion of plant and animal motifs with the figures of saints in local costumes. The iconostasis at this church is one of the finest samples of traditional woodcarving which can be found on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia along with the iconostasis of St. Jovan Bigorski Monastery.
Tour will end with sightseeing of Skopje fortress, situated on a hill giving a view to the old and the new part of the city

Included: licensed tourist guide

Not included: entry fee for the church Holy Savior – 2 e (Except Monday)