Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka canyon and Vrelo cave | La Vacanza Travel

Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka canyon and Vrelo cave

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: Bulgaria, Sofia Region, Sofia
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  • 12 hours
  • Sofia
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991. This influence from different eras and cultures has made its mark on the appearance of Skopje.

Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre.
Тhe city has long been shared by Christians and Muslims.

- Feel the spirit of time in ancient Skopie and discover its modern transformation from the "Project 2014".
- Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Learn about the city’s history and culture from an experienced guide!
- Visting Old Bazaar + Caravanserais
- Sultan Murad Mosque
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa
- Church of the Holy Savior

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Macedonia Str. No.9, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia

The Memorial House is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa. She lived in Skopje from 1910- 1928г.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sultan Murad Mosque, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia

A huge and quite simple structure with no dome but a normal pitched roof, the Sultan Murad Mosque dates from 1463 and is the oldest surviving mosque in the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Holy Savior Church, Str. Makarie Frckovski No. 8 Old bazar, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia

The Church of the Holy Saviour in Skopje was built in the late 17th or early 18th century on the remains of the older temple burned in a fire in 1689

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Macedonia Square, Centar, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia

The square with the largest statue of Alexander of Macedonia. We will be amazed at the different architectural styles from Brutalism through Baroque and Secession to abstract art.
Оn the other side of the stone bridge is his father Philip 2 and his mother Olympia.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old Bazaar, Skopje, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia

The Old Skopje Bazaar is over the Stone Bridge on the left side of Vardar. This is a part of the city with various and rich history, tradition, culture and architecture, nowadays there has been made a connection between the old and new, economy and trade, culture and tradition. Due to the historical, developing and time occasions, culture of organization and tradition of living there are a large number of well preserved and functional objects from Ottoman period also new built objects as a feature of the modern period in the Old Skopje Bazaar.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Matka Canyon, Street 1, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia

A perfect nature getaway near Skopje!
Vast and magnificent, where the white sheer limestone cliffs meet the blue green water.

Ticket for the boat trip is 5EUR.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver guide
  • Bottled water

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up at your hotel accommodation.


Departure Time

07:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours


User's Reviews

natalialC2262AQ

19 Apr, 2024

A few days ago we had a great trip to Skopje,with Vasilin as our driver and guide. We had done a bit of YouTube research but Vasilin really brought it to life. Now I know why poor old Alexander the Great will forevermore be known just as a man on a horse.

Natalia_L

17 Apr, 2024

Vasilin took us on a great trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon. We had done a bit of youtube research on the city but it was really brought to life when we were there and waking around with him. I found out why poor old Alexander the Great is now reduced to being just a man on a horse.

Felix_W

15 Oct, 2023

Thank you for a great daytrip! We had a wonderful trip to Matka and Skopje. We really can recommend the caves and the well guided tour in Skopje.

Rajan_H

28 Aug, 2023

Highly recommend This trip. Vess was very knowledgeable and a great guide with a great attitude and provided phenomenal service throughout!

Joseph_W

31 Jul, 2023

Vess, my tour guide, made for a memorable tour to Macedonia from Sofia. He ensured that my needs were made and did an excellent job of explaining how this former part of Yugoslavia seeks to become its own nation. Bring your passport, as you need it to cross the border out of the European Union. I so enjoyed my tour that I booked a second day of touring that was designed to go to the mountains outside of Sofia. He also does adventure tours. I highly enjoyed spending a day visiting another country on Bulgaria’s doorstep.

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