Skopje Kale Fortress (Skopsko Kale) Tours and Activities
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Dating back to the sixth century, Skopje's Kale Fortress (Skopsko Kale) sits on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River. Just steps from the Old Town, the fortress is thought to have been built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I using yellow limestone and travertine that came from the Roman city of Skupi, which was destroyed by an earthquake. The Kale Fortress itself was also partially destroyed by an earthquake in 1963, and excavation efforts have been underway for about 10 years, having thus far unearthed woodwind instruments and clay ornaments dating back thousands of years, as well as the foundations of a 13th-century church and the largest collection of Byzantine coins ever found in Macedonia.
Today the fortress is often visited on walking tours of the city, and visitors can walk along the restored fortress walls, which stretch for 130 yards (121 meters), or climb a couple of the turrets, which provide outstanding views all around Skopje. Theatrical performances are sometimes held in the summer.
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Half-Day Tour from Skopje: Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon
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Explore the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon on this half-day tour from Skopje. Travel from the historic Skopje Fortress to Vodno Mountain with a guide, then take the cable car to the Millennium Cross — widely considered among Skopje top attractions. Explore the village of Gorno Nerezi and admire beautiful Byzantine frescoes in the Church of St Panteleimon. Head deep into the Matka Canyon — home to ancient caves and medieval monasteries — then travel in comfort to Porta Macedonia.
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Walking In Skopje
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The North Macedonian capital of Skopje is known for its Ottoman-era Old Town, Byzantine fortress, and lively bazaar. On this private walking tour, get to know the city and take in all the highlights with your own personal guide. Visit landmarks including the Memorial House of Mother Theresa, the Stone Bridge, and the Parliament Building; browse the stalls at the Old Bazaar; and enjoy views from Skopje Fortress.
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Half Day Tour from Skopje to Matka Canyon
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If you enjoy being in nature, if you want to know and see more than the usual, if you want an experience beyond what every tourist does in Skopje, then go for our Canyon Matka tour and have a day to remember! Just sit and relax by the lake with a spectacular view on the cliffs in front of you, go on a boat tour to admire the tranquility of the canyon and visit the Vrelo Cave, enjoy a nice meal on the terass of the restaurant over the lake, rent a kayak and try your kayaking skills or simply explore the beautiful nature on the trails around!
During this half-day spent in nature you will feel as been somewhere far from the city but not a dozen kilometers away from it! The canyon Matka, one of the most popular outdoors destinations in the surrounding of Skopje, authentic nature, presented by the many endemic species of plants, animals and butterflies will make you want to come again!
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Skopje and Countryside Highlights Private Full-Day Tour
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See the highlights of Skopje and its surrounds in one day on this private tour. Leave the city and ride a cable car up Mt. Vodno to admire its Millennium Cross before a visit to the nearby fresco-coated St. Pantelejmon Church and scenic Matka Canyon. Then, return to Skopje for a comprehensive city walking tour, viewing must-sees like the Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, and Macedonia Square. Private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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$118.36
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Skopje Old and New Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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Want a comprehensive look at Skopje with the benefit of your own guide? This private half-day walking tour provides a complete round-up of the sights with the personalized insight of a private guide. Discover the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage of Macedonia’s capital and explore both sides of the city: seeing the ‘Skopje 2014’ monuments, Macedonia Square, Stone Bridge, Old Bazaar, Kale Fortress, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Skopje and Matka Canyon tour from Ohrid
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With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Matka Canyon, Skopje Fortress, the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, and much more.
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Skopje and Matka valley
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Combine Skopje walking tour with visit to Matka valley - a unique part of nature near Skopje.
Explore the canyon filled with monasteries, medieval ruins, and natural caves by lake Matka, Macedonia's first artificial lake. Do not miss to peek the entrance of cave Vrelo, one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe.
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Travel program - North Macedonia& Kosovo in 5 days
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Introduce a more attractive place in North Macedonia and Kosovo. Most visited place in Macedonia included National Park Mavrovo, National Park Galicica, see Ohrid and Prespa Lake also cities Skopje, Ohrid Bitola and visit one of the best winery in North Macedonia - Stobi Winery. In Kosovo visit cities Pristina, Prizren and Pec and all beauty that this country offer
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$924.60
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Travel program – Undiscovered Macedonia – 5 day program
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Tour which cover part in Macedonia which are not popular and not see many people or many tourist. You will see allot unique place, cities and place and local people which they all day experience.
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$752.01
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Travel program - Beautiful Macedonia - 4 day trip
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Macedonia tour or original name “BEAUTIFUL” Macedonia Tоur included visiting all main tourist atraction in Macedonia, including major city SKopje, National park Mavrovo and No1 tourist destination in Macedonia - Ohrid with wonderfull and beautifull Ohrid lake
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$516.85
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Private Heritage Tour of the Ottoman Empire in Skopje
The architectural heritage of the Ottoman Empire (1392-1912/13) left impressive monuments in Skopje, mostly visible in the old part of the city. These monuments have been restored and rebuilt many times, and today, besides the status of monuments of culture, they have a new purpose in the cultural life of Macedonia.
Probably the most intriguing part of Skopje is the old part of the city known as the Old Bazaar. The old part of Skopje is a mixture of churches, mosques, inns, hammams, public fountains, and a lot of other structures that represent an architectural complex protected by the law as the cultural heritage since 2008. During the tour, there is an opportunity for lunch in the restaurants or enjoying a lot of authentic cafe bars situated within the Old Bazaar.
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4-Day Private Tour of Macedonia with Pick Up
The best short tour to introduce a part of North Macedonia which its very good but not visited many from tourists. You will enjoy in nature and some specifiable places typical for this region.
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$540.89
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Sightseeing Walking Tour in Skopje
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia beautiful Balkan country. Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans ruled it. The best way to start sightseeing tour is to climb Skopje Fortress Kale. Do you know that the symbol of Skopje Stone Bridge was built in the 6th century? Can you imagine how Old Bazaar looks on Ottomans time? Do you know that Mother Teresa is from Macedonia? Walking in the city centre you can enjoy neoclassical makeover of Skopje. With charismatic tour guide, you will see The Mosque of Mustafa pasha, the church of St. Spas, The Kapan and caravan saray, will hear secret stories about The Fillip II square The Macedonia square and the monument of Alexander Macedonian.
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4-Day West Macedonia and Kosovo Tour from Ohrid
Already in Ohrid, but you want to see more of Macedonia. By taking this tour you will have a chance to get know with the western part of Macedonia, the capital Skopje, Matka canyon and lake, the famous Tikvesh wine region and the second biggest town in Macedonia - Bitola. In addition, while in Skopje, a one day tour to Kosovo, the youngest European country will be offered.
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Magic Christmas Tour in Skopje
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic in The Skopje city. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Skopje – Monument of Alexander the Great, old fortress Kale and monastery St.Pentelejmon. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the central square in Skopje, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Skopje. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the old Bazaar. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Skopje.
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Skopje and Ohrid in two days
In just two days you will visit and see most famous tourist destinations in Macedonia, including walking tours in Skopje and Ohrid & complementary visit to Matka valley.
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$196.02
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$196.02
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5-Day Extended Weekend Tour in Skopje with Pick Up
We invite you to spend an extended weekend in Macedonian capital, Skopje. This vibrant city offers rich night life combined with plenty of traditional restaurants in the city center and in the old bazaar. Pick up and drop of at Skopje airport are complementary. Every day we will offer different day tour in order to see more of Macedonia and Kosovo.
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$599.78
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$599.78
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Full-Day Private Skopje Tour from Ohrid
Discover the Macedonian capital of Skopje on this full-day tour from Ohrid and explore at your own pace on a private tour. Visit sights including Skopje Fortress, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, the Stone Bridge, and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa; walk around the atmospheric Old Town and Old Bazaar, and admire views along the Vardar River.
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$179.99
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$179.99
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4-Day Kosovo and Macedonia Tour from Skopje
Spend a long weekend in Skopje combined with 2 day tours - full day to Kosovo and full day to Ohrid and Ohrid lake and complementary Skopje walking tour.
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$479.59
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$479.59
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The nature lovers
Visit two most beautiful cities in Macedonia. Head out from Skopje on a full-day trip to Ohrid, the top tourist destination in Macedonia known as the Balkan Jerusalem. If you are interested in exploring the layers of history spread out on Ohrid hill, if you want to hear the story of the town and Ohrid Lake, if you want to see the authentic architecture and enjoy the many Byzantine-style icons and frescoes, we suggest you this private half-day sightseeing tour of Ohrid. You will have the chance to find out why the town and Lake Ohrid are preserved by UNESCO as places of environmental, historical and cultural significance!
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$407.47
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10-Day Private Western Balkans Tour from Skopje
This 10-Day Private tour covers the most interesting parts of four Balkan countries - Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. Some of the sights you will visit are Ohrid and Ohrid lake - UNESCO sites, the Albanian capital Tirana, the coastline of Montenegro and a picturesque town of Prizren in Kosovo.
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$2,907.56
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Day Tour Exploring Skopje: Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon
Explore some of Skopje's must see locations on this half-day tour. This tour is ideal for those who are limited with time but would still like to explore Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia and visit some of the best places around. Starting the tour at the Skopje Fortress then traveling to Vodno Mountain and taking cable car to reach the 66 metres high Millennial Cross is an ideal way to explore the natures of North Macedonia as well as learn more about the history behind it while enjoying the astonishing sightseeing. Later on heading down to Matka Canyon makes the tour even more remarkable as Canyon Matka is a truly a top attraction. On this tour, the travelers will enjoy their own private transport and a local English guide.
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$96.16
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Skopje City Break 5 days tour
With this sightseeing tour Skopje city break, you have a 5-day tour package taking you through Skopje, Ohrid, Matka, and other destinations in Macedonia. Skopje city break includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.
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$985.00
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$985.00
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Private 4-Day Best of Macedonia Tour from Skopje
You will simply see the best of Macedonia. This private tour gives you an opportunity to get know with the most popular sights of Macedonia like Tikvesh wine region which is the biggest one in the country, Bitola, the second biggest town in Macedonia, both Prespa and Ohrid lake and certainly, the pearl of the Balkans, city of Ohrid. Your guides will be with you all the time.
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$599.78
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