Experience the real and unique Macedonia! OCTOBER

Skopje, North Macedonia

BP
Oct 20 - 24, 2020
Group size: 2 - 15
Experience the real and unique Macedonia! OCTOBER
Skopje, North Macedonia


Oct 20 - 24, 2020
Group size: 2 - 15

About this trip

Meetings and social gatherings with local residents - greetings with Turkish coffee, lunch in a local family...  Authentic, local experience - food in the best traditional restaurants, tasting the unique Macedonian wines, of which some have already been recognized and established by world wine experts, and some are still to be discovered...  Additional values that go beyond the ordinary experience - hearing the story about the Macedonian ruby, meet with the official photographer for the festival Struga Poetry Evenings and share his unique expirience... 

  

1st d: SKOPJE

2nd d: SKOPJE – TETOVO –ST. JOHN BIGORSKI - KALISTA - STRUGA - OHRID (190 km) 

3rd d: OHRID – St. NAUM 

4th d: OHRID – RESEN, PODMOCANI - HERACLEA – BITOLA – KAVADARCI - DEMIR KAPIJA (180 km) 

5thd: DEMIR KAPIJA – SKOPJE 

What’s included

  • All transfers
    Minibus transport of 18-24 seats for a group of 7 to 15 people; minibus of 8 + 1 seats for a group of 6 people; car up to 3 people
  • 4* & 5* Hotels
    SKOPJE: Hotel Bushi Resort 5* (or sim.) www.bushiresort.com/en-us OHRID: Hotel Royal View 4* (o sim.) http://www.royalview.com.mk DEMIR KAPIJA: Popova Kula 4* (o sim.) http://www.popovakula.com.mk
  • HB
    all meals according to the program: 1 lunch by a local family ; 3 dinners; 4 breakfasts; Wine education
  • Guide
    5 FD English speaking guide or driver/guide for up to 3 people
  • Driver/guide expenses
    Driver-guide expenses for up to 3 people/ Guide & Driver expenses for more then 3 people (accommodation and meals)

What’s not included

  • Supplements
    Supp. for SIngle room 95 euro; Supp. for FB service 95 euros included all entrance fees and boat trip ticket
  • Personal costs
    Beverages or personal expenses; Baggage fees; Tips; Taxes and personal insurance; Flight tickets

Available Packages

Trip Price
€395
Deposit: €200

Itinerary

1st Day
SKOPJE

Arrival in Skopje. Meeting with а local guide.

Breakfast. Guided walking tour of Skopje: Kale Fortress, located in the old town. Тhe Mosque Mustafa Pasha, the church St. Spas- St. Savior or Ascension with the incredible iconostasis high six meters and long ten meters, made entirely by carving by brothers Filipovski between 1819-1824. Visit of the ancient Muslim quarter. Stroll through the Old Bazaar and the Stone Bridge which has acquired this status of symbol not only for its historical value, but also because it connects two very different parts of the city. Visit the archaeological museum. Having unique experience to meet Deko who will tell you the story of the Macedonian Rubin, you will feel his passionate dedication to what he is doing, he is one of our nowadays heroes. Visit the Memorial Center dedicated to Mother Teresa as well as her birthplace, and then the old train station of the city. In the afternoon, stroll through the modern part of the city and visit St. Clement's Cathedral of Ohrid painted by Slavco Brezovski. It is dedicated in August 1990. Free time for shopping in Skopje. Welcome dinner with traditional music in the local restaurant with a special menu. D

*Depending on the time of arrival of travellers.

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Balkan Prime Tours
It has never been more important to think about the way of travelling, the means we use and the responsibility we take. Responsible tourism implies decisions that support the longevity of the tourism in a particular location, respecting the natural environment and improving the quality of life of local residents – decisions that affect all of us. That means understanding the local culture and contributing to the preservation of the natural environment. Economic prosperity, social inclusion and communication.