Pearls of Macedonia Tour, 3 Days Tour from Skopje

This tour provides a clear picture about the history, religion and traditions of Macedonia. The territory of Skopje has been inhabited since at least 8000 years BC; remains of Neolithic settlements have been found within the old Kale Fortress. In the beginning of the 1st century AD, the settlement was seized by the Romans and became a military camp, later under Byzantine rule. In 1392, the city was conquered by the Ottomans and remained under Ottoman control for over 500 years. In 1944, it became the capital city of Democratic Macedonia (later Socialist Republic of Macedonia), which was a federal state, part of Yugoslavia (later Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia). The city developed rapidly after World War II, but this trend was interrupted Macedonia has rich wine tradition, 1963 when it was hit by a disastrous earthquake. Ohrid a city positioned beside a lake, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Then you will explore the 'City of Consuls' Bitola, and finish with tastings in Tikves Winery.

DAY 1 SKOPJE •Tour of Skopje starts at: - Memorial House of Mother Theresa - Macedonia Square - Lunch in an Old Bazar Restaurant -Stone Bridge - the medieval Bridge. - Daut Pasha Hammam -15th century public bath - Kapan An - 15th century "han" - St. Savior church - Skopje fortress - Kale DAY 2 SKOPJE - OHRID(173 KM OR ≈ 3 H) * Departure from Skopje at 08:30 * Sightseeing around St. Naum Monastey area and lunch. Ohrid and sightseeing of: * King Samuels Fortress. * St Clement"s University and Monastery * St John Caneo Churdh * St Sofia Church * Dinner. * Overnight in Ohrid DAY 3 OHRID-BITOLA - STOBI- SKOPJE(245 KM OR ≈ 4. 45 H) Ohrid-Bitola - Stobi- Skopje(365 km or 6 h) * Departure to Bitola at 08:30 and sightseeing of: Bitola area (City center, Heraclea Lincestis ancient city, ). * Departure to the Ancient City "Stobi" Sightseeing of ancient city of Stoby with Wine Tasting. * Departure to Skopje - end of the tour This Tour can be customised