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Explore Skopje: A Weekend Adventure - Visit Canyon Matka, Old Bazaar, Try Traditional Macedonian Food, Hiking and much more

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Ivana will take the lead and plan your journey for you. Just sit back and enjoy the adventure.

What's special?
Local experience
Paragliding opportunity
Night out at a traditional kafana
Details about this trip
Trip overview ⬇️ This weekend adventure kicks off on Friday with an airport pick-up ✈️, followed by check-in and settling into a centrally located apartment 🏑. The rest of the day is free to explore Skopje at your own pace and enjoy the city independently πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸŒ†. Saturday begins with a blend of history and nature with a visit to Vodno Mountain πŸ”οΈ (accessible by hike or cable car 🚑), followed by a tour of the historic Church of St. Panteleimon β›ͺ. The afternoon continues with an exploration of the stunning Matka Canyon 🌊, offering both relaxing boat tours 🚀 and optional kayaking adventures πŸ›Ά. The experience concludes with an immersive evening in a traditional kafana 🎢🍻, where we’ll enjoy authentic local music, traditional dishes πŸ₯™, and the lively Macedonian atmosphere ✨. Sunday is dedicated to cultural exploration with a morning stroll through the Old Bazaar πŸ›οΈ, Skopje’s historical and commercial center, and a scenic visit and hike to Kozjak Dam πŸŒ„, offering magnificent views of Kozjak Lake πŸ’™. The trip concludes on Monday with a convenient airport drop-off service ✈️, leaving you enriched with vibrant memories and refreshed for your return to daily life 🀩.

About me ⬇ Hi future Trip Mates πŸ‘‹ My name is Ivana and I am originally coming from Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Travelling 🌍 has been my passion since my early 20s and honestly, I don't think that I'll ever get enough of it 😁. You can always find me in nature (as I am a huge nature lover), enjoying the sun, reading a good book, or simply having fun with my friends. Travelling is one of my favourite activities along with exploring different cultures and meeting interesting people and it really helped me open my mind and grow as a person. I'm excited to share the beauty of my home country with you, showing off the hidden gems and local favourites that make Macedonia truly special. Let’s make unforgettable memories in Macedonia together! ⭐

Accommodation 🏑 For the upcoming trip, I've arranged accommodation in centrally located apartments that feature shared rooms with single beds. These apartments are ideally situated near various local amenities such as cafes, shops, and cultural attractions, making it easy to explore and enjoy the area. For those of you who prefer their own space, there is also the option to book a private room for an extra fee.

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Transportation from & to the airport
Entrance fees
Kayaking / Boat tour
Accommodation
Transportation during the trip
Food and drinks - partially*
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Food and drinks - partially*

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4 days trip

Skopje, Matka Canyon Trail & 2 more

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Skopje

Day 1-2
On the first day of our adventure, I'll meet you at the airport and provide transportation to your centrally located accommodations. πŸš— This will be a day of enjoying and exploring the city on your own. 😊 🌟 Special, optional activity --> Imagine soaring gently above the city of Skopje, with the majestic mountains and historic city below you. It's an experience that will leave you breathless and craving more. So why not seize the opportunity to make your visit to Macedonia truly extraordinary with a thrilling paragliding excursion? If you're feeling adventurous and paragliding sounds exciting to you - there's an opportunity to experience it in Skopje! πŸͺ‚
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Matka Canyon Trail

Day 2-3
On the second day we will visit some of the best tourist attractions in Skopje: ➑ The Vodno mountain offering an amazing overview of the capital: either with a cable car ride to the top of it or hiking ➑ The Matka canyon, a wonderful nature sight where we will take a boat trip or kayaks to the Vrelo cave (arguably the deepest in the world). Plenty of other activities are available on site: hiking, visiting old monasteries or simply having a nice drink/lunch and enjoying the beauty of this touristic area. ✨ In the evening we will have our kafana hopping tour. This will be a fantastic opportunity to dive into the local culture, as we'll visit several restaurants in one of Skopje's most lively areas. Each stop will offer a different dishes and drinks πŸ₯—πŸΈ, all included in the price. A great way for us all to get to know each other while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere and culture of Skopje. 🀩
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Kozjak

Day 3-4
✨ We will start the morning with a walking sightseeing tour of Skopje where we will visit the Macedonia square, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Skopje Fortress Kale, the old Bazaar with its' mid-15th century han buildings: Suli An & Kapan Han and much more. πŸŒ† β–Ά We will then continue towards Kozjak - another beautiful spot in Skopje offering an amazing viewpoint of the Kozjak Lake. After a short hike we will have a beautiful view where a gorgeous sunset/sunrise can be seen from the top overlooking the lake. It is a perfect picnic spot as well. 🏞 ⭐ In the late afternoon hours, we will be heading towards one of the best vineyards in Macedonia (outside of Skopje). We will have wine tasting, as well as a delicious lunch there (included in the price). In the evening we will drive back to Skopje. πŸ₯‚
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Skopje

Day 4
✨ Checking out. On this day, depending on your flight departure time - we can have nice breakfast/lunch together and be open and flexible for different activities. I will then of course take you all back to the airport. Hate to say it - but our trip will end here. Nevertheless, I will be looking forward to having other trip adventures together again in the future. πŸ’•