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

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Explore ancient sites, witness the city’s modern transformation, and discover the harmonious coexistence of different religions. Hotel pickup, experienced guide, and iconic landmarks included!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Memorial House of Mother Teresa - The Memorial House is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa. She lived in Skopje from 1910- 1928.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Knowledgeable driver guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

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

Note: Bring your passport!

Location
Memorial House of Mother Teresa
Macedonia Str. No.9,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Florian_h
Aug 18, 2024
Amazing day trip - Great tour with a great guy called Georgi. :-) He really has a deep knowledge about the interesting facts and shared plenty of good information! He guided everything really well, we were quite happy! :-)
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308josee
May 17, 2024
A Breathtaking Canyon - The excursion to Matka Canyon and Skopje from Sofia is a little bit long ( aprox 3 hours drive) but I can tell you all: IT S WORTHY!!!!! The Canyon is breathtaking and it does a boat ride aprox 20 minutes to the vrelo cave. The cave is nice but not much to see. Try the pastry and the yoghourt in one of the shops close by. Skopje is nice , walkable and has some history. Monumental sculptures all over the city
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Kanil_r
May 2, 2024
Fantastic guide... - Fantastic guide Was a true HOLIDAY☺️☺️☺️ experience Took good care and walked us into the past 👏👏👏👏
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Natalialc2262aq
Apr 19, 2024
You wanna go to Skopje? Go with Vasilin - 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.
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Natalia_l
Apr 17, 2024
You wanna go to Skopje? Go with Vasilin - 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.
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Felix_w
Oct 15, 2023
Best of North Macedonia - 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.
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Rajan_h
Aug 28, 2023
Exceeded our expectations! - Highly recommend This trip. Vess was very knowledgeable and a great guide with a great attitude and provided phenomenal service throughout!
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Joseph_w
Jul 31, 2023
Excellent private guide experience - 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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Sinan_s
May 30, 2023
Amazing - We had an amazing day trip from Sofia to North Macedonia which included the breathtaking Matka Canyon and Skopje city center. Specially the Matka Canyon was a magical place, highly recommended. The guide is super nice, takes the time to explain all details and approachable for all questions.
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Rachel_e
May 22, 2023
Great day trip! Don't hesitate to book. - Great trip with Vess! I travelled with my friend. Highly recommend this tour to see the beautiful sights of Skopje and learn the history. Vess was extremely knowledgeable and we really enjoyed getting to know him. Thanks again!
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