Day 1 : Pristina airport > Pristina

Pristina > Mirusha waterfall > Peja

Peja

After breakfast, then take the road through the Sharr Mountains towards North Macedonia with its Capital city, Skopje.

Start the visit of an earthquake-ravaged city in 1963 that has completely rebuilt itself and offers a unique experience.

You will enjoy a separate city between two cultures and two different lifestyles between Albanian Macedonian and Macedonian.

Stroll through its new city centre to discover its famous fortress “Tvrdina Kale” and its stone bridge “Kameni Most” that separates the city into two parts with the old Ottoman bazaar “Čaršija”.

Overnight in Skopje.

After breakfast leave for the Mavrovo National Park. 

On the way to Ohrid you will make a stop at Tetovo to discover its 15th century painted Mosque of Sarena Dzamija. Painted both indoors and outdoors, it is one of the most beautiful mosques in Macedonia.

Arrival in the Mavrovo National Park and enjoy sumptuous landscapes through, the Mavroro Lake and the Radika Canyon. 

You will stop at the Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski, located on the heights of the canyon, which represents one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia.

You will make a stop in the small village of Janche, in which a resident of the village has invested in the construction of houses using the materials of the time, you will have lunch in his restaurant.

Then take the road towards Ohrid, the Heart of Orthodoxy. 

Overnight in Ohrid.

After breakfast, explore the wonders of Lake Ohrid. 

Short photo stop at “Bay of bones“, an authentic reconstruction of part of a settlement, dating from 1200 to 700 BC. J.-C. 

Visit the Saint Naum Monastery. Amidst lush greenery and built in the 10th century, the monastery is a haven of tranquility on the border between Albania and Macedonia. 

Go back to Ohrid, the cradle of Orthodoxy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and sublime lakeside city which for many represents the culmination of the Macedonian experience, a Kingdom of light and water as well as a reference to the ancient ruins of traditional kingdom of Macedonia. 

Discover its well-preserved historical heritage such as the church of St Jovan or the ancient theater dating from the Roman Empire. 

Overnight in Ohrid.

After breakfast, free day in Ohrid to enjoy the city’s beaches and stroll through the old town. Opportunity to visit Ohrid.

• OPTION: DIVING (€60.00/pax)

Meet your scuba instructor and set out to explore the oldest and deepest lake in Europe which contains around 200 different species. Discover the underwater fauna and flora of Lake Ohrid, also famous internationally for the discovery of remains dating from the Bronze Age.

• OPTION: Kayaking (€45.00/pax)

Departure for the day of kayaking, during which you will be accompanied by a professional guide who will take you to the most sumptuous natural spaces of Lake Ohrid.

• OPTION: VEVCHANI

Join the village of Vevtchani located at the foot of the mountain of Jablanica. Join the heights of the village for a short walk through its picturesque water sources.

Overnight in Ohrid.

After breakfast, possivility to leave for a half day of hiking in the splendid Galichitsa National Park.

Reach the starting point of the hike and start an ascent to Magaro Peak, the highest point in Galichitsa, which rises to 2,255 meters above sea level.

From 2,000 meters above sea level you can enjoy a superb view of the two lakes in southern North Macedonia, Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, also known as the “eyes of Galichitsa”.

Depart for Stenje and possibilty to embark on a boat on Lake Prespa, the second lake in southern Macedonia, which shares the borders between Macedonia, Albania and Greece.

You will discover Golem Grad, “Pelican Island” which has an important wildlife of turtles, great cormorants, snakes and pelicans. Ruins, birds, and otherworldly beauty make this a must-see place to explore

Depart for Bitola, the second largest city in Northern Macedonia. Sighseeing tour of the city of the consuls. You will discover a city with a Mediterranean feel with its churches, mosques, old Ottoman bazaar and beautiful neoclassical houses.

Overnight in Bitola.

After the breakfast, visit the archaeological site of “Heraclea Lyncestis” and discover the vestiges of this ancient city of the Kingdom of Macedonia whose foundations date back to the 4th century BC.

Take the road to Popova Kula vineyard. 

You will discover the wine culture of a small Macedonian vineyard located on the heights of a hill and offering a magnificent panoramic view of the region. 

Visit the vineyard and discover the traditional Macedonian wine production.

Free time during the afternoon in the beautiful scenery or explore the city of Demir Kapija.

Overnight in Demir Kapjia.

After the breakfast, join Stobi, the largest archaeological site in North Macedonia.

Discover the ruins of an ancient city established in the 4th century BC. AD and learn more about the history of the Romans present in the ancient territory of Macedonia.

Take the road again to Kosovo, you will then reach Gračanica, a Serbian village located 10 minutes from Pristina. 

Drop your luggages at the hotel and free time in a beautiful natural setting.

Overnight in Gracanica.

After breakfast, visit the UNESCO Gračanica Monastery.

You will drive to the Bear Sanctuary, where many captive bears in private restaurants in Kosovo and Albania were released.

Go to Novo Brdo Castle, located on the heights of a plateau offering a splendid panoramic view of the region. 

Return to your hotel in Gračanica at the end of the day.