From Skopje: Matka Canyon and Millennium Cross

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From Skopje: Matka Canyon and Millennium Cross
Top rated
4.705128 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.705128 out of 5 stars
936 reviews

Escape the hustle and bustle of Skopje city center and get back to nature in the Matka Canyon. Ride the cable car up Vodno Mountain, see miraculous frescoes of Byzantine art and much more.

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Duration 5 hours
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jon – United Kingdom

I took the afternoon tour and it was better than expected. The group was small (just 5 of us) and our guide, Zarko, was very knowledgeable and made an effort to chat to everyone. Zarko told us lots of general history and pointed out landmarks on the drive. The canyon is beautiful and the boat trip to the cave is worth it.

P
Paula – United Kingdom

Amazing views, beautiful locations, a must see in Skopje

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Parking Skopje Citadel

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Millennium Cross

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St. Panteleimon, Gorno Nerezi

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Matka Canyon

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

    Vrelo Cave

    Long-tail boat ride (50 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Matka Canyon

    Kayaking (30 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Monastery of St. Andrew

    Visit (10 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Gate Macedonia

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get a panoramic view of Skopje from the top of Vodno Mountain
  • See amazing frescoes at the Byzantine Church of St. Panteleimon
  • Reconnect with nature in the Matka Canyon

Full description

Depart Skopje and travel in air-conditioned comfort to Vodno Mountain. Ride the cable car up to Millennium Cross on arrival, and enjoy panoramic views back across Skopje from one of the biggest Christian crosses in the world.

Take the cable car back down Vodno Mountain to continue to the mountain village of Gorno Nerezi by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the small 12th-century Church of St. Panteleimon on arrival and marvel at the historical frescoes of Byzantine art inside.

Next, make your way to the Matka Canyon to enjoy a tasty lunch in a nice restaurant by the lake. Take an optional boat trip to the Vrelo cave or go for a nature walk along the many marked trails. Fill your lungs with fresh country air before the return trip to Skopje, and get dropped off at the triumphal arch of the Porta Macedonia on arrival.

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ticket for the cable-car system to Millennium Cross (does not operate on Mondays, the last Tuesday of every month, or in cases of unfavourable weather conditions)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance tickets
  • Optional entrance at St. Pantelejmon (€2.5)
  • Optional boat ride to Vrelo Cave at the Matka Canyon (€8.5)
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips and gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This is a small group tour of no more than 20 people
  • Tours operate all year round, whatever the weather
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Small entrance fees to the Church of St. Panteleimon and St. Andrew's Church are optional and not included in the price but can be purchased during the tour
  • The optional boat ride at Matka Canyon is not included in the price
  • Meals and drinks are not provided
  • Tips are not included in the price

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 936 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Jon – United KingdomMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
I took the afternoon tour and it was better than expected. The group was small (just 5 of us) and our guide, Zarko, was very knowledgeable and made an effort to chat to everyone. Zarko told us lots of general history and pointed out landmarks on the drive. The canyon is beautiful and the boat trip to the cave is worth it.
P
Paula – United KingdomMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing views, beautiful locations, a must see in Skopje
D
Dominic – United KingdomMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
very good location. guide was knowledgeable and gave history for everything. the day was well planned out. all in good order!

Product ID: 79310

Activity provider:Skopje Daily Tours - See you in a day!

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