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From Skopje: Matka Canyon and Millennium Cross

4.7  / 5603 reviews
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From Skopje: Matka Canyon and Millennium Cross
4.7  / 5603 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 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Parking Skopje Citadel

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

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    Millennium Cross

    Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

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    St. Panteleimon, Gorno Nerezi

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

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

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    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 cable car to Millennium Cross
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance tickets
  • Optional entrance to the Church of St. Panteleimon (€2) and St. Andrew's Church (€1), payable on the spot
  • Optional boat ride at the Matka Canyon
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips and gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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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 603 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Agata – PolandSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was amazing. Elena is a super nice and professional guide. She is passionate about letting people understand the Macedonian history and seeing as much as possible in matka canyon and millennium cross. She was happy to share Macedonian stories and answer all questions. The driver was professional as well, even though the roads seem difficult, everyone felt safe. Highly recommend!
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Pouya – NetherlandsSeptember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Amazing scenes, very knowledgeable and helpful guide, and a cool driver, were a very amazing combination
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Laura – LithuaniaSeptember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
This short and entertaining trip is a good choice if you're spending only a few days in Skopje. Can only say the best about everyone involved: guide Olivia was lovely and engaging, the driver made sure we get to places safe and the boat captain Amir ensured good humour during the trip to the Vrelo cave and back. My personal highlights: going up to the Vodno mountain to thr Millenium cross and the beauty of Matka canyon. Please pay attention that there will be a 10-15min walk at the canyon, to get from the car to the boat (and vice versa). The path is not difficult to do, just smth to have in mind if you're getting on this trip with someone who may not be willing to walk even for that long.
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Product ID: 79310

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

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