Embark on a half-day trip to some of the most famous landmarks around Skopje. Enjoy panoramic views from the Millennium Cross and St. Panteleimon Church on the Vodno ountain, and visit Matka Canyon.

About this activity

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Duration 5 - 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Greek, Macedonian
Pickup optional: Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Chundu – Germany

The tour guide Demair (I hope I wrote his name correct) was friendly, informative and patient. This tour felt very personal and private because of how the guide was flexible and made our time at each location wonderful. I highly recommend to book this trip. I even made some great friends in this tour. The transfer was great with A/C , it was well planned even with sudden changes due to unforeseen reasons the guide managed everything so well.

Cameron – United Kingdom

It was a great experience all round. 3 beautiful stops and our guide was brilliant. I think his name was Damir. He was extremely knowledgable and clearly very passionate about his job and country. A real people’s person that gave our group a great experience to remember.

Itinerary

4 pickup location options:
Museum of the Macedonian Struggle, Hotel „Super 8“, Skopje, 8th Udarna Brigada
Van
(10 minutes)
Vodno
Photo stop, Visit (40 minutes)
Millennium Cross
Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)
Optional, Extra fee
St. Panteleimon, Gorno Nerezi
Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)
Extra fee
Matka Canyon
Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Boat cruise, Hiking, Kayaking (80 minutes)
Extra fee
Matka Canyon
Boat cruise (1 hour)
Optional, Extra fee
Matka Canyon
Kayaking (1 hour)
Optional, Extra fee
4 drop-off locations:
Skopje, Hotel „Super 8“, 8th Udarna Brigada, Museum of the Macedonian Struggle

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Get close to scenic nature on this relaxing and fun half-day trip from Skopje
Visit the biggest cross in Europe the Millennium cross
Encounter the classic Byzantine architecture of the Church of Saint Panteleimon
Immerse yourself in the unforgettable natural landscape of Matka Canyon
Relax on the water by taking an optional boat trip (additional expense)

Full description

Escape from the city into nature on this half-day trip through the woods and pastures of Mount Vodno. Admire the scenic views over the Skopje valley from the Millennium cross and the nature reserve at Matka Canyon.

Start your adventure with pickup at your hotel for the drive up Vodno Mountain. Enjoy a stop at the 576-high summit to take some photographs of the vista. After that we are going to the biggest cross in Europe, the Millennium cross. We are going to reach with the cable car (if the weather is good) to take panoramic view over the city and whole Skopje valley.

Next, move into witness the 12th-century Church of Saint Panteleimon. Admire its famous Byzantine-style coloring and dramatic composition.
Get ready for nature with your final stop at Matka Canyon. Feel the fresh air and be surrounded by mountains and breathtaking landscapes. While there, complete your experience by taking the opportunity to go an optional boat trip (additional expense).

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at selected locations
Air-conditioned transportation
Licensed tour guide

Boat trip to the Vrelo cave (500mkd/8.5 euro)
Ticket for the cable car (100mkd/1.6 euro)
Entry fee for St. Panteleimon Church (120mkd/2 euro)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
People with altitude sickness
People over 95 years

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Cash

Know before you go

Bring cash for the optional activities. ( 200-500mkd).
The cable car to the millennium cross is not working on monday and last tuesday of the month, or when the weather is windy.
The tip is not included in the price (optional).
Return times may vary depending on traffic.

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

Skopje: Matka Canyon and Vodno Mountain Half-Day Tour