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By Cosmopolitan Skopje Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 2,277 and current price is P 1,775 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Early start to visit Matka Canyon before the big crowds arrive
    • Travel in a small group for a more authentic local experience
    • Enjoy a traditional Macedonian breakfast of champions in a local setting
    • Ride up Mount Vodno to the impressive Millennium Cross with nice view of Skopje.
    • Visit 12th-century Church of St. Panteleimon, known for its Byzantine frescoes.

Activity location

    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Luj Paster 3A, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia | Meet us in the front yard of Espresso bar "Podvig" located behind the Church of Sts. Constantine and Helena, in the heart of Skopje city center.
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

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Adventure: Canyon Matka, St. Panteleimon, Mt. Vodno & Lunch

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 2,276.17
P 1,775.41 x 1 AdultP 1,775.41
Total
The previous price was P 2,276.17 and current price is P 1,775.41
22% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Free time for exploration and photos
  • Inclusions
    Macedonian "Breakfast of Champions" included in the price ( If you book this trip - come hungry :)))
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Visiting St. Andrew's Monastery
  • Exclusions
    Boat trip to Cave Vrelo (8 euros or 500 MKD) or Kayaking (5 euros - 300 MKD) per hour (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Entry fee to The Church of Saint Panteleimon (2 euros - 120 MKD) (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Cable car ticket 100 den/1.5 euros

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Escape the city and discover some of the most beautiful natural and cultural highlights around Skopje on this carefully designed small-group experience.

    We meet in front of Espresso Bar “Podvig,” located in the heart of Skopje. This is where our journey begins with our famous Macedonian “Breakfast of Champions” — a traditional pastry prepared in a homemade style by a neighborhood bakery.

    While enjoying breakfast at the Caffe & Lounge Bar, every guest can also choose a complimentary coffee or tea. It’s a relaxed and welcoming way to meet your guide and fellow travelers before setting off — because every journey is better on a full stomach! Make sure to arrive hungry; we’ll take care of the rest. :)

    After breakfast, we leave Skopje and head directly to Matka Canyon. We intentionally arrive early, before the biggest crowds, so you can experience the canyon’s peaceful atmosphere, crystal-clear waters, and spectacular scenery in a more relaxed and authentic way.

    At Matka Canyon, you’ll walk along the scenic paths and have free time to explore the area. You can also choose to take a peaceful boat ride through the canyon and visit the famous Vrelo Cave, considered one of the deepest underwater caves in the world, or explore the canyon by kayak.

    The journey then continues to the beautiful Church of St. Panteleimon, a remarkable 12th-century Byzantine church known for its unique frescoes, fascinating history, and peaceful surroundings.

    To finish the experience, we head to Mount Vodno and take the cable car up to the iconic Millennium Cross, where spectacular panoramic views over Skopje and the surrounding mountains await.

    We intentionally keep our groups small to create a more personal, comfortable, and interactive experience where guests never feel rushed or overcrowded.

Location

Activity location

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    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Luj Paster 3A, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia | Meet us in the front yard of Espresso bar "Podvig" located behind the Church of Sts. Constantine and Helena, in the heart of Skopje city center.
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia