Skopje Day Trip

If you have enough time in Sofia, travel to Skopje and discover the capital of North Macedonia. On this day trip, you'll cross the border and visit the city's main sights.

Skopje Day Trip Itinerary

Having been picked up from your hotel in Sofia at 8 am, you'll leave Bulgaria behind, heading southeast towards North Macedonia. After around a three and a half hour drive, you'll arrive in Skopje, the country's capital and largest city.

Enjoy a journey through time as you explore this historic city, discovering its hidden beauty and ancient heritage as well as its contemporary role as the political, cultural and economic centre of North Macedonia. You'll begin by visiting Kale Fortress, which dates back to the 6th century and which offers spectacular views over Skopje from its hilltop vantage point.

From the fortress, you'll make your way to the Church of the Holy Salvation, also known as the Church of the Ascension of Jesus, a Macedonian Orthodox temple that provides a striking contrast to the nearby Sultan Murat Mosque. Not far from the mosque, you'll find yourself entering the Old Bazaar, another reminder of Skopje's Ottoman heritage which has been a centre of trade and commerce since the 12th century.

You'll take a well-earned break next to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (not included), before continuing your route across the Vardar River to the newest part of the North Macedonian capital. Discover the Neo-Classical style square and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa, who was born and raised in Skopje.

Before heading back to the bus, you'll have the chance to admire the triumphal arch known as Porta Macedonia, which commemorates the country's 20 year anniversary of independence.

You'll return to Sofia at around 7 pm.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sofia at 8 am and travel to Skopje via a comfortable vehicle. The trip takes approximately three and a half hours, and after arriving in Skopje, a guide will accompany you on your exploration of the city. The itinerary includes visits to Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Salvation, the Sultan Murat Mosque, the Old Bazaar, and the Memorial House of Mother Teresa. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (lunch is not included), and the tour concludes with a photo stop at Porta Macedonia.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Included:
Pickup from your hotel in Sofia.Transport to Skopje.Guided tour of the main sights in Skopje.

Not included:
Lunch at a local restaurant.Any personal expenses.

MEETING POINT

The meeting point is your hotel in Sofia, where the pickup will occur promptly at 8 am.

PASSPORT

Please remember to bring your valid passport on this tour, with at least six months of validity, as you will be crossing the border between Bulgaria and North Macedonia.