Skopje Sofia Tour
A place that words cannot explain
- Tour TypePrivate Tour
- DurationHalf day tour
- DestinationSkopje
- Minimum Travellers1
- Min Age2
- Things to BringCamera, Cash, Towel
Matka is a canyon located west of central Skopje, North Macedonia, is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in North Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country. There are ten caves at Matka Canyon, with the shortest in length being 20 meters and the longest being 176 meters.
Matka Canyon is one of the most beautiful places to visit in North Macedonia, its a nature paradise, quite likely among the most picturesque nature sites on the European continent. This wonderful gem of nature is located only a short ride away from the capital and you can easily go there as a day trip from Skopje. Amazing nature, boat drive and cave Vrelo will offer you a wonderful daily tour.
Tour details
- Destination
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Start
- Everyday at 08:00
- Departure
- Pick-up from your accommodation
- Return
- Drop-off at your accommodation
Prices by group size
| Group size | Price | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | €270 | €270 |
| 2 people | €145 per person | €290 |
| 3 people | €110 per person | €330 |
| 4 people | €80 per person | €320 |
| 5 people | €80 per person | €400 |
Prices in EUR; the denar amount is calculated at 1 EUR = 62 MKD. Larger group? Ask us for a quote.
Price includes
- Pick-up from your accommodation
- Tour by itinerary and tour plan
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Transfers with car/van
- Drop-off at your accommodation
Not included
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Tips to guide and driver
Itinerary
Tour plan
We pick up you from your accommodation in Skopje and make a transfer to Sofia where we meet out local guide.The tour starts from Banya Bashi Mosque. The surroundings of this sight showcase most of the history of the city, ranging from ancient Roman ruins to 20-century totalitarian architecture. From there we’ll walk to the heart of the old town, which will surprise you with every step we take. This city is a reflection of each of the cultures and ideologies that have lived here. You’ll get to see all of its different architectural styles!The tour will pass by the city’s thermal springs and the Roman ruins. We’ll also admire the Sofia Synagogue and discover the background of the local Sephardic community as well as the twists and turns of fortune they experienced during the Second World War.One of our stops will also be the Sveta Nedelya church and the coat of arms of Sofia, and then we’ll see the small Medieval church of Sveta Petka, whose curious stone façade will surprise you!Other buildings we’ll see during the tour are the Bath House, the Bulgarian Communist Party headquarters, now Parliament, St George Rotunda church, the Ivan Vazov National Theatre and the Royal Palace. Then we’ll visit the Church of St. Sophia, whose ancient early Christian temple gave its name to the city.To round off the tour of Sofia, we’ll see the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, considered one of the most beautiful Orthodox buildings in the world. The tour will end admiring this beauty after 2 hours of sightseeing.Free time for walk or lunch and we are returning to Skopje.
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More about this tour
Sofia is the capital of the Balkan nation of Bulgaria. It’s in the west of the country, below Vitosha Mountain. The city’s landmarks reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Soviet occupation. Medieval Boyana Church has 13th-century frescoes. Built by the Romans in the 4th century, St. George Rotunda Church has medieval and Ottoman decoration dating to the 10th century.



