North Macedonia
Buffeted by Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman influences and dotted with beautiful lakes, threaded together by a network of rivers, Macedonia is a country with a wide variety of attractions.
Intro
Skopje offers grandiose, at times preposterous, architecture, Stobi the sublime ruins of basilicas and palaces. Demir Kapija boasts fine wines, diverse birdlife and idyllic mountain scenery and Ohrid is a classically beautiful stone town boasting hundreds of churches on the banks of a vast lake.
National parks such as Mavrovo, Yassen, Galicica and Pelister offer hiking, fishing, scuba-diving, horse-riding, kayaking and mountain biking. Cavers will be enthralled by Vrelo, the world's deepest underwater cave, and Peshna, a virtually unexplored cave system.
Baskerfest in June brings acrobats, magicians, mimes, jugglers, clowns, musicians and puppeteers to the streets of Skopje, and Strumica carnival is like a "Macedonian Mardi Gras" with music, dance and colourful masks, held at the start of Orthodox lent, usually in February or March.
Why travel with us ?
Whether your interest is history, culture, walking in nature or something more active, Macedonia has plenty to offer, and few other travellers to compete with for the choicest spots. We have travelled extensively in Macedonia and will be happy to customise a tour around your interests, picking out the best spots to stay, the best wineries to visit, and the sites that match your interests.Alternatively, Macedonia can be enjoyed alongside it neighbouring countries on one of our Balkan region small group tours, where Macedonia's main attractions are explored as well as those of its Balkan neighbours.
Quick Facts
Capital: Skopje
Population: Around 2.1 million
Languages: Macedonian
Culture
Discover remote monasteries & ancient observatories. Sample local wines, catch a quirky festival, meet traditional potters and coopers.Activities
Caving, hiking, fishing, paragliding, skiing and kayaking can also be arranged.Featured Group Tours
