Private Skopje Surroundings Tour

Itinerary

Matka lake and canyon

Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country. A lot of possibilities to escape from city life here - you can take a boat trip to the entrance of cave Vrelo or alternatively, hop aboard a kayak or raft and see river Treska canyon by water. Or simply you can walk along the lake and enjoy the nature.

Vrelo Cave has many stalactites including a large one in the middle of the cave known as the "Pine Cone" due to its shape. There are two lakes at the end of the cave, with one larger than the other. The smaller lake is 8 metres at its longest length and 14.92 metres in depth at its deepest point. The larger lake is 35 metres at its longest length, and 18 metres at its deepest point

Vodno mountain

Vodno is a mountain located in the northern part of the country, to the southwest of the capital city Skopje. The highest point of the mountain is at Krstovar peak, on 1066 meters and the submontane is on 337 meters.

Church of St Panteleimon on Vodno mountain

Located high on Vodno mountain, this monastery is well preserved. Its most important and most famous frescoes are the Lamentation and Descending from the Cross, painted by local painters in 12th century. 

The Millennium cross on Vodno mountain

The Millennium Cross is a 66-metre tall cross situated on the top of Vodno Mountain, above the capital city of Skopje. It is one of the tallest crosses in the world and It was constructed to serve as a memorial for 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia and to honour biblical passages citing the evangelization activities of St. Paul within the region. The monument has become a symbol associated with or representing Skopje. As a landmark, the cross has turned into a tourist destination with the best observation point to see the panorama of the capital city.