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Half-Day Tour: Exploring Matka Canyon and Vodno Mountain Scenery from Skopje
4.6
120 Ratings
Skopje
Embark on a half-day tour from Skopje to explore the breathtaking scenery of Matka Canyon and Vodno Mountain. Enjoy an easy hike through the woods and pastures, capturing stunning views of Skopje valley and Matka Canyon along the way.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mountain of Vodno - This tour is a combination of some of the most famous landmarks around Skopje. Our first stop is Vodno (576m) Where we will take the first photos from above.
- Church of St. Panteleimon - Our next stop is The Church of Saint Panteleimon which was build in Macedonian/Byzantine style in XII century. The church is famous for the coloring, dramatic composition and purity of expression displayed in the frescoes which are outstanding examples of Byzantine medieval monumental painting in the late 12th century.
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Matka Canyon - Matka Canyon is surrounded with mountains, great spots for photographers. beautiful nature and breathtaking landscapes.
Boat trip ( 30-40 minutes) Visiting Vrelo cave which is considered to be one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe and the world.
Short coffee break at the restaurant by the lake and we will have 10 minutes walk to our transfer point.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
This excursion melds together several renowned sites in Skopje, such as the Millenium Cross located atop Vodno Mountain and the untouched Matka Canyon. However, it introduces a twist – it incorporates a leisurely trek through the forest and grasslands of Mount Vodno that offers spectacular vistas of Skopje valley and Matka Canyon, truly a haven for photography enthusiasts.
Location
Македонија 1000
Македонија
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(120 Ratings)
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Luisakx
Aug 30, 2024
Very informative, 10/10, would recommend - A very informative excursion. Our tour guide Damir taught us a lot about Skopje and all its facets and was able to answer every question.
The whole trip was very well organized and was carried out in a small group.
We were on the road for almost 6 hours and experienced a lot, if we are in Skopje again we would definitely book it again.
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Ruhel_a
Aug 29, 2024
Splendid day - Alek is an incredible guide. He is very knowledgeable about the monasteries and overall history of Macedonia and of Skopje as you tour with him. He gave plenty of time for each attraction as well as reserving our places ahead so that we skip the queues. He showed us a beautiful Byzantine Orthodox Church and it was my favourite!!! Alek advised us well, he also given us additional information of restaurants and other places to see. I for sure will be in Skopje again.
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Carlymcollins
Aug 24, 2024
Beautiful locations, great guide and driver - Matka canyon is beautiful and I appreciated that we got to spend a good amount of time there! Damir is an excellent guide, he was so kind and went out of his way to drive me to the bus station at the end of the tour so that I wouldn’t miss my bus!
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R7948noadamr
Aug 17, 2024
Great trip to an amazing place - We took a taxi to the canyon, and the driver waited a couple of hours to take us back. The canyon is about 30 mins from the centre of Skopje by car.
Once you arrive, there is about a 10 minute walk to the entrance of the canyon, with plenty of ice cream, drink, and food available whilst you walk there.
We followed the walkway to the second tour company, as they did the cave visit, too. You need cash (500 mkd per person) to pay for the trip - no card payments accepted. This includes a 30-minute boat trip down the canyon, with a 15-minute stop to visit the cave and then the return boat journey.
The scenery is stunning, and this trip is worth every penny.
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Kingdali
Aug 14, 2024
Matka Canyon - Skopje - Great day exploring the natural sites around Skopje. Matka canyon is beautiful and peaceful, without the hundreds of tourists that you would encounter in similar locations in Europe. Great for canoeing as the waters are calm and also great for swimming (make sure to bring simmers)
Our tour guide Oliver was the best!! Super knowledgeable and helpful to each person that was on the tour.
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Jessie_d
Aug 14, 2024
Great Day Trip - We had a great experience visiting Matka Canyon and Mount Vodno. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and made sure that all couples/groups within our large group were taken care of. For travellers, I recommend you wear some sort of running shoe as there is some walking on different terrain required :)
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Renarsg96
Aug 10, 2024
Great guide - Great guide . Very welcoming and honest about everything what's happening around the country and Skopje.
Would recommend this tour for everyone who is in Skopje.
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Oybau
Aug 4, 2024
Very nice - Excellent tour, very friendly and knowlegeable guide. Visited Matka canyon and Millwnnium crooss, highly recommended.
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Martijn
Jul 13, 2024
I say do it! - A nice half day trip that took a little longer than indicated (6 hours), but I personally did not mind. The Guide (Demir) had beautiful personal stories and plenty to tell about the locations visited. The fine tour group made it complete. Highly recommended. Good value for money.
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Estelle107
Jul 10, 2024
Macedonic history - Amazing tour guide, he does his work with honest passion. He tells a lot of history of the city while driving. Comfortable van, wonderfull lake, nice pitstops! Excellent experience …
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