Great Balkan Adventure from Athens to Skopje

Location: Greece

Activity: Countryside Tours

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 4 days

Difficulty: Easy

Minimum age: 3

Person (12-90)

1 799.00 €

Child (3-11)

500.00 €

Total price 1 799.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 12 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 4 days

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Available from: 01/03/2024

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Highlights

Greece: Athens | Delfoi | Kalambaka | Meteora Monasteries | Ioanina town & lake
Macedonia: Bitola | Ohrid city & lake - UNESCO sites| St. Naum monastery | Skopje

All about the trip

Short land tour from Athens to Skopje, via north part of Greece and Ohrid lake.

You will travel safely in a small group as this tour is operated with no more than 12 people.

This tour starts in Athens and ends in Skopje. Included in this tour are visits to several sights of interest and includes a few guided trips but also makes room for travelers to have some leisure time or explore independently. Your English Speaking guide will be with you all the time to give you useful information about all the sites we will be visiting. You will make a lot of fun memories during this 4-day tour.

Solo traveler ? No problem ! We have an option for you - ask for more information before you book.

What is included in the price

Transportation according the itinerary by car, minivan or minibus;
3 nights accommodation at 4* hotels, including daily breakfast and hotel taxes;
Services of an English speaking driver and local host for the whole tour;
Guided tours at Ohrid with local guide
Visits as described in the program, excluding admission fees;
1 bottle of water per person / per day complementary.

What is not included in the price

Supplement for accommodation in SGL room - 125 € (on request, to be required and paid during the booking process - included in the price for solo travelers)
Supplement for HB (dinner x 3) when minimum 3 persons on tour - € 54 per person (on request, to be required and booked in advance)
Pre or post tour accommodation and airport transfer(s) are on your own.
Any other meal (lunch or dinner)
Gratuities for the driver/guide (not obligatory)
Personal travel insurance

Instructions

Child price valid only when accompanied by two adults.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Itinerary

DAY 1: Departure from Athens to Meteora
	Pick up from Athens and departure towards Delfoi ancient site. Individual visit to the museum and the site.
	The archaeological site of Delphi is at 1 km distance from the present settlement of Delphi. The modern road divides and delimitates the two ancient sanctuaries, namely the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia to the south and the Sanctuary of Apollo to the north. The sanctuary of Athena Pronaia comprises the Tholos, the temples of Athena and two (at least) treasuries, whereas next to it the impressive gymnasium is situated.
	Lunch break and afternoon departure towards Kalambaka, near Meteora monasteries. The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. O/N in Kalambaka, hotel Famissi Eden 4* or similar.
DAY 2: Greek mountains
	Morning visit to two Meteora monasteries. The Great Meteoron Holy also know as Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery which remains “suspended in the air” (meteoro), because of the cliff formation of a gigantic rock on top of which it was built. The Great Meteoro Monastery or “Megalo Meteoron” was founded in the 14th century by Saint Athanasios the Meteorite. If you prefer a little hiking, you will have a chance to visit this monastery, reachable only by uphill/downhill stairs.
	Drive north to the picturesque village of Metsovo for coffee break. Continue to Ioanina lake and city. Afternoon at leisure, we recommend a boat ride to the island on Ioanina lake or to explore the old town. O/N in Ioanina, hotel Politia 4* or similar
DAY 3: Undiscovered beauty
	Drive towards the small town of Kastoria. Light drive around Kastoria lake and coffee break. Later on arrival at Prespa lake coast and small village of Psarades. Possibility to taste local fish at some of many family restaurants. Border crossing and arrival in Bitola late afternoon. Walking tour in Bitola city center and continue to Ohrid. Accommodation and overnight in Ohrid, hotel Aqualina 4* or similar.
DAY 4: Ohrid city and lake
	Ohrid walking tour in the morning with local guide and visit to the most important Ohrid sites - The Ohrid fortress (inside) the Holly area of Plaosnik with new St Klement’s church (inside) the small church of St John in Kaneo (outside) and the cathedral church of St Sofia (inside). Free time in Ohrid old town until departure.
	Afternoon drive back to Skopje - long distance drive with one coffee break. Arrival in late afternoon
	End of the tour.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Athens. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

You will be dropped off at your hotel in Skopje. Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Cancellation Policy - Strict

Cancellation more than 30 days, prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 30 to 10 days prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 10 days prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Visit Macedonia Incoming Tour, 3b Angel Dinev str. 2, Skopje, 1000, Macedonia, + 389 2 3098 314, stefan@visitmacedonia.mk.