DAY: 1-3
Your family adventure starts in Skopje, the capital city of Macedonia. Explore this ancient city with its eclectic blend of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Roman treasures. Take the cable car to the Millennium Cross for the spectacular 360 degree panorama of the mountain chains surrounding Skopje valley. Go truffle mushrooms hunting in the footsteps of professional truffle hunters and their specially trained dogs.
DAY: 4-5
Learn how the ancient community used Kokino megalithic observatory to observe the movements of the sun and moon. According to NASA, it is the fourth oldest observatory site in the world, after Abu Simbel in Egypt, Stonehenge in Britain, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. See the “Stone Dolls,” eroded rock formations that over time have transformed into intriguing shapes that resemble humans. Explore Kratovo, the town of medieval bridges and towers, and enjoy the fun & climb experience at the rocks of the Iron Gate. Our guides and instructors will prepare everything for you, so you can only climb and enjoy.
DAY: 6-7
Explore Bitola, with its pedestrian-only walkway lined with colorful, romantic, neo-classical buildings that tell of the former glory of the town, when every major European country had a consulate here. See the mosaics at the archaeological site of Heraclea, founded in the mid-4th century BC by Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great. Walk through pine forests on the WW1 trail in national park Pelister and see the fascinating world of the honey bees at a local beekeeper. He will share with you the secrets of bees, beekeeping and bee products as you walk together around the bee hives (protective clothes included).
DAY: 8-10
Take a stroll through the cobblestoned alleys of Ohrid old town, one of the oldest settlements in Europe, with archaeological sites from the Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Hellenistic periods. See Tzar Samoil’s fortress, shop for Ohrid pearls and visit the unique workshop for hand-made paper. Take a boating tour and dine at the fisherman’s house, visit the ancient Bay of Bones on a kayaking tour and enjoy swimming on a hidden beach. Learn about the Cyrillic script at its birthplace, at St Naum monastery. Enjoy sailing, paddleboarding or a cruise in the calm waters of Ohrid Lake.
DAY: 11-13
Connect with nature! We will take you camping in the forests of Mavrovo National Park where you can switch off, relax and get back in touch with nature and the family. We will provide the tents, inflatable camping mattresses and sleeping bags. You will engage in the BBQ together with us.
DAY: 14-15
Explore Canyon Matka. Home to bald eagles, endemic plant-life and over 130 different types of butterfly, this scenic landscape plays host to few stunningly located 13th century Orthodox monasteries, as well as one of the deepest caves in Europe.
