ORTHODOX MACEDONIA – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SAINTS
TRAVEL AGENCY BALKAN EXPLORE SKOPJE MACEDONIA
ORTHODOX MACEDONIA – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE SAINTS
7 Days / 6 Nights – 29 September – 05 October
DAY 1 (29 September 2026) – ARRIVAL IN SKOPJE
- Arrival at Skopje International Airport
- Meet and greet with the local representative
- Transfer to the hotel in Skopje
- Check-in and accommodation
- Free time to rest after the journey
- Optional evening walk Skopje city centre and Macedonia Square
Overnight: Skopje
DAY 2 (30 September 2026) – SKOPJE & MATKA
After breakfast, begin the spiritual journey around Skopje.
- Monastery of the Most Holy Mother of God – Matka
- Church of St. Andrew
- Church of St. Constantine and Helena
- Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God
- Boat tour at Canyon Matka
- Skopje city sightseeing
- Church of St. Panteleimon – Nerezi
Return to Skopje.
Overnight: Skopje
DAY 3 (01 October 2026) STARO NAGORIČANE & BIGORSKI MONASTERY
After breakfast, depart towards northeastern Macedonia.
- Visit the Church of St. George – Staro Nagoricane
- Continue towards western Macedonia
- Mavrovo National park and lake (Church St.Nicholas)
- Arrival at Bigorski Monastery – St. John the Baptist
- Guided visit of the monastery
- Time for prayer and spiritual reflection
- Opportunity to experience the peaceful monastic atmosphere
Overnight: Bigorski Monastery
DAY 4 (02 October 2026) BIGORSKI – RAJČICA – KALIŠTA – OHRID
Early morning:
- Attend Holy Liturgy at Bigorski Monastery
- Breakfast at the monastery after the Liturgy
- Visit the women’s monastery of St. George – Rajcica
- Visit the village of Modric and the Church of St. Archangel Gabriel
- Visit the Monastery of the Most Holy Mother of God – Kalista
- Continue to Ohrid
- Arrival and check-in
- Free evening to relax or explore the lakeside
Overnight: Ohrid
DAY 5 (03 October 2026) OHRID & ST. NAUM
After breakfast, full-day exploration of the spiritual and historical heritage of Ohrid.
- Monastery of St. Naum of Ohrid (visit and Liturgy)
- Church of St. Clement of Ohrid – Plaosnik
- Church of St. John at Kaneo
- Church of the Most Holy Mother of God Perivlepta
- Walk through the historic Old Town of Ohrid
- Free time for lunch and shopping
- Afternoon free time to relax by Lake Ohrid
Overnight: Ohrid
DAY 6 (04 October 2026) BITOLA & HERACLEA LYNCESTIS
After breakfast, departure for Bitola.
- Walking tour of Sirok Sokak and the centre of Bitola
- Visit to the location connected with the vestments of St. John of Shanghai
- Visit to the archaeological site of Heraclea Lyncestis, an important centre of early Christian heritage
- Visit to St. Archangel Michael Church/Monastery, according to the final route and availability
- Return to Ohrid. Overnight: Ohrid
DAY 7 (05 October 2026) MONASTERY OF HOLY MOTHER OF GOD – KICHEVO & DEPARTURE TO SKOPJE
After breakfast, check out and departure to Skopje.
- Monastery visit
- Time for prayer and spiritual reflection
- Continue towards Skopje
- Depending on the departure flight time, optional free time in Skopje
- Transfer to Skopje International Airport
End of the journey
Price for the trip: 600 EUR
Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Transportation
- Tour guiding
- Tour companion from Tel Aviv airport until the end of the trip
- Entrance tickets and boat tour at Canyon Matka
Price excludes:
- Airline ticket Tel -Aviv -Skopje – Tel Aviv
- Personal expenses
- Lunch & Dinner
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