From Skopje: Vodno Mountain and Matka Canyon Tour
ID: GYG79310-112394
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Skopje city center and get back to nature in the Matka Canyon. Ride the cable car up Vodno Mountain, see miraculous frescoes of Byzantine art and much more.
Depart Skopje and travel in air-conditioned comfort to Vodno Mountain. Ride the cable car up to Millennium Cross on arrival, and enjoy panoramic views back across Skopje from one of the biggest Christian crosses in the world.
Take the cable car back down Vodno Mountain to continue to the mountain village of Gorno Nerezi by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the small 12th-century Church of St. Panteleimon on arrival and marvel at the historical frescoes of Byzantine art inside.
Next, make your way to the Matka Canyon to enjoy a tasty lunch in a nice restaurant by the lake. Take an optional boat trip to the Vrelo cave or go for a nature walk along the many marked trails. Fill your lungs with fresh country air before the return trip to Skopje, and get dropped off at the triumphal arch of the Porta Macedonia on arrival.
Highlights
- Get a panoramic view of Skopje from the top of Vodno Mountain
- See amazing frescoes at the Byzantine Church of St. Panteleimon
- Reconnect with nature in the Matka Canyon
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a small group tour of no more than 15 people
Tours operate all year round, whatever the weather
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Small entrance fees to the Church of St. Panteleimon and St. Andrew's Church are optional and not included in the price but can be purchased during the tour
The optional boat ride at Matka Canyon is not included in the price
Meals and drinks are not provided
Tips are not included in the price
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
