Skopje: Stobi Archaeological Site & Wine Tasting Tour

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ID: GYG1390980-2123604
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Country: North Macedonia

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

Explore the ancient Roman city of Stobi on a guided tour from Skopje. Visit a wine museum, tour a premium winery in the Tikveš region, and enjoy a guided wine tasting and traditional lunch.
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Skopje. Travel through the picturesque countryside toward the heart of North Macedonia’s wine country.

Start your tour at the Stobi Archaeological Site, one of the most significant archaeological treasures in North Macedonia. Once a thriving Roman and early Byzantine city, Stobi boasts impressive ruins including a Roman theater, grand Episcopal Basilica, stunning floor mosaics, ancient streets, villas, and public buildings. Your expert guide will bring the site to life with fascinating historical insights.

Next, visit a specialized Wine Museum where you’ll learn about the centuries-old winemaking tradition in North Macedonia, from indigenous grape varieties to traditional and modern production methods.

Arrive at a renowned winery in the Tikveš wine region. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery facilities, learn about contemporary winemaking techniques, and participate in a carefully selected wine tasting led by knowledgeable staff.

Conclude your experience with a hearty traditional Macedonian lunch at the winery, featuring fresh local ingredients and regional specialties. After a memorable day combining history, culture, and gastronomy, you will be driven back to Skopje in comfort, arriving in the late afternoon.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Roman city of Stobi on a guided tour from Skopje
  • Visit a wine museum and learn about North Macedonia's winemaking heritage
  • Tour a premium winery in the Tikveš region and enjoy a guided wine tasting
  • Savor a traditional Macedonian lunch at the winery with local ingredients
  • Enjoy scenic drives through beautiful vineyard landscapes

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Gratuities (tips) for your guide and driver are not included and are entirely optional.
We recommend bringing cash (Macedonian Denar) with you for any personal expenses, entrance fees (if applicable), or additional drinks.
Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point in front of the statue of Philip II of Macedonia. Your guide will arrive 10–15 minutes before the tour starts and will be holding a sign with the tour name or company logo for easy identification. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
INCLUDED
  • English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected areas)
  • Guided visit to Stobi Archaeological Site
  • Visit to the Wine Museum
  • Guided winery tour & wine tasting
  • Traditional Macedonian lunch at the winery
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance fees (if applicable)
  • Additional drinks
  • Personal expenses

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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.