Hiking Macedonia 8 Days Tour

DAY 1: WELCOME TO Skopje

Meeting with a Macedonia Travel representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Skopje. Afternoon hike on Mount Vodno, rising from the center of the city. Dinner will be in the Bohemian quarter of Skopje, where we will discuss the tour logistics and local customs while sampling Macedonian grilled cheese, peppers, and courgettes.

Overnight in a hotel in Skopje.

Hike: 10 km one way; 325 m – 1060 m – 325 m (3–4 hours)
Tour difficulty: Moderate
Total drive: 25 km (30 min)
Accommodation: 3★ hotel

DAY 2: Matka Canyon

Take a hike along the historical trail in Matka Canyon. It was once a place where only Orthodox monks lived in monasteries built on the rocks. Today it is also a nature reserve, home to the golden eagle and Egyptian vulture, as well as more than 200 butterfly species. After lunch, we will take a boat ride along the canyon to one of the deepest caves in the region — Vrelo Cave. Drive to Popova Shapka in the Šar Mountain range for dinner and overnight in a mountain hut.

Hike: 350 m – 780 m – 320 m (4–5 hours)
Tour difficulty: Moderately easy
Total drive: 57 km (1 hour)
Accommodation: Mountain hut

DAY 3: TITO’S PEAK

Hike to Titov Vrv, named after Marshal Tito — an all-day tour full of panoramic views of Šar Planina and the Jakupica range, Pelister, Korab, and even the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. Below the peak lies one of the most beautiful alpine areas in Macedonia — Leshnica, with pine forests, deep river valleys, and impressive rock faces. Dinner and overnight in a mountain hut.

Hike: 1,730 m – 2,746 m – 1,730 m (8–9 hours)
Tour difficulty: Challenging
Total drive: 0 km
Accommodation: Mountain hut

DAY 4: JOIN THE SHEPHERDS ON MT. BISTRA

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic two-hour drive through the mountains and along the Radika River canyon to Mavrovo National Park. Today’s hike starts from Bitushe village to one of the peaks bordering Albania, Krchin Peak. It is a moderate to demanding 7-hour hike with fantastic views over Macedonia and Albania. Continue with a 1-hour 20-minute drive to a village above Lake Ohrid, famous for its traditional hospitality and delicious homemade dishes. Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse in Vevchani.

Hike: 13.5 km round trip / 1,115 m – 2,400 m – 1,115 m (7–8 hours)
Tour difficulty: Moderate
Total drive: 162 km (3 h 10 min)
Accommodation: Guesthouse

DAY 5: Ohrid & GALICICA NATIONAL PARK

After a hearty village breakfast, choose between two hiking options:

A 6–7 hour scenic hike on the same mountain, starting from Gorna Belica village to Crn Vrv peak. After the hike, drive to Ohrid, explore the town, and have dinner by the lake.

Drive to Ohrid and your guesthouse on the Ohrid Riviera. From here, take an easy-to-moderate hike along a forest path to Gorno Konsko village. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Ohrid and experience the rural traditions of this nearly abandoned village. Afternoon free in Ohrid Old Town, followed by dinner by the lake.

Overnight in Lagadin village (7 km from Ohrid).

Hike No. 1: 12 km round trip / 1,455 m – 2,300 m – 1,455 m (7 h)
Tour difficulty: Moderate
Hike No. 2: approx. 8 km / 715 m – 1,090 m – 715 m (4 h)
Tour difficulty: Moderately easy
Total drive: 50 km (1 h 20 min)
Accommodation: Guesthouse

DAY 6: GALICICA NATIONAL PARK

Morning drive (about 30 min) to the Galicica mountain pass, rising like a huge whale between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa. From here, start a 4–5 hour hike to Magaro Peak, offering magnificent views over both lakes and the surrounding fishing villages. Continue driving to Prespa Lake and then to Bitola, once known as the city of consulates and embassies and still one of the most beautiful cities in Macedonia. Join the evening promenade along Bitola’s main cobblestoned street and dine in one of its traditional restaurants.

Overnight in Bitola.

Hike: 13.5 km round trip / 1,575 m – 2,272 m – 1,575 m (4–5 hours)
Tour difficulty: Moderate
Total drive: 93 km (2 h 30 min)
Accommodation: Boutique hotel

DAY 7: TRESKAVEC

After breakfast, drive to King Marko’s Towers above Prilep, where you begin a moderate 5-hour hike to Treskavec Monastery — a 14th-century church hidden among the boulders of Zlatovrv (Gold Mountain). It is worth visiting for its Byzantine treasures, the remains of a 2nd-century Apollo temple, and a relaxing tea with Father Kalist, the resident Orthodox priest. Afternoon drive to Skopje with a stop to visit the ancient city of Stobi and enjoy premium Macedonian wines with dinner at Stobi Winery.

Overnight in Skopje.

Hike: 723 m – 1,256 m – 723 m (4–5 hours)
Tour difficulty: Moderately easy
Total drive: 183 km (2 h 30 min)
Accommodation: 3★ hotel

DAY 8: LAST DAY

After breakfast, transfer to Skopje Airport for your flight home.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Accommodation: 2 × 3★ hotel, 1 × boutique hotel, 2 × guesthouse, 2 × mountain hut
Meals: 7 × breakfast, 7 × dinner
Full escort by a professional hiking guide
Guide expenses
Transport by air-conditioned economy-class car/van
Boat ride in Matka Canyon
Entrance fees for national parks
Wine tasting (4 wines) with dinner at Stobi Winery
Full organization and logistics by Macedonia Travel
Reforestation certificate for one tree planted in your name in Macedonia

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Drinks during meals
Single-room supplement (not available in mountain huts on Days 2 and 3)
Personal medical and travel insurance
Any personal expenses not mentioned under “Included in the Price.”