Vinica, Lesnovo Monastery and Kratovo tour from Skopje

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

In this tour, we will be able to see and experience the quiet part of the country. In the beautiful Eastern region, we will visit Vinica, Lesnovo, Kratovo, and Kuklici. We will be able to walk across the Medievil bridges and streets and hear legends about the Stone Doll wedding.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
All transfers with a comfortable A/C car/minivan
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick-you-up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje

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Meeting point
Boulevard Krste Petkov Misirkov

Skopje

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vinica Kale

    We will arrive in Vinica and start our tour with the visit to the Terracotta Museum, best known for its icon gallery. According to the iconographic analysis of the icons discovered so far, they can be classified as Old Testament scenes, illustrations of psalms, Christological symbols, and figures of Christian saints. We will as well have the ability to take a walk through the Vinicko Kale and enjoy the scenes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Lesnovo Monastery

    Officially called Monastery of St Archangel Michael and St Hermit Gabriel of Lesnovo, The Lesnovo Monastery has excellently preserved frescoes. The monastery is located on the south-west slopes of Mount Osogovo, in the middle of a volcanic crater.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Clock Tower

    Kratovo is a very beautiful small town, rich in history and stories, and is a perfect place for a peaceful stroll. We can have lunch or a coffee break in one of the restaurants and cafes. We will stroll the narrow streets and walk across the small medieval bridges.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Stone town of Kuklica

    This natural phenomenon will reveal some interesting stories about their creation. The Kuklici stone dolls are a unique natural formation. According to the locals, a new stone doll appears every 5-6 years. In the end, we will get back into our comfortable A/C vehicle and drive back to Skopje.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
Supplied by Experience Balkan

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