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Skopje: Matka Canyon, Millennium Cross & Village Tour

By Skopje trips by Inex
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £15 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Get close to scenic nature on this relaxing and fun half-day trip from Skopje
  • Visit the biggest cross in Europe the Millennium cross
  • Encounter the classic Byzantine architecture of the Church of Saint Panteleimon
  • Immerse yourself in the unforgettable natural landscape of Matka Canyon
  • Relax on the water by taking an optional boat trip (additional expense)

Activity location

    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 11-ти Март 11 March, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia | Please be present 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour be picked up
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Standard Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Choose this option to experience the Matka Canyon, St. Panteleimon and Vodno Mountain on a group tour with an English-speaking guide.

Price details
£15.31 x 1 Adult£15.31
Total
Price is £15.31

Tour with Cable Car Ticket

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This option includes the cable car ticket for Vodno Mountain. Please note that the ticket is non-refundable in the event that the cable car is out of service due to weather conditions or maintenance.

Price details
£17.16 x 1 Adult£17.16
Total
Price is £17.16

Tour with All Tickets, Church Entrance Fee, & Boat Trip

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

All-inclusive: All tickets, Boat trip to Vrelo Cave & St. Panteleimon included. No extra costs or lines! Note: Cable car depends on weather/service; if not running, this part is non-refundable. Just enjoy the tour!

Price details
£30.93 x 1 Adult£30.93
Total
Price is £30.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off at selected locations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the Macedonian ethno village
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat trip to the Vrelo cave (if the option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket for the cable car (if the option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry fee for St. Panteleimon Church (if the option is selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boat trip to the Vrelo cave (500mkd/8.5 euro)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ticket for the cable car (100mkd/1.6 euro)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry fee for St. Panteleimon Church (2 euro/120mkd)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Escape the city and discover the beauty of Mount Vodno and Matka Canyon on this half-day adventure from Skopje. Start with a scenic drive up Vodno Mountain and ride the cable car (weather permitting) to the Millennium Cross, the largest in Europe, where panoramic views stretch across the Skopje Valley. Continue to the 12th-century Church of St. Panteleimon, home to world-renowned Byzantine frescoes that reveal the region’s rich cultural heritage. Finally, breathe in the fresh air at Matka Canyon, surrounded by towering cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Take an optional boat ride through the emerald lake to visit Vrelo Cave, one of the world’s deepest underwater caves. A perfect mix of history, culture, and nature—ideal for any traveller.

Location

Activity location

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    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 11-ти Март 11 March, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia | Please be present 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour be picked up
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 11-ти Март 11 March, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia | Please be present 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour be picked up
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 11-ти Март 11 March, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia | Please be present 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour be picked up
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia