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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 RM 77 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • 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
    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia

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Standard Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

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

Starting time: 12:30
Price details
RM 77.10 x 1 AdultRM 77.10
Total
Price is RM 77.10
Tour with Cable Car Ticket
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

This option includes the ticket for the cable car at the Vodno mountain.

Starting time: 12:30
Price details
RM 87.03 x 1 AdultRM 87.03
Total
Price is RM 87.03
Tour with Cable Car Ticket, Church Entrance Fee, & Boat Trip
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

All-inclusive experience: Your cable car ticket, entrance to St. Panteleimon Church, and the boat trip to Vrelo Cave are all included. No extra costs, no waiting in lines—just enjoy the tour!

Starting time: 12:30
Price details
RM 148.08 x 1 AdultRM 148.08
Total
Price is RM 148.08

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 transportation
  • 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

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 traveler.

Location

Activity location
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    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Skopje
    • Skopje, Greater Skopje, North Macedonia