Matka Canyon

If you enjoy being in nature and want to know and see more than the usual, experience what every tourist does in Skopje. Go beyond Skopje’s surrounding beauties and visit Millennium Cross and Canyon Matka. After a short cable-car system reach the Millennium Cross on the top of Mount Vodno, for a spectacular panoramic view of Skopje. Visit the nearby village of Gorno Nerezi and the St. Pantelejmon church, to witness the frescoes that are among the highest achievements in existing Byzantine art. Before returning to Skopje, travel to Matka canyon, one of the most popular outdoors destinations in the surrounding of Skopje.

With our tour, you can expect an unforgettable experience visiting Skopje's surrounding beauties. You will be guided by an experienced guide who has been awarded Traveler's Choice or Certificates of Excellence by TA for seven consecutive years. With a brand new van, you will feel the comfort during the trip and you will fully indulge in the enjoyment. During your visit to Canyon Matka, the team will organize a special surprise for you that will certainly not leave you indifferent.

This tour is a combination of some of the most famous landmarks around Skopje, like the Millenium Cross on the top of Vodno Mountain and the natural reserve Matka Canyon, but in a different way – we’ll drive through the woods and pastures of Mount Vodno with fantastic views over Skopje valley and Matka Canyon, great spots for photographers.

If you enjoy being in nature, if you want to know and see more than the usual, if you want an experience beyond what every tourist does in Skopje, then go for our Canyon Matka tour and have a day to remember! Just sit and relax by the lake with a spectacular view on the cliffs in front of you, go on a boat tour to admire the tranquility of the canyon and visit the Vrelo Cave, enjoy a nice meal on the terass of the restaurant over the lake, rent a kayak and try your kayaking skills or simply explore the beautiful nature on the trails around! During this  half-day spent in nature you will feel as been somewhere far from the city but not a dozen kilometers away from it! The canyon Matka, one of the most popular outdoors destinations in the surrounding of Skopje, authentic nature, presented by the many endemic species of plants, animals and butterflies will make you want to come again!

By this day trip, you will visit two of the most important sites of Northern Macedonia – its Capital Skopje, and one of the breathtaking natural wonders – Matka Canyon. We will dive into the past, while exploring the old part of Skopje with its authentic sites, get to know the modern understanding of the history which the Macedonians have while walking in the new part of the city – rebuilt during the “Skopje 2014” project. In the end, we will take a break from all the history and new facts and rest our minds in the heavenly nature of Matka Canyon.

This tour is the best way to feel the atmosphere and explore the city of Skopje. You will be guided by a highly educated English speaking guide who will do his best to share with you all the knowledge and show you Skopje from the inside. You will also visit one of the natural wonders of North Macedonia-Matka canyon. The experience will be transformed into an adventure with a boat trip in the canyon and a visit of a cave.

After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991. This influence from different eras and cultures has made its mark on the appearance of Skopje. Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre. Тhe city has long been shared by Christians and Muslims. – Feel the spirit of time in ancient Skopie and discover its modern transformation from the "Project 2014". – Save time finding a meeting point with hotel pickup and drop-off included – Learn about the city’s history and culture from an experienced guide! – Visting Old Bazaar + Caravanserais – Sultan Murad Mosque – Memorial House of Mother Teresa – Church of the Holy Savior Note: Bring your passport!

Explore some of Skopje's must see locations on this half-day tour. This tour is ideal for those who are limited with time but would still like to explore Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia and visit some of the best places around. Starting the tour at the Vodno Mountain and taking cable car to reach the 66 metres high Millennial Cross is an ideal way to explore the natures of North Macedonia as well as learn more about the history behind it while enjoying the astonishing sightseeing. Later on heading down to Matka Canyon makes the tour even more remarkable as Canyon Matka is a truly a top attraction. On this tour, the travelers will enjoy their own private transport and a local English guide.

Canyon Matka is located west of central Skopje, North Macedonia, is one of the most popular destinations in Skopje and most visited from tourist. This unique place with great nature it's a wonderful place to visity during your visit in Skopje. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.

This is a medium to hard hiking tour to the most beautiful place near Skopje, the Matka Canyon. First of all, we will get to the Millennium Cross and see the amazing Skopje plane from above. Arriving in Matka you will witness the rich flora and fauna of this beautiful canyon. The Cave Vrelo, located near, is one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. Do not miss this tour.

With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Skopje Fortress, Matka Canyon, the Museum of National Struggle of Macedonia, and much more.

This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Mountain of Vodno, Macedonia This tour is a combination of some of the most famous landmarks around Skopje. Our first stop is Vodno (576m) Where you can take the cable car to rich to the top of the mountain. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Matka Canyon, Skopje Macedonia Matka Canyon is surrounded with mountains, great spots for photographers. beautiful nature and breathtaking landscapes. Boat trip ( 30-40 minutes) Visiting Vrelo cave which is considered to be one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe and the world. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Skopje old bazaar Skopje Republic of Macedonia Skopje Bazaar is over the Stone Bridge on the left side of Vardar. This is a part of the city with various and rich history, tradition, culture and architecture, nowadays there has been made a connection between the old and new, economy and trade, culture and tradition. Duration: 2 hours

Tour starts from VIP Arena Sports Center Boris Trajkovski, then we ride through few suburbs of Skopje reaching the point where River Treska is merging with River Vardar known as Sastav. From here we ride through Park in Saraj wich was very famous weekend destination in 1980s. From Saraj we ride to village Krushopek and Shisevo. When we reach village of Shisevo we ride near River Treska on the beautiful single track that ends near to Matka Power Plant – first power plant built in Macedonia which is still in use. On Matka Canyon there are lots of additional activities such as: boat trip to Cave Vrelo (one of the deepest underwater caves in the world), kayaking, hiking to the Saint Nikola Shishevski Monastery from XIV century and rock climbing. Also, there is option for lunch in local restaurant near Matka.

Spend a day visiting surroundings of Skopje! This tour is a perfect combination if you like nature combined with culture. Morning visit to Matka canyon and unforgettable boat ride to the entrance of cave Vrelo, one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe. Afternoon drive to Vodno mountain with visit to St Panteleimon monastery and with cable car to the top of the mountain and Millennium cross.

If you simply want to see the best and most important of Skopje, the highlights of the city and it’s surrounding with a private driver-guide, then this is your tour.

We will discover one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe, Matka. Visit the underwater cave Vrelo, which is on a good way to become the deepest underwater cave in the world, and admire its natural beauties. The canyon is home to many endemic species and rare types of birds and butterflies that can be seen wandering around. The other highlight of our tour is the unique Colourful Mosque, the landmark of Tetovo, where we will admire the magnificent work of art, in and outside.

In this tour, we will be able to see a few of the most interesting sites in the Skopje surrounding. We will visit the Millenium Cross and admire the view of the whole Skopje plain. We will visit the nearby village of Gorno Nerezi to see the beautiful Church of St. Panteleimon, situated in a Monastery complex. And the highlight of the tour will be the Matka Canyon. We will explore this beautiful place on foot, or take a boat ride to the Vrelo Cave. In the end, we will get back into our comfortable vehicle and drive back to Skopje.

Words are not sufficient to describe Matka Canyon. It harbours rare species, beautiful landscapes, caves, historic technology and outdoor activity centre. At only 15 km distance, Matka Canyon is the most popular nature place to visit near Skopje. The incredible water and landscapes are a must see. You can hike, canoe, kayak, visit a cave, rock climb, eat in a restaurant or just enjoy the view. It is also the first accumulation dam in Macedonia, with a power plant built in 1938. To visit Matka Canyon on a bicycle is even a greater adventure, taking you through a rural part of Skopje, passing villages, parks and crossing the Treska River over suspended bridges. It is a beautiful adventure for any season.

This is a creative, educational, entertaining, interactive VR Tour with online quizzes and discussions to spice up the virtual exploration of Macedonia's most notable landmarks. The panoramic 360-degree photos offer an authentic experience in exploring both exteriors and interiors, accompanied with an enjoyable fun-fact oriented narrative that enhances the participant's immersion during the visits to the locations. It's an excellent way to get to know the country before you actually travel there! Enjoy it.

This is your chance to make 3 one-day tours in a package for a lower price. You will be able to make 3 of the most beautiful one day tours from Skopje. On day 1 you will experience Ohrid, the Macedonian pearl, on day 2 explore the beautiful canyon Matka and visit the Unique painted Mosque in Tetovo, and on day 3 visit the amazing Kolesino waterfall near Strumica in the South-East of the country.