Day Trips from Skopje
Skopje sits in the middle of North Macedonia, so canyons, lakes, wine country and ancient sites are all within reach for a day. Start with our top 10 day trips from Skopje, then pick a destination below.
Day Trips from Skopje
Day Trip from Skopje to Mavrovo National Park
Where to Stay in Skopje
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Getting Around Skopje
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Guide: Day Trips from Skopje
Close to Skopje (under 1 hour)
• Matka Canyon – boat rides, kayaking and cave visits; or book a private Matka tour.
• Tetovo – the Colorful Mosque and Arabati Baba Tekke.
1–2 hours away
• Stobi and the Tikveš wine region
• Kokino megalithic observatory
• Shtip and Gevgelija
Worth an overnight
Don’t miss Mavrovo National Park, Bitola and Heraclea, Prilep and Kratovo & Kuklica.
Ohrid is possible in a long day, but the lake deserves at least one night (see where to stay in Ohrid and how to get there) – especially during the Ohrid Summer Festival.
Winter trips
In winter, head to the slopes – see our guide to skiing near Skopje.