9 days in Skopje Itinerary

A melting pot of cultures from Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Yugoslavian rule, Skopje serves as the nation's eclectic capital.

Let the collections at Archaeological Museum of Macedonia and Museum of Macedonian Struggle capture your imagination. Step out of the city life by going to Lake Matka and Mountain of Vodno. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Skopje: Tikves Winery (in Kavadarci), Stobi (in Palikura) and Stone town of Kuklica (in Kratovo). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Clement of Ohrid, delve into the distant past at Daut Pasha Hamam, don't miss a visit to Markovi Kuli (Marko's Towers), and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mustafa Pasha Mosque.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Skopje trip planner.

If you are flying in from Poland, the closest major aiport is Skopje International Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.