Skopje: Matka, St. Panteleimon, Millennium Cross Tour & Brunch

Chair, Macedonia



Have an unforgettable experience with our tour visiting the Millennium Cross, the early Byzantine Church of St. Panteleimon where the Renaissance started& the Matka Canyon where we will have a picnic.

Highlights

  • Visit the largest cross in Europe
  • Learn a lot about Byzantine art from the curator at the Church St. Panteleimon
  • Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Matka Canyon
  • Visit one of the deepest caves in the world Vrelo Cave (boat trip costs extra)
  • Enjoy the picnic with Macedonian wine

Description

We will welcome you at the meeting point with welcome coffee/tea. Then, board our comfortable, air-conditioned van for the journey to your first destination: the beautiful Mount Vodno.

From Sredno Vodno we will visit the Millennium Cross by cable car, from where you will have a wonderful view of Skopje. Then we return to middle Vodno and continue our adventure to the early Byzantine church of St. Panteleimon which is located in a monastery complex where you will have the opportunity to admire the unique frescoes from the 12th century with which the renaissance begins.

Our third destination will be one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe, Matka Canyon. You will have the opportunity to visit one of the deepest caves in the world, the Vrelo cave. During the stay, we will enjoy the amazing beauty of nature, having a picnic with sandwiches, wine, juices, bottled water, coffee, and tea.

Includes

  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver during the tour
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Wine
  • Sandwiches

Excludes

  • Cable car ticket 100 den/1.6 eur
  • Entry fee to St. Panteleimon 120 den/2 eur
  • Boat trip to Vrelo Cave 500 den/8.5 eur

Important Information

  • The cable car does not run on Mondays or on the last Tuesday of the month
  • Tour timing is flexible depending on the mood of most guests, so please note that the tour may last longer
  • Not recommended for guests limited in time

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to the Millennium Cross via cable car, the Church of St. Panteleimon with a Byzantine art curator, Matka Canyon, Vrelo Cave (boat trip extra), and a picnic with Macedonian wine.
The Millennium Cross is located on Mount Vodno near Skopje, Macedonia.
Yes, a boat trip inside Vrelo Cave is available during the visit but it requires an additional fee.
The tour uses a comfortable, air-conditioned van to travel between locations.
Yes, a curator at the Church of St. Panteleimon explains the Byzantine art on site.
The tour begins at a designated meeting point in Skopje, where participants receive welcome coffee or tea.
Yes, the tour includes a picnic where you can enjoy Macedonian wine.
The tour operates year-round; check the website for current availability and hours.
The cable car ride to the Millennium Cross takes just a few minutes, offering panoramic views of Skopje.
The tour is generally suitable for most ages, but check details on accessibility and activity levels before booking.

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