5 days in Skopje Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Matka Canyon as well as Holocaust Memorial Centre. Change things up with these side-trips from Skopje: Kokino (in Staro Nagorichane), Saint Joachim Osogovski (in Kriva Palanka) and Xhamia E Larme (in Tetovo). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Matka, admire the architecture and history at Memorial House of Mother Teresa, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and shop like a local with Old Bazaar, Skopje.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Skopje tour planner.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiport is Skopje International Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.