Go rural to Lazaropole and Gari from Skopje
Going on this trip will be a real escape from everyday life. We will feel the nature in Mavrovo National Park and visit the most spiritual place in the country, St. John Monastery Bigorski. We will visit two old villages situated in Bistra mountain to feel the rural life in this part of Macedonia. Enjoy!
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Go rural to Lazaropole and Gari from Skopje
Pickup included
What's included in Go rural to Lazaropole and Gari from Skopje
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mavrovo Lake
We will be starting with a short walk in the Mavrovo National Park around the Mavrovo Lake.
Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski
Driving through the canyon of the river Radika, we make the next stop at St. John the Baptist of Bigorski Monastery, which is widely renowned as the most spiritual monastery in Macedonia. This 19th-century structure, erected upon both the ruins of an 11th-century church and the slopes of Mountain Bistra, is home to a small silver coffin allegedly containing the remains of St John himself.
Duf Waterfall
Next, we must see the nearby waterfalls of Duf, listen to the sounds of nature, and relax our senses.
Inclusions
- Transfers for the tour with a comfortable car/minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel in Skopje
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the entire tour
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee for Bigorski Monastery (approx. 2 EUR)
- Personal expenses
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up from your hotel or other preferred location in Skopje
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick you up from your hotel or other preferred location in Skopje
