Tagestour nach Skopje, Nordmakedonien - Kleine Gruppe
Beschreibung
Es kann schwierig sein, die Vielfalt der Balkankultur zu würdigen, insbesondere wenn die Zeit in der Region begrenzt ist. Erkunden Sie die mazedonische Kultur auf einer Tagestour von Sofia nach Skopje und kreuzen Sie in nur einem Tag eine andere Hauptstadt des Balkans an. Genießen Sie die Gesellschaft von 2 professionellen Guides - einem aus Bulgarien und einem Einheimischen aus Mazedonien. Bereisen Sie die Strecke mit modernen Fahrzeugen und entdecken Sie Sehenswürdigkeiten wie die Skopje-Festung, das Gedenkhaus für Mutter Teresa und den Alten Basar. Während dieser Tagestour haben Sie die Möglichkeit, eine der bizarrsten Städte auf der Balkanhalbinsel zu besuchen. Skopje ist eine Mischung aus authentischen Monumenten aus der osmanischen Zeit und neuen neoklassizistischen Gebäuden mit reich verzierten Säulen und Nymphenfiguren auf dem Dach. Nach dem Umbau des neuen Zentrums im Rahmen des Projekts „Skopje 2014“ wurde die Stadt zu einem der beliebtesten Ziele in Osteuropa.
Tour-Optionen
Reiseverlauf
Unsere Tagestour nach Skopje beginnt mit der Abholung von Ihrem zentral gelegenen Hotel/Ihrer Unterkunft in Sofia um 08:00 Uhr. Nach etwa 4 Stunden Fahrt erreichen wir Skopje. Während der langen Fahrt lernen Sie die bulgarische Sichtweise hinsichtlich der Geschichte der Region kennen. Anschließend machen Sie eine zweistündige Stadtführung mit einem einheimischen mazedonischen Reiseleiter. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Geschichten über Jugoslawien und den modernen Lebensstil im Land von einem Einheimischen zu hören, was Ihr Erlebnis noch bereichern wird. Darüber hinaus vergleichen Sie die beiden historischen Interpretationen und ziehen Ihre eigenen Schlüsse. Die Höhepunkte, die Sie besuchen werden, sind die alte Festung, die Sultan-Murat-Moscheen und der alte Basar, wo wir die Möglichkeit haben, Karawansereien (Gasthäuser) aus der osmanischen Zeit zu besichtigen, als Skopje eines der wichtigsten Handelszentren auf dem Balkan war.
Historische Festung auf dem höchsten Punkt in Skopje, von wo aus Sie den atemberaubenden Blick über die Stadt genießen können.
Eine im 15. Jahrhundert erbaute Moschee aus osmanischer Zeit. Es ist ein Meisterwerk der architektonischen Errungenschaften des frühen Osmanischen Reiches.
Wir überqueren den Fluss Vardar an der Steinbrücke, der einzigen erhaltenen Brücke aus dem Mittelalter, und beginnen mit der Erkundung des neuen Teils der Stadt.
Wir werden den neuen neoklassizistischen Platz Mazedonien besuchen. Dort werden wir die größte Statue von Alexander dem Großen und seinem Vater Phillip II bewundern. Sie werden anhalten und die Geschichte der alten Mazedonier und die Abenteuer ihrer Herrscher kennenlernen.
Wir fahren weiter zum Haus der Mutter Teresa. Sie ist die berühmteste in Skopje geborene Person. Ihre Arbeit und ihr Beitrag zur Welt verdienen großen Respekt. Im Hausmuseum erfahren Sie mehr über ihre Geschichte und können ihr Leben anhand der großen Fotosammlung nachverfolgen. Die Wanderung endet am Gate Macedonia (neu errichteter Triumphbogen). Nach dem Rundgang haben Sie 2 Stunden Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um zu Mittag zu essen und die traditionelle mazedonische Küche zu probieren. Die Tour endet mit der Rückgabe in Ihrem Hotel in Sofia
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Abholorte & -zeiten
Wir holen Sie von Ihrer zentral gelegenen Unterkunft ab.
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Wichtige Informationen
- Kleinkinder können in einem Kinderwagen gefahren werden.
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Spezielle Sitze für Kleinkinder sind verfügbar.
- Reisende sollten mindestens eine gute Fitness haben.
- Bitte bringen Sie Ihren Reisepass mit und prüfen Sie, ob Sie wegen Grenzübertritts ein Visum benötigen
- Kinder müssen von einem Erwachsenen begleitet werden
Bewertungen(476)
This is a minivan trip taking approx 4 hours each way with 4 hours in Skopje. The guide picked us up on time and the trip to Skopje including the border crossing went smoothly. The guide even reminded us to switch off data roaming if we didn’t have a plan that covered North Macedonia. The Skopje tour itself was by a knowledgeable local guide who was obviously passionate about her culture and heritage while also giving some good practical tips to optimise the 2 hours of free time available after the tour. Skopje itself is well worth a visit I think we would return and spend a couple of nights there as 4 hours does not really do it justice. The trip back to Sofia was again smooth and we were back at our hotel before 8PM. Overall good value for money if tacked on to a visit to Sofia but if you can spend a few nights in Skopje.
I am so glad I did this trip as the day was wonderful. At first, I was worried that the drive to Skopje would be too much and that the day would be long, but that is not the case. The drive to and from actually took no more than 3.5 hours each time, but I think it’s because the border crossings went very quickly. The van is comfortable (see picture). The driver (Kiko) was friendly, hospitable, welcoming, engaging, and always made sure we were ok with toilet breaks. The female guide at Skopje (I forgot her name), was also friendly and engaging providing so much interesting information. The guide and the driver really took care of us. When arriving, you will have two hours with the guide, and two hours solo. Both solo time and time with the guide flew by. The guides will tell you so much about political history, architecture, people, and historic events and historic figures. This was a fun day. Don’t forget your passports, bottle of water, and sunscreen!
Ivan is a fantastic tour guide! He is very knowledgeable, great driver and strategic with out time. I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend!
Great experience with a friendly, knowledgeable guide (Tuni), small group (6 guests), comfortable transportation and convenient hotel pickup/drop off. Tuni ensured we had a hassle-free experience at the border crossing and comfort stops along the way to/from Skopje. The local Skopje guide (Laina?) was fantastic as well! We spent 2 hours learning the city's history and sites with her, then had 2 hours to explore on our own This is a great city to visit for anyone with an interest in Christian historical figures/events {Mother Theresa, Holy Savior Church, Saints Cyril & Methodius).
The tour of Skopje was amazing. The drive to and from, however, was harrowing. In fact, the driver got a ticket on the way back (he should've gotten several).
The driver was very grumpy from the start of the trip and looked like he didn’t want to be there… once we got in the car the he jammed my hand in between the car seat and had the audacity to look annoyed 😒
Dear Eva, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all passenger concerns seriously, and we would like to clarify the circumstances of your trip. From the very beginning, our guide’s priority was your safety and compliance with border regulations, as this was an international tour. When it was discovered that your passports had been forgotten, our driver immediately offered to turn back so you could retrieve them, despite the delay this caused to the schedule. Regarding the seat incident: while trying to assist your husband in changing seats, the guide moved the folding seat to help him out. Unfortunately, your hand was placed in the gap at that exact moment, leading to an accidental pinch. Our guide apologized immediately and paused the vehicle to ensure you were uninjured and to give you time to calm down. Although you chose to cancel the tour on the spot and your subsequent communication included inappropriate imagery toward our team, we decided to issue a full refund as a gesture of goodwill. We stand by our guide, who is one of our most highly-rated and polite professionals, and we wish you all the best.
Very nice vehicle, comfortable drive. Our guide was a nice man who was very knowledgeable and spent majority of the drive telling us about the history of Sofia and North Macedonia. Some people forgot their passports but obviously since you are going to a different country you need them.
Great day tour to North Macedonia. Dim is a knowledgable and fun tour guide who really knows and loves driving. Thanks for a fantastic day out of Bulgaria.
The tour was very good; Ivan was a safe driver and shared many interesting details with us. Despite the long drive, there was no boredom. The time in Skopje is not very long; the tour provided a good overview, and there was time to look at everything again at a leisurely pace. It makes you want more.
Unfortunately, my experience with this tour was disappointing. Instead of explaining Skopje's architecture, history, and landmarks, the guide spent most of the time talking about the political disputes between North Macedonia, Greece, and Bulgaria. The entire tour felt like a constant attempt to construct a heroic image of the past to justify the contemporary nation, constantly extolling the greatness of its ancestors. I understand the region's national pride and historical complexities, but tourists only care so much about politics. We were there to explore and understand the city, not to attend a lecture on historical vindication. Not recommended if you're looking for a typical sightseeing tour. I must also add a note about the round-trip transportation from Sofia. The driver (not the Skopje guide) was courteous and very helpful. Unfortunately, however, he had the terrifying flaw of constantly looking at his smartphone while driving. Such distraction while driving is unacceptable and completely undermined the tranquility and safety of the trip.
Dear traveler, In our opinion, understanding a place, a country, requires explanations and a context. I don't understand why you would complain that someone gives you all the information in a 2-hour walking tour, so you can really explore the place. Of course, it is up to the taste. This is why we have the option for a transportation-only, and explore on your own. Regarding the driving, we totally agree. In this case, you forgot to mention the border situation, and that a family was separated, the logistics have been disrupted, and new organisation had to be made, and adjust with the guide, who drove you to Skopje. We tried to help the traveler to be able to enter back in Bulgaria, and the guide had to receive instructions. We are sorry about that you felt unsafe, and the guide should have had a hands-free device, but it wasn't expected to have the necessity of that many calls. It is good when you put a review to put the context, as it is good to have such when exploring a city.
