Winter in North Macédoine
Skiing in the heart of the Balkans and authentic preserved traditions
Duration
6 days
From
€640/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
classique
Travelers
Couple, With friends, Solo
The spirit of travel
Located between the West and the East, close to the Mediterranean, on the remnants of Antiquity from the first Christian kingdoms and the great Ottoman period, <Macédoine represents a country where cultural heritage is incredibly dense and complex. You will discover its ancient history through its <archaeological sites well preserved and its religious monuments of incredible beauty. Added to this, the incredible <hospitality of its inhabitants and its <traditions kept intact, you will discover a way of life that has become rare in Europe through an exotic journey.
Set off to discover the country's emblematic sites, between the old town of Ohrid and its famous lake listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ancient remains of Heraclea Lyncestis and the historic quarters of Skopje. The Byzantine churches, perched monasteries and traces of the different civilizations that shaped the region testify to the richness of its past.
Beyond its heritage, Macédoine seduces with its varied landscapes, between mountains, green valleys and traditional villages.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Mavrovo & ski day, North Macedonia
Mavrovo → Mavrovo
After breakfast, head towards the Zare Lazarevski ski resort in the Mavrovo National Park. You will enjoy a magnificent snowy landscape around Lake Mavrovo offering a sublime postcard-perfect setting.
Drop off your luggage in your room and enjoy free time to take advantage of the spa. Put on your ski suits and head to the slopes of Zare Lazarevski resort located just a few minutes from your hotel. Set off for two days of skiing at the largest ski resort in North Macédoine.
Lunch at the foot of the resort. Continue your free skiing day in the afternoon or return to your hotel to enjoy the spa.
Mavrovo & ski day, North Macedonia
After breakfast, get back on the road to Skopje.
On the way, make a stop in the city of Tetovo and visit its Painted Mosque of Sarena Dzamija dating from the 15th century. Painted inside and out, it represents one of the most beautiful mosques in Macédoine.
You will also visit the Tekke Arabati Baba, which remained the world headquarters of the Bektashi (Muslim religious movement) until 1912.
Lunch in Skopje.
Start a guided tour of Skopje. Stroll through its new city center with its stone bridge "Kameni Most" that divides the city into two parts with the old Ottoman bazaar "Čaršija". You will have the opportunity to climb up to its fortress "Tvrdina Kale" offering panoramic views of the city.
Mavrovo → Skopje
Mavrovo - Skopje, North Macedonia
After breakfast, free morning at your hotel.
OPTION : Visit the Canyon Matka, a must-see destination in Macédoine offering unique calm and serenity during the winter season. Embark on a boat to discover the Vrelo caves, considered among the deepest underwater caves in the world.
Skopje, North Macedonia
After breakfast, free time until your transfer to Skopje airport for your return flight.
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- All additional expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips
- Insurance
- The round-trip flight
- Care and services not included in the hotel spa
Included
- Airport - city - airport transfers
- Your English-speaking guide accompanying you throughout the tour
- Transport during the circuit
- Nights in your 3* and 4* hotels with breakfasts (local standards according to availability) on a double room basis
- Half-board with dinners from day 1 to day 5
- Two days of Skiing at Zare Lazarevski – Equipment and Ski Pass Included
- Your hotel with Spa in your ski resort
- The boat trip in Matka Canyon
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant en Macédoine du Nord dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.
Passeport
Pour entrer en Macédoine du Nord, votre passeport doit être valide au minimum trois mois après la date de fin de séjour prévue et comporter au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).
Les ressortissants de l'Union européenne peuvent également entrer en Macédoine du Nord avec une carte d'identité nationale en cours de validité.
Séjour touristique sans visa
Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques.
Cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 90 jours sur une période de 180 jours sur le territoire macédonien.
Les autorités peuvent également demander :
un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),
une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,
une réservation d'hébergement ou une adresse d'hébergement sur place.
Enregistrement auprès des autorités locales
Tout voyageur séjournant en Macédoine du Nord est tenu de s'enregistrer auprès des autorités locales dans les 24 heures suivant son arrivée. En pratique, cette formalité est généralement effectuée automatiquement par l'hôtel ou l'établissement d'hébergement.
En cas de séjour chez un particulier (famille, ami), le voyageur ou son hôte doit procéder à cet enregistrement auprès du bureau de police le plus proche. Le non-respect de cette obligation peut entraîner des difficultés lors du passage à la frontière à la sortie du territoire.
Voyage avec des enfants
Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre document de voyage valide (passeport ou carte d'identité pour les ressortissants UE) couvrant la durée du séjour.
Dans certains pays européens, lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un de ses parents, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence.
Autres nationalités
Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat de Macédoine du Nord de leur pays de résidence.
Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.
Votre agence locale vous encourage à prendre connaissance du contrat spécifique élaboré avec notre partenaire CHAPKA ASSURANCES et AXA ASSISTANCE.
Pour souscrire à une assurance, connaître les garanties et les tarifs, suivez le lien ci-dessous.
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Spécifiques à nos voyages, nous suggérons fortement d’y souscrire.
Si vous choisissez de souscrire à l’une de ces formules, la convention détaillant l’ensemble des garanties et les modalités de déclaration du sinistre sont disponibles sur le site Internet de l'assureur.
Votre agence locale en aura connaissance, mais seul le participant est responsable du respect des procédures de déclaration de tout sinistre. Le participant doit donc conserver cette convention avec lui pendant toute la durée de son voyage.
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Travel with peace of mind — I'll handle the insuranceFrequently asked questions
To enter North Macedonia, a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your entry date is required. An identity card may be accepted in certain cases. Check current conditions with the North Macedonian consular authorities before your departure, as requirements depend on your nationality.
Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.
You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.
For a tailor-made quality trip, budget between 100 and 170 euros per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transport and activities. International flights (200-450 euros return) are additional. The country is very affordable, with Lake Ohrid as its cultural jewel.
Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.
Absolutely. We tailor each itinerary to match our travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed pacing, family-friendly accommodations, engaging educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to captivate children with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until it's perfect. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST guarantee (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
Let's talk about your adventure — Skopje and Surroundings
Explorer of the Pristine Balkans, based in Pristina, Kosovo
North Macedonia is a discreet destination, but very captivating. It reveals itself in the details: a village, a shared meal, a mountain road, an exchange by the lake.
— Quentin
