8 days in Skopje Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mavrovo National Park and Xhamia E Larme. Get out of town with these interesting Skopje side-trips: Mavrovo Lake (in Mavrovo), Stobi (in Palikura) and Tose Proeski Memorial House (in Krusevo). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Matka, don't miss a visit to Markovi Kuli (Marko's Towers), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mustafa Pasha Mosque, and take in the views from The Stone Bridge.

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If you are flying in from Iceland, the closest major aiport is Skopje International Airport. June in Skopje sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.