North Macedonia in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Skopje (day 1–2); Mavrovo (day 3–5); Ohrid (day 6–8); Bitola (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

50–70 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Skopje -> Mavrovo (about 81 min); Mavrovo -> Ohrid (about 79 min); Ohrid -> Bitola (about 64 min)

Day 1: Skopje

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Arka — Modern design with cultural touches, perfect for exploring Skopje's rich history and cuisine.
• Afternoon Archbishop Cathedral „St. Clement of Ohrid" — Archbishop Cathedral „St. Clement of Ohrid": 4.8★ (2,611 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Matto Napoletano — Matto Napoletano: 4.7★ (4,109 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Skopje

• Morning Silbo — Silbo: 4.5★ (4,439 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Six course dinner & Macedonian wine pairing at Dropstop Gastrobar — Six course dinner & Macedonian wine pairing at Dropstop Gastrobar: 5.0★ (26 reviews), good budget fit
• Afternoon CARDAK — CARDAK: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,823 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Stone Bridge — Stone Bridge: 4.7★ (8,268 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Restaurant „Old House“ — Restaurant „Old House“: 4.6★ (3,408 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Macedonia Square — Macedonia Square: 4.6★ (6,633 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Mavrovo

• 09:00 Hotel Arka — Modern design with cultural touches, perfect for exploring Skopje's rich history and cuisine.
• 10:00 Skopje -> Mavrovo — Travel from Skopje to Mavrovo. Short hop (~66km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Mavrovo — Nestled in nature, great for a moderate pace and exploring the outdoors.
• Afternoon Church of Saint Nicholas — Church of Saint Nicholas: 5.0★ (3 reviews), fits the city's character
• Evening Restaurant Korab Trnica — Restaurant Korab Trnica: good budget fit, 4.3★ (299 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Mavrovo

• Morning Konak — Konak: good budget fit, 4.5★ (67 reviews)
• Morning Church of the Holy Mother of God — Church of the Holy Mother of God: 4.7★ (3 reviews), fits the city's character
• Afternoon Pizza - Restaurant Medenica — Pizza - Restaurant Medenica: 4.7★ (227 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Church of Saints Cyril & Methodius — Church of Saints Cyril & Methodius: 4.9★ (23 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character
• Evening Restaurant Gozba — Restaurant Gozba: good budget fit, 4.6★ (250 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Hotel Exclusive — Hotel Exclusive: 3.5★ (2 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character

Day 5: Mavrovo

• Morning SWEET SPOT — SWEET SPOT: 4.9★ (63 reviews), good budget fit
• Morning Church of Saint John the Baptist — Church of Saint John the Baptist: 4.5★ (11 reviews), fits the city's character
• Afternoon Glamour — Glamour: good budget fit, 4.4★ (380 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon River Ribnichka — River Ribnichka: 4.5★ (13 reviews), fits the city's character
• Evening Nena Pizza & Pasta — Nena Pizza & Pasta: good budget fit, 4.9★ (41 reviews)
• Evening Кичинички Камен — Кичинички Камен: 5.0★ (12 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character

Day 6: Ohrid

• 09:00 Hotel Mavrovo — Nestled in nature, great for a moderate pace and exploring the outdoors.
• 10:00 Mavrovo -> Ohrid — Travel from Mavrovo to Ohrid. Short hop (~63km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Tino — Perfectly located for cultural exploration and local dining experiences.
• Afternoon St. Clement of Ohrid City Square - Ohrid — St. Clement of Ohrid City Square - Ohrid: 4.7★ (2,059 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Vkusno Kebap Shop — Vkusno Kebap Shop: good budget fit, 4.4★ (4,127 reviews)

Day 7: Ohrid

• Morning Restaurant Kajche — Restaurant Kajche: 4.4★ (2,161 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Upper Gate of the Fortress — Upper Gate of the Fortress: 4.6★ (267 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Belvedere — Belvedere: good budget fit, 4.1★ (3,245 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Church of the Virgin Mary Peribleptos — Church of the Virgin Mary Peribleptos: 4.8★ (594 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Di Angolo Pizzeria — Di Angolo Pizzeria: good budget fit, 4.5★ (2,010 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ohrid Boardwalk — Ohrid Boardwalk: 4.7★ (923 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Ohrid

• Morning Bakery Lihnida — Bakery Lihnida: 4.3★ (773 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Chinar Tree — Chinar Tree: 4.6★ (3,347 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Leonardo Pizza — Leonardo Pizza: good budget fit, 4.4★ (2,528 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Plaoshnik Archaeological park — Plaoshnik Archaeological park: 4.6★ (991 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Utarna Terrace — Utarna Terrace: 4.9★ (1,231 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Church of St. John at Kaneo — Church of St. John at Kaneo: 4.9★ (5,887 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 9: Bitola

• 09:00 Hotel Tino — Perfectly located for cultural exploration and local dining experiences.
• 10:00 Ohrid -> Bitola — Travel from Ohrid to Bitola. Short hop (~45km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Epinal — Centrally located with a focus on local culture and cuisine, perfect for couples.
• Afternoon House of the Army — House of the Army: 4.8★ (414 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Pub Bourbon Street — Pub Bourbon Street: 4.6★ (1,053 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 10: Bitola

• Morning Jagoda Meze Bar — Jagoda Meze Bar: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,036 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Clock Tower — Clock Tower: 4.7★ (2,886 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel Epinal — Centrally located with a focus on local culture and cuisine, perfect for couples.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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