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North Macedonia in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 7-day North Macedonia itinerary through Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola with Archbishop Cathedral „St. Clement of Ohrid", Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Macedonia Square. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

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Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases
Skopje (day 1–2); Ohrid (day 3–5); Bitola (day 6–7)
Approximate cost of activities and meals
80–110 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.
Getting between places
Skopje -> Ohrid (about 119 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 food scene.
  • 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 Eski Burek Shop — Eski Burek Shop: 4.3★ (1,115 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Mustafa Pasha Mosque — Mustafa Pasha Mosque: 4.7★ (1,454 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Gostilnica Dukat — Gostilnica Dukat: 4.6★ (3,083 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Macedonia Square — Macedonia Square: 4.6★ (6,633 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Public Room — Public Room: good budget fit, 4.5★ (2,614 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Stone Bridge — Stone Bridge: 4.7★ (8,268 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Ohrid

  • 09:00 Hotel Arka — Modern design with cultural touches, perfect for exploring Skopje's food scene.
  • 10:00 Skopje -> Ohrid — Travel from Skopje to Ohrid. About 110km — train or coach is the usual option (~119 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
  • 15:00 Hotel Tino — Charming hotel with local cuisine, ideal for exploring Ohrid's rich culture.
  • Afternoon Chinar Tree — Chinar Tree: 4.6★ (3,347 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 4: Ohrid

  • Morning The Lion Ohrid — The Lion Ohrid: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,285 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning 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
  • Afternoon Leonardo Pizza — Leonardo Pizza: good budget fit, 4.4★ (2,528 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 5: Ohrid

  • Morning Belvedere — Belvedere: good budget fit, 4.1★ (3,245 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Church of Saint Sophia — Church of Saint Sophia: 4.7★ (3,112 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Restaurant Domakjinska Kukja — Restaurant Domakjinska Kukja: 4.9★ (769 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon Upper Gate of the Fortress — Upper Gate of the Fortress: 4.6★ (267 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Restaurant Kajche — Restaurant Kajche: 4.4★ (2,161 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Paragliding above Ohrid — Paragliding above Ohrid: 5.0★ (121 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Bitola

  • 09:00 Hotel Tino — Charming hotel with local cuisine, ideal for exploring Ohrid's rich culture.
  • 10:00 Ohrid -> Bitola — Travel from Ohrid to Bitola. Short hop (~45km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
  • 15:00 Hotel Epinal — Modern amenities with a focus on local culture, great for exploring Bitola's food scene.
  • 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 7: Bitola

  • Morning Restaurant Korzo — Restaurant Korzo: 4.0★ (1,464 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Magnolia Square — Magnolia Square: 4.6★ (1,499 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • 11:00 Hotel Epinal — Modern amenities with a focus on local culture, great for exploring Bitola's food scene.
  • 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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