Relaxed 11-Day North Macedonia Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Ohrid to Bitola and Skopje

Your relaxed road trip in North Macedonia continues on day 2 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know North Macedonia better by exploring the top attractions of Ohrid and beyond. With 2 nights left in Ohrid, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

Set aside time today to explore Ohrid Old Town, a standout neighborhood that reflects the essence of the city. While you're there, you'll also be within reach of some of the city's top landmarks, making it easy to maximize your day.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Ohrid and your accommodation.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of North Macedonia. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Ohrid, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Ohrid and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Ohrid!

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in North Macedonia more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Ohrid and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in North Macedonia!

Day 4 of your self-drive tour in North Macedonia offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Bitola for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in North Macedonia.

In Bitola, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in North Macedonia.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Bitola, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Bitola. The bars in Bitola make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across North Macedonia.

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip in North Macedonia, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Bitola and visit amazing attractions in Bitola and Nizhepole, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Bitola, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Bitola.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Bitola. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across North Macedonia.

On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across North Macedonia, you’ll explore the area around Bitola, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Bitola will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of North Macedonia.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Bitola and your accommodation.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Bitola, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Bitola.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in North Macedonia!

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip across North Macedonia offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Skopje, where you’ll stay for 3 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Skopje. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring the food culture in Skopje offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Skopje and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Skopje!

North Macedonia makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, North Macedonia also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Exploring the food culture in Skopje offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Skopje.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in North Macedonia!

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across North Macedonia by joining a traveler-approved tour in Ohrid. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Ohrid that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in North Macedonia more memorable.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in North Macedonia, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Skopje.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Toast to another amazing day in North Macedonia!

Day 10 of your easy, relaxed road trip through North Macedonia lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Ohrid, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

Continue your laid-back road trip in North Macedonia as you make your way to Ohrid. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Ohrid and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across North Macedonia.