5-Day North Macedonia road trip from Skopje to Bitola and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in North Macedonia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Skopje. You’ll stay in Skopje for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Skopje has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Stone Bridge in Skopje. This attraction is a footbridge and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,846 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje, Restaurant Skopski Merak. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,862 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje is Pelister. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,679 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant „Gino“ as one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,901 customers.

Skopje also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Skopje is Badu bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,086 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Skopje is St. Patrick. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,104 customers.

Locals also enjoy Amigos. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in North Macedonia!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Skopje, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Skopje.

Today you'll explore the city of Skopje. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Church of St. Clement of Ohrid. This incredible attraction is a cathedral and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,607 visitors.

Mother Theresa Memorial House is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Skopje. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,561 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Skopje is Skopje Fortress. This amazing attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,809 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Museum of Contemporary Art. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 540 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in North Macedonia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Skopje.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje, like Old City House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

Restaurant Baba Cana is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Skopje. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,357 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Skopje, The Gallery Café. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,212 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Tribeca Restaurant & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

Bar „Longplej“ is another of the best bars in the city of Skopje. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 682 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through North Macedonia!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in North Macedonia. Today, you'll wake up in Skopje and embark on a scenic drive to Bitola, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Skopje before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Skopje. This attraction is a čaršija that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19,269 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Čifte Hammam. This attraction, a beloved hammam, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,851 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Lesnovo monastery. This attraction is a monastery that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,038 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Kus Kus. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 968 customers.

Locals also recommend Jagoda Meze Bar, another of the best restaurants in Bitola. Jagoda Meze Bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 812 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Lounge Bar Manaki. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 551 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bourbon Street to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bitola, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Pajton. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cafe Pajton has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 635 customers.

Porta Jazz is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 474 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in North Macedonia, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in North Macedonia. Today, you'll wake up in Bitola and embark on a scenic drive to Skopje, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bitola and Pelagonia Region before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Bitola. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Clock Tower, Bitola. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,222 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible NI Institute and Museum Bitola. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,219 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Bitola is the stunning Heraclea Lyncestis. This archaeological site and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,152 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable The Toshe Proeski Memorial House. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,061 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Pelagonia Region, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Skopje. When you arrive in Skopje you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Daily Food & Wine. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 984 customers.

After dinner, visit Temov brewery to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Skopje, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tsentar Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Tsentar Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

Lounge bar „Bonimi“ is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 708 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in North Macedonia, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 5 of your road trip in North Macedonia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Skopje before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

City Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Skopje. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,026 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Skopje and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in North Macedonia.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Skopje at Vodenica Mulino before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Matto Napoletano for your last chance at a meal in the city of Skopje. The Matto Napoletano restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 694 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Skopje. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in North Macedonia!