6-Day North Macedonia Road Trip from Ohrid traveling east to Skopje

Photo of breathtaking view of Saint John at Kaneo in the morning in the city of Ohrid.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through North Macedonia.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in North Macedonia. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 4 nights in Ohrid and 1 night in Skopje, experiencing the ultimate road trip in North Macedonia. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Ohrid, Lubanishta, Peshtani, and Skopje. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in North Macedonia you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Ohrid, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in North Macedonia, including the stunning Church of Saint John the Theologian and Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in North Macedonia. From the magnificent Stone Bridge in Skopje to the breathtaking City Park and Skopje Zoo, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Monastery of Saint Naum and learn more about the unique Museum „The Bay of Bones“ to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Ohrid, Lubanishta, Peshtani, and Skopje, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of North Macedonia. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in North Macedonia.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in North Macedonia. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through North Macedonia.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in North Macedonia.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything North Macedonia has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of North Macedonia. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in North Macedonia extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in North Macedonia fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in North Macedonia today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Aerial view of Samuel's Fortress and Plaosnik at Ohrid in North Macedonia.Ohrid / 4 nights
Panoramic view of Skopje town with Vodno hill in the background.Skopje / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of aerial drone view at the monastery of Saint Naum on Macedonia.Monastery of Saint Naum
Photo of Skopje Zoo, Macedonia.Skopje Zoo
Photo of Archaeological Museum of Macedonia and famous Stone Bridge in downtown of Skopje.Stone Bridge in Skopje
Skopje City ​​Park, Centar, Skopje, Municipality of Centar, City of Skopje, Skopje Region, North MacedoniaSkopje City Park
Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Southwestern Region, North MacedoniaAncient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid
Church of Saint John the Theologian, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Southwestern Region, North MacedoniaChurch of Saint John the Theologian
The Bay of Bones, Municipality of Ohrid, Southwestern Region, North MacedoniaThe Bay of Bones
Memorial House of Mother Teresa, Centar, Skopje, Municipality of Centar, City of Skopje, Skopje Region, North MacedoniaMemorial House of Mother Teresa
Photo of St. Sofia church in Ohrid in a beautiful summer day, Republic of Macedonia.Church of St Sophia
Chinar Tree, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Southwestern Region, North MacedoniaChinar Tree
Square Macedonia, Centar, Skopje, Municipality of Centar, City of Skopje, Skopje Region, North MacedoniaSquare „Macedonia“
Old City Park, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Southwestern Region, North MacedoniaOld City Park
Photo of beautiful view of the Skopje Fortress (Kale Fortress) in Skopje, Macedonia.Skopje Fortress
Photo of St. Clement’s Church in Ohrid, North Macedonia.Church of St Clement of Ohrid
Photo of historical part of unesco listed town ohrid is located next to the ohrid lake and spread all over the hill with fortress of tzar samuel at the top.Ohrid
Photo of Three horse fountain at the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle in the centre of Skopje city, North Macedonia.Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
Photo of aerial view of Samuel's Fortress and Plaosnik at Ohrid in North Macedonia.Plaošnik
Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon, Ohrid, Municipality of Ohrid, Southwestern Region, North MacedoniaChurch of Saints Clement and Panteleimon
Bay of Bones Museum - Entrance

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Day 1 – Ohrid - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Ohrid - arrival day

  • Ohrid - Arrival day
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  • Chinar Tree
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Your road trip adventure in North Macedonia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Ohrid. You’ll stay in Ohrid for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Ohrid has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Chinar Tree. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,301 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 Ohrid, Leonardo Pizza. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,678 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid is Biljana's Springs Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

Locals recommend Pizza Nemo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Ohrid also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Ohrid is Cuba Libre Beach & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,497 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Ohrid is Irish Pub Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in North Macedonia!

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Day 2 – Ohrid, Lubanishta, and Peshtani

Day 2

Day 2 – Ohrid, Lubanishta, and Peshtani

  • Ohrid
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Drive 84 km, 2 hours 56 min

  • Church of St Sophia
  • The Bay of Bones
  • Bay of Bones Museum - Entrance
  • Monastery of Saint Naum
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On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Ohrid, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Ohrid.

Today you'll explore the city of Ohrid. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Church of St. Sophia. This incredible attraction is an eastern orthodox church and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,164 visitors.

Museum „The Bay of Bones“ is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ohrid. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,473 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ohrid is Bay of Bones Museum - Entrance. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 550 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Monastery of Saint Naum. This monastery and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,992 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 Ohrid.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid, like Restaurant "Sv. Sofija". This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

Pizza Via Sacra is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Ohrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 591 customers.

Locals enjoy Panorama, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Ohrid. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ohrid, Corner Bistro. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Le Petit Bistro Lihnidos. This bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,400 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 3 – Ohrid

Day 3

Day 3 – Ohrid

  • Ohrid
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Drive 3 km, 55 min

  • Church of Saint John the Theologian
  • Old City Park
  • Plaošnik
  • Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon
  • Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid
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On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Ohrid, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Ohrid.

Today you'll explore the city of Ohrid. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Church of Saint John the Theologian. This incredible attraction is a church and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,327 visitors.

Old City Park is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ohrid. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,687 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ohrid is Plaošnik. This amazing attraction is an archaeological site and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 712 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon. This church and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 616 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,761 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 Ohrid.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid, like Kebapchilnitsa "Vkusno". This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,830 customers.

Belvedere is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Ohrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 2,265 customers.

Locals enjoy Restaurant „Aleksandrija“, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Ohrid. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ohrid, Irish Pub Five. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 413 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Shilla - coffee & bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 448 customers.

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

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Day 4 – Skopje

Day 4

Day 4 – Skopje

  • Skopje
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Drive 180 km, 2 hours 51 min

  • Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
  • Stone Bridge in Skopje
  • Square „Macedonia“
  • Memorial House of Mother Teresa
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in North Macedonia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Skopje. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Skopje. You’ll stay in Skopje for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Skopje’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Skopje, start your day with a visit to the amazing Museum of the Macedonian Struggle. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 876 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Stone Bridge in Skopje. This footbridge and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,846 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Macedonia Square to make the most of your road trip across North Macedonia. The spectacular Macedonia Square is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,664 visitors.

The lovely Mother Theresa Memorial House is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,561 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Skopje has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Skopje. Skopje offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restaurant Skopski Merak. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 3,862 reviews.

The remarkable Pelister is another top restaurant in Skopje we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,679 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant „Gino“ is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,901 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Skopje, the fantastic Badu bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,086 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful St. Patrick. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,104 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Amigos. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in North Macedonia!

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Day 5 – Skopje and Ohrid

Day 5

Day 5 – Skopje and Ohrid

  • Skopje
  • Ohrid
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Drive 175 km, 3 hours 30 min

  • Skopje Fortress
  • Church of St Clement of Ohrid
  • Skopje City Park
  • Skopje Zoo
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You’ll stay in Ohrid for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Skopje today is Skopje Fortress. This excellent attraction is an archaeological site that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,809 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Church of St. Clement of Ohrid, an outstanding cathedral, in the city of Skopje. Around 1,607 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Skopje is City Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,026 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Skopje Zoo. This zoo and place of interest is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,819 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of North Macedonia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in North Macedonia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Ohrid.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid, Restoran Stanica. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 566 customers.

Locals recommend Brioni 2008 as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid. Brioni 2008 is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 250 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ohrid is Royal View. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 616 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Ohrid, Jazz Inn. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 317 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Sky Corner. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 465 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through North Macedonia with a toast!

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Day 6 – Ohrid - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Ohrid - departure day

  • Ohrid - Departure day
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  • Ohrid
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Day 6 of your road trip in North Macedonia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Ohrid 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.

Ohrid is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Ohrid. This city and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,053 visitors.

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

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

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