6-Day North Macedonia Road Trip from Skopje to Ohrid

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 and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Skopje is the DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,715 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star hotels, like the Best Western Hotel Turist. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 guests.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Skopje is the Hotel De KOKA. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,605 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Skopje, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Skopje has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Mustafa Pasha Türbe. This attraction is a türbe and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 630 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje, St. Patrick. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,104 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje is Old City House. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

Locals recommend Amigos as one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,337 customers.

Skopje also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Skopje is Temov brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-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 Skopje City Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,594 visitors.

Church of St. Clement of Ohrid is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Skopje. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,408 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Skopje is Memorial House of Mother Teresa. This amazing attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,204 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Square „Macedonia“. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,650 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Stone Bridge in Skopje. This footbridge is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,098 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 Sidro 2. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,084 customers.

Temov brewery is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Skopje. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 878 customers.

Locals enjoy Tsentar Bar, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Skopje. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Skopje, Van Gogh Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kasha Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 383 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 Ohrid, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. 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 16,535 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable NI Institute and Museum Bitola. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,673 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Clock Tower. This must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,910 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated National Park „Pelister“. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,140 visitors.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Ohrid is the 4-star Villa & Winery Mal Sveti Kliment. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 236 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Biljana's Springs Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,279 customers.

Locals also recommend Panorama, another of the best restaurants in Ohrid. Panorama is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Irish Pub Five. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 413 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Irish Pub Dublin to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ohrid, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,208 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Shilla - coffee & bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Shilla - coffee & bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 448 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!

On day 4 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 1 night 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 4.9 out of 5 stars from 2,903 visitors.

Ancient Macedonian Theatre of Ohrid is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Ohrid. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,326 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Ohrid is Old City Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,605 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Chinar Tree. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,957 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Monastery of Saint Naum. This monastery is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,078 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 Brioni 2008. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 250 customers.

Sky Corner is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Ohrid. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 465 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Octava Lounge Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 329 customers.

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

You’ll stay in Skopje for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Duf today is Bigorski Monastery St John the Baptist. This excellent attraction is a place of worship that has been rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,744 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Resort Mavrovo, an outstanding must-see tourist destination, in the town of Duf. Around 799 travelers rated this attraction with 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Duf is National park Mavrovo. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,754 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 town, 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 could then travel to Canyon Matka for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 8,097 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Skopje is the 4-star hotel Best Western Hotel Turist. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,057 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 5-star hotel. The DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Skopje. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,715 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Hotel De KOKA. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,605 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje, Restaurant National. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 723 customers.

Locals recommend Gluvo Kuche/Deaf Dog as one of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje. Gluvo Kuche/Deaf Dog is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 315 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Skopje is Fish Restoran. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 738 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Skopje, Chillin' Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 239 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Woodstock Craft Beer & Rock. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 474 customers.

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

Day 6 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.

Skopje Fortress is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Skopje. This archaeological site and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,603 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 SushiCo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 724 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Sidro for your last chance at a meal in the city of Skopje. The Sidro restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 575 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Kaj Babe Fish Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 425 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!