Skopje – Stobi: Roman and Ancient Tour
Explore the ancient and Roman history of Macedonia with the Skopje – Stobi tour. Guided walking tours at Tumba Madzari, Scupi, Kale, the Skopje Aqueduct, and Stobi, with panoramic views, workshops, and cultural activities. The tour can be organized for a minimum of 6–8 participants. All other requests will be canceled.
Included in price:
- Organized transport by minibus or bus from Skopje to each location
- Walking tours at each archaeological site with a licensed guide
- Tickets for all visited sites (Tumba Madzari, Scupi, Kale, Aqueduct, Stobi)
- Explanations of the history, culture, and archaeological discoveries at each site
- Panoramic and photo spots at the sites
- Workshops for children and adults (replicas of artifacts, mosaics)
- Short presentations on ancient food and culture
Not included in price:
- Food and drinks during the trip (unless included in a special package)
- Personal transport to Skopje or from the final location of the tour
- Accommodation
- Additional personal activities not included in the tour program
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the most significant archaeological sites from ancient and Roman times in Macedonia. Tourists use organized transport between locations, while walking tours are guided at each site. The tours combine history, culture, and engaging activities suitable for all ages.
Locations and Description
Tumba Madzari (Skopje)
Location: Eastern part of Skopje
Period: Neolithic and Bronze Age (around 5000–1200 BCE)
Discoveries: Pottery, stone tools, remains of houses and hearths
Significance: One of the oldest prehistoric sites in Skopje, important for understanding the development of human settlements
Activities: Guided walking tour through the site, explanations of prehistoric life and daily activities of its ancient inhabitants
Scupi (Skopje)
Location: Northeast of central Skopje, near the village of Zlokukani
Period: Roman city (1st–4th century CE)
Discoveries: Streets, baths, necropolises, remains of residential and public buildings
Significance: Strategic Roman city that connected the region to the entire Roman Empire
Activities: Walking tour through streets and baths, explanations of Roman customs and daily life
Old Skopje Fortress (Kale)
Location: Hill above the Vardar River in central Skopje
Period: From ancient times to the Ottoman period
Discoveries: Medieval and ancient walls and towers
Significance: Strategic fortress that protected Skopje through the centuries
Activities: Walking tour, panoramic views of the city, photography
Skopje Aqueduct
Location: East of Skopje, near Chifte Amam
Period: Roman period (1st–4th century CE)
Discoveries: Stone arches that transported water from nearby springs to the city
Significance: Example of Roman engineering skill and an important water supply structure
Activities: Walking tour along the aqueduct, explanations of Roman hydraulic technology, photography
Stobi (Gradsko)
Location: Near the town of Gradsko, on the road Veles–Demir Kapija
Period: Ancient and Early Byzantine city, 1st–6th century CE
Discoveries: Theater, baths, basilica with mosaics, palace, synagogue, necropolises
Significance: The largest archaeological site in Macedonia, an important trade and cultural center
Activities: Walking tour of the site, exploring mosaics, theater, and basilica, photography
Additional Activities
Workshops for children and adults to create replicas of artifacts and mosaics
Panoramic and photo spots at each site
Short presentations on ancient food and culture
Opportunities to combine with other nearby activities, such as cycling paths, kayaking, or hiking
Transport and Logistics
Transport: Organized minibus or bus from Skopje to each location
Walking tour: All site visits are guided and on foot
Duration:
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Half-day tour: Tumba Madzari, Scupi, Kale, and Aqueduct (around 5–6 hours)
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Full-day tour: Skopje and Stobi (around 8–9 hours)
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