Ancient Macedonia
Our North Macedonia Holidays
Ancient Macedonia tour
Explore eastern Bulgaria, northern Greece and Macedonia.
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia holiday
Escape the crowds and explore hidden Europe
Macedonia holiday, self guided walking
Explore the rural and remote National parks of Macedonia
Cycling holiday in Macedonia & Northern Albania
Exciting cycling that equally challenges and rewards
Dubrovnik to Athens tour
Join us on a whirlwind adventure through the Balkans
Balkans overland tours, small group
Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro & Bosnia.
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia holiday
See 3 countries on this 10 day tour
Balkans cycling holiday
Some of the most unexplored routes in the Balkans
Republic of North Macedonia walking holiday, small group
Walking trip with monasteries, ancient lakes and wineries
Western Balkans small group holiday
Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro
Kosovo, Albania & North Macedonia holiday
Travel through the valleys, towns and mountainscapes
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia tour
National parks, historic cities and rural traditions
Group tours of the Balkans
Discover Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro & Bosnia
Bulgaria, Macedonia and Kosovo tour in the Balkans
Macedonia tour, with side trips to Bulgaria and Kosovo
History tours of Ancient Macedonia
Touring the historic sites and cities of Ancient Macedonia and the lost empire of Alexander the Great is bound to hold significant appeal for history buffs, not only to see what are often extremely well-preserved monuments, but also to get a firmer grasp on the colourful cultural contrasts between countries whose pasts are deeply entwined.Heraclea, North Macedonia
Built by King Philip II in the 4th century BC and later taken over by the Romans, Heraclea was abandoned after an earthquake in the 5th century AD, but its ruins, including a small basilica and some beautiful mosaics, survived. A Roman theatre which would have been used for gladiator exhibitions has also been excavated, based solely on the discovery of a ticket made of bone.
Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
A key destination on North Macedonia holidays, Lake Ohrid was known as the ‘Jerusalem of the Balkans’ for the staggering number of religious sites that lined its shores. Among the most treasured historic landmarks here are the Sveti Naum Monastery, the Samoil Fortress and the dramatic Church of Sveti Jovan at Kaneo.
Pella, Greece
The birthplace of Alexander the Great in 356BC, Pella was a powerful seaport and the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedon. Archaeological excavations have revealed stunning mosaics, streets of colonnaded houses with frescoed walls, over 1,000 tombs and the remains of a huge palace. A fascinating museum here does a superb job of bringing ancient Pella to life.
Founded in the 10th century and still inhabited by a sizeable population of monks, Rila Monastery is a work of art, renowned for its wood carvings, porticos and vibrant frescoes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the biggest visitor attractions in Bulgaria and a site of great religious significance, set amid a beautiful nature park.
Across a turbulent history, Skopje has passed from empire to empire. Now capital of North Macedonia, the city is overlooked by the Kale Fortress. Much of the city’s historic architecture was sadly destroyed by an earthquake, but many Ottoman buildings remain, including many mosques and Turkish baths. The old bazaar is superbly preserved and as busy as ever, a must-see, as is the controversial statue of Alexander the Great on horseback in the main square.
Our top North Macedonia Holiday
Ancient Macedonia tour
Explore eastern Bulgaria, northern Greece and Macedonia.
2021: 6 Jun, 25 Jul, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2022: 1 May, 8 May, 5 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
Greece’s second city and the capital of Greek Macedonia, Thessaloniki’s architecture documents Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule while at the same time feeling wonderfully cosmopolitan. Beyond its impressive museums, the most important sites here include the Roman Rotunda, the White Tower and the Acropolis. Oh and bring an appetite: Thessaloniki is widely regarded as one of the best cities to eat out in Greece.
In ancient times, this city was known as Aigai, and was the seat of Macedonian kings. Innumerable significant discoveries have been made, including the bones of Philip II, who was assassinated and buried here, a monumental palace rivalled only by the Parthenon as a treasure of classical Greece, and jewellery, armour and ivory recovered from royal tombs.