Magnificent Macedonia - 8 days

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Krushevo
Day 2: Krushevo – Bitola, 41 mi. (65 km), Uphill/downhill, 560 m/1130 m
Day 3: Bitola - Oteshevo, 40 mi. (64 km), Uphill/downhill, 1000 m/750 m 
Day 4: Osteshevo
Day 5: Oteshevo – St. Naum Monastery- Ohrid, 42 mi. (67 km), Uphill/downhill, 1752 m/1915 m
Day 6: Ohrid, 22 mi. (36 km), Uphill/downhill, 100 m/100m
Day 7: Ohrid – Debar – Skopje, 41 mi. (66 km), Uphill/downhill, 380 m/340 m
Day 8: Departure

*All distances are approximate

Day 1: Arrival to Skopje and transfer to Krushevo
Depending on the timing of your flight there is an opportunity for a trip to Matka canyon. If not, the excursion can be made on the day of departure. Transfer to Krushevo for Overnight.  We recommend that you book an extra night in Skopje before your tour start.

Day 2: Krushevo – Bitola, 41 mi. (65 km), Uphill/downhill, 560 m/1130 m
The first cycling day begins with a long descent after which you continue on a flat section where you can detour to Slepche village and the monastery "St. Jovan the Baptist" for lunch and sightseeing break.  You  continue to Bitola and can cycle more  to the nearby ancient town of Heraculaneum.

Day 3: Bitola - Oteshevo, 40 mi. (64 km), Uphill/downhill, 1000 m/750 m 
Today, you will head off to Prespa Lake passing through Pelister Mountain. As you reach the highest point for the day, you can stop for lunch and than descend to the lake. Cycling on the coastal roads, you ascend slightly reaching the Oteshevo village for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Osteshevo
Free day for exploring the region. Options include hiking in the national Park "Pelister", resting on the shores of the lake, cycling to the Greek border or a boat trip to the island "Golem Grad" in the center of Prespa lake, home to various enfemic species. Ovenight at Oteshevo.

Day 5: Oteshevo – St. Naum Monastery- Ohrid, 42 mi. (67 km), Uphill/downhill, 1752 m/1915 m
A long climb takes you through the Galichitsa National Park situated between Prespa and Ohrid lakes, revealing some of the best views to both of them. As you reach the highest point, you descend to the St. Naum Monastery for sightseeng and lunch break. From there you can take a boat ride or cycle for another 30 km to the town of Ohrid located at the opposite side of the lake.

Day 6: Ohrid, 22 mi. (36 km), Uphill/downhill, 100 m/100m
Today you explore the numerous cultural sites of the town of Ohrid. You will walk along its narrow streets, tour the fortress and the numerous churches, and will admire the view to the lake. Those who prefer to ride bikes will have the opportunity to visit the rock churches near the village of Kalishta. Of course, one does not exclude the other - in one day you can view Ohrid and visit the rock churches

Day 7: Ohrid – Debar – Skopje, 41 mi. (66 km), Uphill/downhill, 380 m/340 m
On the last cycling day, you will head off to Debar. The road follows the river curves all the way to Debar lake. From the town of Debar a transfer by minibus to Skopje follows as en route, you can stop at St Jovan Bigorski Monastery. Overnight in Skopje.

Day 8: Departure

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