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KARTAL winery has been founded as a result of family tradition as well as deep respect for wine and grapevine. Our mission is to continue the bond between nature and mankind through nectar from Gods. Our winery, which is located in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, has a small capacity of 100.000 liters per year, the most contemporary wine processing and riping equipment as well as carefully chosen grapes from our vineyards enable very high quality and pleasure with every drop of wine. Mergence of tradition and science is an ideal combination which our enologists have turned into perfection. These excellently balanced wines, their sort characteristics, fruit nuances and the love devoted deserve your attention. Every single bottle that has been caressed by our staff thousand times has witnessed changes in mood, reaching frontiers of the mind, years of hard work, passing of seasons and patient but steady fulfillment of the ultimate goal.

Visiting Nis from Skopje can be tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, travel from your Skopje hotel in a private transfer and admire the scenic views on the drive. Accompanied by a guide, visit Medijana and spend time among the Roman ruins. Take time to stroll around Nis and stop by many of the city’s historical highlights.

WHAT TO EXPECT • Feast from your choice of Macedonian cuisine in a historic restaurant • Immerse yourself in the folk and food traditions of the Macedonia • Enjoy an open bar with an endless amount of Macedonian brandies, beers, wines, and soft drinks

Wine tour – Chateau Sopot near Veles – the heavenly vineyard Chateau Sopot is one of the most renowned Macedonian wineries, with quality wine production, and breathtaking on-site scenery. If you are in Macedonia, visiting the vineyard is terrific idea – combining the outdoor with the gourmet, it is a very popular day trip. Location wise, the Chateau Sopot winery sits to the right of the pay toll on the Skopje-Veles highway. It is close to Lake Mladost, which is another popular destination near the Veles district, so you can hardly miss the entrance.

Contact us before making a booking and we will create the perfect tasting experience! Choose from our 4 wine tastings, or tell us your own idea! 1. Introduction to Tasting A great starter tasting for wine newbies, covering the basics of how to taste wine and how wine is made. 2. Do You Speak Wine? We will reveal the “hidden” meaning behind the wine characteristics, and make sure you know and appreciate your wine…and have fun in the process. 3. Wine Tour Around Europe Join us for a memorable evening and wine tour around Europe. Taste 6 wines, and learn, from experience, why are France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal – the classic wine regions of the world. 4. Wine & Dine Food makes wine better. Find out how. This wine tasting experience pairs a three course meal (plus desert!) with wine, combining to tell the most delicious story. Sample wine list: Welcome drink: Prosecco German Riesling French Pinot Noir Spanish Tempranillo Portuguese Touriga Nacional Spanish Monastrell

Explore the Millennium Cross and Matka Canyon on this half-day tour from Skopje. Travel from the historic Skopje Fortress to Vodno Mountain with a guide, then take the cable car to the Millennium Cross — widely considered among Skopje top attractions. Explore the village of Gorno Nerezi and admire beautiful Byzantine frescoes in the Church of St Panteleimon. Head deep into the Matka Canyon — home to ancient caves and medieval monasteries — then travel in comfort to Porta Macedonia.

Visiting Kosovo’s main cities of Pristina and Prizen from Macedonia can be tricky unless you hire a car. On this full-day tour, travel comfortably by air-conditioned minivan from your Skopje accommodation and meet your guide in Pristina. Visit landmarks like the Monastery of Gracanica, the Kosovo National Library, the Open Air Archaeological Park, Carshi Mosque, Gazimestan Tower, and more. Head to Prizen and take a walking tour of the Ottoman-era Old Town.

Explore Macedonia’s ancient history and get out of the city on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel and travel in a private vehicle to Kokina, the ruins of an ancient observatory. Continue on to Osogovo Monastery and learn about the history from your guide. Pause for a local lunch before heading back to Skopje.

Discover the treasures of Skopje, Mavrovo, and Ohrid with your own private guide on this day-long tour. Visits to the National Park Mavrovo, Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski, and Lake Ohrid are all included, along with commentary about Macedonia's history and sights from your guide. Explore the winding streets of Ohrid city during a walking tour around its churches, theaters, and markets, and then finish the day with a drop-off at your Skopje hotel.

Skopje Airport arrivalsClients will be met at arrival hall with a personalized sign with they names. We provide full luggage assistance. Clients will have full assistance until they reach the hotel reception desk.ORSkopje Airport departuresClients will be met in the hotel reception area at a prearranged time. Upon the arrival at the airport, the clients will be dropped off at front terminal building.

Enjoy a hassle-free departure from Macedonia with this private transfer service. Meet your personal chauffeur at your Skopje hotel and relax on the journey to Skopje ‘Alexander the Great’ Airport (SKP) when your vacation comes to an end. Skip the stress of finding a taxi or shuttle service when you book and pay in advance. Private vehicles can accommodate up to seven passengers.

Skip the hassle of organizing your own trip to Kosovo when you’re in Skopje, and book a private trip with a carefully planned sightseeing itinerary instead. With a local driver-guide, you’ll travel to Kosovo’s capital of Pristina, visiting historic sites like the medieval monastery of Gracanica along the way. Tales of the Balkans’ culture and history complete the experience.

Break up your travel from Skopje to Tirana with a half-day tour of Ohrid. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Skopje hotel to Lake Ohrid. With a guide, explore the harbor area and the many churches that dot the town, including St. Sophia, St. Clement’s Church of the Holy Mother of God Most Glorious, and St. Pantelejmon. After your tour, continue on to your Tirana hotel.

Taste local Macedonian cuisine and learn how to cook a traditional lunch on this culinary tour and class. Depart from your Skopje hotel in an air-conditioned coach and make you way to Kratovo, where you will visit a local market with your hosts. Afterwards, head to your hosts’ house and learn how to make a Macedonian meal in their kitchen.

Are you the one who enjoys in a glass of nice wine ? Did you now that Macedonia is in the C3 area of the оenological map? Other regions include Mediterranean France, Southern Italy and Spain. Regions ideal for viticultivation of the best quality RED grapes! Adding sugar is prohibited! Because of smooth climate and plenty of sunny days, grapes and wine producing is traditional occupation for the locals ever since ancient times. High quality grape types are part of the unique taste of Macedonian wines. Also, another famous Macedonian brand named “Rakija” (a fiery brandy) is produced in Tikvesh wine region.

Taste local wines and learn about the history of Macedonian wine on this private tour. Travel from Skopje in an air-conditioned minivan and make your way to Tikves Winery with your guide. Taste four different wines and enjoy a three-course lunch of local cuisine. Explore the wine cellar and hear stories about the winery.

Experience a relaxing, pleasant day in the wine region of Macedonia. Visit the archeological site Stobi, one of the best preserved archeological localities where you can see the beautiful ancient mosaics, and then continue through the picturesque wine landscapes to finally reach the winery that is located in an unspoiled nature. Enjoy few hours in a private wine tasting session with some tasty local bites and breathtaking view on the surrounding mountains and wine landscapes! The numerous sunny days in Macedonia are the source of rich tastes and aromas that you will never forget! Go for a unique opportunity to try our authentic wines!

The Macedonian authentic buffet with traditional music starts with pick-up by minibus or taxi at your accommodation (available for group larger than 10). You will be taken for a short drive through Skopje to the one of the most renown restaurants in Skopje Tri Biseri (established 1990) near the center of the city. As you arrive the friendly staff will welcome you with a shot of Rakija which is a traditional Macedonian brandy made from grape and Macedonian Pogacha. You then will be treated to an enjoyable entertaining of live music-Chalgii. At the end of the three and a half hour Macedonian authentic lunch you will be driven back to your accommodation. If there is a birthday or anniversary let us know and we will arrange a little surprise. • Enjoy an immersive day of traditional Macedonian music • Feast from your choice of Macedonian cuisine in a historic restaurant • Enjoy an open bar with an endless amount of Macedonian brandies, beers, wines, and soft drinks

With this sightseeing tour Skopje city break, you have a 5-day tour package taking you through Skopje, Ohrid, Matka, and other destinations in Macedonia. Skopje city break includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.

Indulge your passion for wine on this half-day excursion to Stobi Winery. After a convenient hotel pickup in Skopje, learn the basics of grape growing and processing from an expert guide and learn about the region’s rich history of wine making. Enjoy four of Stobi’s finest wines and some delicious gourmet snacks included in the tour price.

KARTAL winery has been founded as a result of family tradition as well as deep respect for wine and grapevine. Our mission is to continue the bond between nature and mankind through nectar from Gods. Our winery, which is located in Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, has a small capacity of 100.000 liters per year, the most contemporary wine processing and riping equipment as well as carefully chosen grapes from our vineyards enable very high quality and pleasure with every drop of wine. Mergence of tradition and science is an ideal combination which our enologists have turned into perfection. These excellently balanced wines, their sort characteristics, fruit nuances and the love devoted deserve your attention. Every single bottle that has been caressed by our staff thousand times has witnessed changes in mood, reaching frontiers of the mind, years of hard work, passing of seasons and patient but steady fulfillment of the ultimate goal.

WHAT TO EXPECT • Feast from your choice of Macedonian cuisine in a historic restaurant • Immerse yourself in the folk and food traditions of the Macedonia • Enjoy an open bar with an endless amount of Macedonian brandies, beers, wines, and soft drinks

ABOUT THE PROGRAM As you arrive the friendly staff will welcome you with a shot of Rakija which is a traditional Macedonian brandy made from grape and Macedonian Pogacha. Then you sit down to a great lunch with a 4 course meal with traditional Macedonian cuisine. If there is a birthday or anniversary let us know and we will arrange a little surprise. ABOUT THE VENUE TRI BISERI restaurant is the one of the most renown restaurant in Skopje, established 1990 with long tradition and the most professional service. Address: bul. Jane Sandanski no.7 near the Central railway station, near the center of the city (5 min. with car/ 15 min. by foot) WHAT TO EXPECT • Feast from your choice of Macedonian cuisine in a historic restaurant • Immerse yourself in the folk and food traditions of the Macedonia • Enjoy an open bar with an endless amount of Macedonian brandies, beers, wines, and soft drinks

ABOUT THE PROGRAM As you arrive the friendly staff will welcome you with a traditional Macedonian dessert lokum. Then you have an opportunity to taste 8 (eight) different traditional authentic Macedonian breakfast. If there is a birthday or anniversary let us know and we will arrange a little surprise. ABOUT THE VENUE TRI BISERI restaurant is the one of the most renown restaurant in Skopje, established 1990 with long tradition and the most professional service. Address: bul. Jane Sandanski no.7 near the Central railway station, near the center of the city (5 min. with car/ 15 min. by foot) WHAT TO EXPECT • Feast from your choice of Macedonian cuisine in a historic restaurant • Immerse yourself in the folk and food traditions of the Macedonia • Enjoy an open bar with an endless amount of Macedonian brandies, beers, wines, and soft drinks