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Lazaropole and Gari Rural Tour: Experience Nature and Spirituality from Skopje
Skopje
Escape from everyday life and experience nature and spirituality on the Lazaropole and Gari Rural Tour from Skopje. Explore Mavrovo National Park, visit St. John Monastery Bigorski, and immerse yourself in the rural life of Bistra mountain villages. Book now!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mavrovo Lake - We will be starting with a short walk in the Mavrovo National Park around the Mavrovo Lake.
- Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski - Driving through the canyon of the river Radika, we make the next stop at St. John the Baptist of Bigorski Monastery, which is widely renowned as the most spiritual monastery in Macedonia. This 19th-century structure, erected upon both the ruins of an 11th-century church and the slopes of Mountain Bistra, is home to a small silver coffin allegedly containing the remains of St John himself.
- Duf Waterfall - Next, we must see the nearby waterfalls of Duf, listen to the sounds of nature, and relax our senses.
- Lazaropole - We continue on to the village of Lazaropole, an old typical Macedonian mountain village on an altitude of 1,350 meters. We take a short coffee break before we start walking around the village, admiring the nature and very unique architecture.
- Gari - We will also visit the close village of Gari, almost at the same altitude. The houses are made of natural materials that could be found in the surrounding, to be warm in winter, and refreshing in summer. We walk to the waterfalls of Gari River, take a walk in nature, and finishing the day back in Skopje.
What's Included
- Comfortable car/minivan for tour transfers
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Skopje
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee for Bigorski Monastery (approx. 2 EUR)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Embarking on this journey will be a refreshing break from the daily grind. We’ll embrace the great outdoors in Mavrovo National Park and engage in a spiritual retreat at the country’s most sacred locale, St. John Monastery Bigorski. We’ll also experience rural life firsthand by visiting two vintage hamlets nestled in Bistra mountain in this segment of Macedonia. Have a great time!
Location
Skopje
We will pick you up from your hotel or other preferred location in Skopje
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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