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Strumica Tour: Explore Eastern Macedonia's Monasteries and Natural Wonders

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Skopje

Embark on a captivating tour of Strumica in Eastern Macedonia, discovering ancient monasteries, breathtaking natural wonders, and the enchanting Kolesino waterfall.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Monastery of St Leontius - The monastery is located In the nearby village of Vodocha (4 km). The church is a complex, built on the foundations of an early Christian Basilica, originating from the 5th and 6th century. The fresco painting inside the church is from the 10th to 12th centuries. In the churchyard, you can see the excavation site with remains of early Christian buildings and a necropolis, where around 1000 graves where found, filled with jewellery and ceramics. Today, the monastery is open to visitors and divided into two parts: the quarters for the monks and the residential quarters for the visitors.

What's Included

Experienced English-speaking tour guide/driver
Pick-up and drop-off included
Transfers in a comfy A/C vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Additional Information

The eastern territory of Macedonia is filled with stunning natural landscapes and historic places of worship. We will be exploring two monasteries situated near Strumica, namely, the St. Leontius monastery in Vodocha, and the Holy Mother of God Eleusa Monastery in Veljusa. Additionally, we will be visiting the masterpiece of nature - the Kolesino waterfall. This breath-taking location, etched into the slopes of the Belasica mountain and not too far from the village of Kolesino, is certain to captivate you.