North Macedonia is one of the Balkans' best-kept secrets. Small, unhurried, and full of character, it offers medieval monasteries, a stunning glacial lake, and a capital city with more statues per square metre than almost anywhere in Europe. For travellers building a Balkans itinerary, Macedonia tour packages bring a destination that consistently surprises people who had not thought much about it before arriving.
Ohrid is the country's crown jewel. Set on the shores of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes, the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with Byzantine churches, cobbled streets, and a medieval fortress overlooking the water. Skopje, the capital, is an unusual mix of Ottoman bazaars, Baroque buildings, and outsized monuments that give it a personality quite unlike any other European city.
The monastery of Saint Naum, the wine region of Tikves, and the Matka Canyon near Skopje add further variety to a country that rewards every extra day you spend in it. Macedonia package holidays are often structured as part of a wider Balkans route that includes Albania, Kosovo, or Serbia.









