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7 Best Balkan Day Trips In Bulgaria

Bulgaria's best days out.

The 7 best balkan day trips in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.

7 Best Balkan Day Trips In Bulgaria

Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group

Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group - Old Bazaar and the Ottoman Trade Route Story in Skopje

1.Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group

Most Popular★ 4.5

Small-group day trip from Sofia to Skopje with pickup, two English guides, Old Bazaar, Stone Bridge, Mother Teresa, free lunch time.

“Drive to Skopje from Sophia is very beautiful it was long day but our guide and driver Rosem kept us busy with stories and history. Rosem is very knowledgeable, friendly and caring . Our guide Lena in Skopje was very nice and friendly. Overall this was a great unforgettable experience. Thanks everyone.”

431 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $95.53by BulTrips

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Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia - The drive, the gorge, and the border timing you should plan for

2.Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

★ 4.5

Full-day tour from Sofia to Niš with Mediana Roman ruins, the Skull Tower, WWII camp, Niš Fortress, and scenic gorge views.

“Amazing tour! Stephan is very knowledgeable and pleasant! The old Ruins were interesting to see. The drive there and back was beautiful. Highly recommend this trip.”

90 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $83.27by V Travel Ltd.

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Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia - Macedonia Square statues and the Philip of Macedon moment

3.Skopje North Macedonia Day Tour from Sofia

★ 4.5

12-hour Skopje day trip from Sofia with small-group guidance, Old Bazaar, Macedonia Square sights, Mother Teresa, Museum City, and mountain views.

“Very long trip 4h go 4h return (maybe more depending on border's time) for a short stay another 4h. The driver was nice, the guide at the bus also. We just put 4* because of the guide in Skopje, she was a bit rude with us. The tour was fast and not very interesting and…”

49 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $106.93by V Travel Ltd.

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Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia

Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia - Skopje Old Bazaar to Fortress: City Sights Without the Guesswork

4.Day trip to Skopje and Matka Canyon from Sofia

★ 4.5

From Sofia, see Skopje’s top sights with English guides and finish at Matka Canyon for a boat trip and cave views on a tight day.

“It is a long drive from Sofia to Skopje and back (4 hours each direktion). Theodor was an excellence driver and told us a lot about the North- Makedonian country. Our guide in Skopje was not very empathic. He hurried up and we had minimal time for the single sightseeing views. The Matka river was…”

35 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $173.75by BulTrips

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Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia

Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia - Crossing into Kosovo: Pristina’s National Library and Ottoman landmarks

5.Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 Days from Sofia

★ 5.0

Kosovo and North Macedonia in 2 days from Sofia: Skopje bazaars, Pristina mosques, and an overnight in Prizren with door-to-door transfers.

“This is a great Balkan road trip! It takes a few hours to get from Sofia to Skopje. We had a guide for a few hours in Skopje who gave us history and wonderful personal stories about the former Yugoslavia. But we spent the bulk of our trip with Boris. He picked us up on…”

34 reviews2 days (approx.)From $402.47by BulTrips

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Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave - The practical “before you go” checklist (passport, shoes, and lunch)

6.Day tour from Sofia to Skopje, Matka Canyon and Vrelo cave

★ 5.0

Sofia to Skopje day trip with free Mother Teresa sites, Ottoman-era mosque and Old Bazaar, plus Matka Canyon boat views and caves.

“We had an amazing day trip from Sofia to North Macedonia which included the breathtaking Matka Canyon and Skopje city center. Specially the Matka Canyon was a magical place, highly recommended. The guide is super nice, takes the time to explain all details and approachable for all questions.”

15 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $191.47by campfirebg, ltd

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One Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, Macedonia

One Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, Macedonia - What to Do in Your Skopje Free Time (Macedonia Square, Bazaar, Museums, More)

7.One Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, Macedonia

★ 5.0

One-day small-group trip from Sofia to Skopje with border help and an Old Town walk. Private transport, Wi-Fi, English-speaking guide.

“I had an amazing private tour, even though I booked small group. The tour guide was very nice and showed me around in Skopje. Since it was very hot in july, I got tired towards the end and was ready to head back. Then he asked if I wanted to go to Matka Canyon since…”

7 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $204.27by Easy Bulgaria Travel Ltd

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