7 days in Republic of North Macedonia Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): browse the exhibits of Memorial House of Mother Teresa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Matka, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saint Dimitrija, and then wander the streets of Old Bazaar, Skopje.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Skopje is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tel Aviv to Skopje due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in April: high temperatures in Skopje hover around 22°C and lows are around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ohrid.

On the 15th (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Ohrid. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Bay of the Bones Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery Saint Naum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Jovan Kaneo, and finally don't miss a visit to Samoil's Fortress.

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Traveling by car from Skopje to Ohrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Skopje in April, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Ohrid: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Palikura.

On the 17th (Mon), learn about winemaking at Tikves Winery and then contemplate the long history of Stobi.

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You can drive from Ohrid to Palikura in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. On the 18th (Tue), you'll travel back home.