North Macedonia · WINE TOURS
Vranec is the grape to ask for and the Tikves valley grows most of it, but Ohrid pours on boats and Skopje’s family cellars sit twenty minutes from the square. These 15 tastings are priced, timed and clear about how much food comes with the wine.
Small-group Monastery Winery tour in Ohrid with a cellar visit, 5 to 6 wine tastings, rakija and gin, plus a snack platter.
“Tasting the wines in the dining area on a lovely fine day. 😃 Learning about the history of the winery.”
Tour a working Monastery Winery near Ohrid, visit St. Cosmas and Damian, then taste 5 wines and 2 brandies with local platters.
“Steffan, who gave the tour, was interesting and funny - first time i haven't lost concentration in a wine tour. lots of different wines to try, lots of lovely food and no pressure at all to buy. bonus was meeting 3 lovely people on the trip. if I'd been in ohrid for more than a week i would have gone again.”
A 2-hour family-run wine tour in Skopje at Kartal Winery, tasting multiple wines with cheese and charcuterie, explained in English.
“Delicious wine and charcuterie. You get an informative tour of the wine making process and every wine you taste is explained by the wine maker. Highly recommend.”
S&S Winery Ohrid offers a 2.5-hour production tour plus tastings of 5 wines, liqueur, brandy, and homemade cheese and meats.
“Relaxing setting with beautiful views of the vineyard and lake. Bosko was very informative and gracious. Enjoyed the wine and food very much.”
1-hour Lake Ohrid boat cruise with unlimited wine tastings, four Macedonian wines, and local cheese, plus views of Ohrid’s landmarks.
“Nikola has a wealth of knowledge about Ohrid and its surrounds which he happily shared with us - we asked dozens of questions! The wine from the local winery was delicious, we even took a couple of bottles home. I highly recommend this tour!”
Owner-led Kartal Winery tour in Skopje with six wine tastings and local cheese and meat pairings, all in two hours.
“Highly recommended if you have a few hours spare in Skopje! We had a little trouble getting there when the bus didn't turn up and the taxi driver didn't know where to go but once there it was definitely worth it. The owner takes you through the whole process in excellent English and explains every step in detail. You're then taken upstairs for the tasting of 6 wines all of which were delicious accompanied by a meat, cheese and bread platter which was also great and much needed after a couple of glasses. We ended up buying 6 bottles and paying for extra luggage weight for the flight home, luckily…”
A relaxed Skopje wine tasting with Zaharchev Winery: white, rose and red pours paired with cheese, bread and Madzun dessert.
“It has been a pleasure to enjoy a tasting of Macedonian wines led by professionals, highly recommended to get to know the wine wealth of the region... without a doubt an experience not to be missed if you are a wine enthusiast!”
Half-day Stobi wine tour from Skopje with a winery visit, tasting four wines, and a Macedonian lunch, plus hotel pickup.
“Stobi was closed, so we went to the Sopot winery instead. A smaller winery with a great terrasse overlooking the vineyard. Both our driver and our guide at the winery were friendly and answered all our questions about wine and North- Macedonia.”
Private wine tour from Skopje to Chateau Sopot in Veles for tastings, a Macedonian lunch, and vineyard views, with door-to-door pickup.
“We had an absolutely amazing time at Chateau Sopot! I cannot recommend this tour more. Our driver was on time and amazing in getting us to Veles and once we arrived the team at the winery were so welcoming and accomodating! Plus the food and wine was exquisite and it was fantastic to learn from the team about the wine they produce. It was a fantastic experience - worth every dollar everyone visiting Macedonia should add this to their itinerary.”
Private Ohrid wine tasting at Bacchus Wine Bar in the Old Town, with 3 or 4 glasses, food platters, and an English guide.
“(scroll down for detail review) great experience to try macedonian wine in the centre of Ohrid! 좋은 가격에 마케도니아 와인을 맛볼 수 있어서 좋았음, 친절한 스태프, 와인바 위치도 좋아서 한잔하러 또갈듯 == At first, I thought this is going to be another wine tasting. But I was immediately positively surprised by its historical location and beautiful local. The collection of wines in wine bar Bacchus is overwhelming especially when you realize these are all Macedonian wines. In other words, this place is a hidden gem for wine lovers. There is no other bar that represents wine in Ohrid like this, hands down. The wine itself was fruitier compared to other…”
Private Macedonian wine tasting in Ohrid at Bacchus Wine Bar, 3 guided rounds with local platter, $35 for 4 hours.
“Super empfehlenswert. Leckere Weine. Unser Host hat uns viel über Weine und Geschiche von Makedonien erzählt. Tolle Gäste. Es war wirklich ein sehr schöner unterhaltsamer Abend. Vielen lieben Dank!”
Private full day wine tour from Skopje to Popova Kula, with Lake Mladost, Roman Stobi ruins, and a relaxed tasting lunch.
“My boyfriend and I had a delightful experience with our private tour guided by Tony. He was very careful in getting his hat to the winery stopping at a magnificent Roman ruins which is right on the silk Road where two major rivers come together. Then we went on for a delightful lunch and tour of the winery. It’s a small winery, which is the perfect size for my wife and myself to enjoy. There was no rush for the lunch and it was excellent. The wines were fantastic!”
Private Sopot winery tour from Skopje with guided visit, wine tastings, gourmet lunch, and scenic vineyards, door to door.
“Perfect. The wine and dishes are very good. The view from the winery is very beautiful.”
A 12-hour Skopje day trip through Stobi ruins, Prilep, Krusevo lunch, Bitola stroll, and wine tasting, led by top guides.
“abbiamo attraversato la Macedonia più profonda guidati da Jordan la nostra straordinaria guida. più che una guida uno storico in grado di guidarci attraverso periodi storici e stilo architettonici dei vari luoghi attraversati. un itinerario fuori dai percorsi turistici. molto intenso e interessante”
Two hours of family-hosted premium oak-aged wine tasting at Kartal Winery near Skopje, with food pairing and music.
“Absolutely my favorite Macedonian winery. I've been tasting the Kartal premium oak aged wines for so many times and I never get bored by new vintages. The owners Jordan and Filip are a friendly bunch and they will make sure you have a goRead more”
Every kind of day between the capital and the lake.
