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Breakfast. Morning departure for Resen where we will visit a private ethno museum in the village of Podmochani and you will discover the traditional Macedonian costumes. Departure to visit the ancient city of Heraclea, founded by Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, towards the middle of the fourth century BC. Among the most interesting ruins of the site you can see the hot springs, the colonnade, the amphitheater, the remains of two churches, both with wonderful and colorful mosaics (V century) depicting geometric figures, trees, birds, flowers and animals. Visit of Bitola – conquered by the Turks in 1382, the city took the new name of Monastir. Of the many mosques built by the Turks during their occupation, there are about a dozen left. The most beautiful among them is the Isak Dzamija, so called because it was built at the expense of a wealthy merchant named Isaac. Visit of St. Dimitrija Church. Stroll along the main pedestrian street "Consulates". Visit a family home in Bitola and enjoy a lunch prepared by the local family. You will have the chance to experience typical Macedonian hospitality, to enjoy locally produced food and to taste homemade rakija . We will leave Bitola and spend half a day dedicated to Macedonian wine. Departure to Kavadarci where we will visit the private wood carving workshop in a local family where you will learn more about the technique of carving sculpture and especially wood. Beautiful and incredible masterpieces. Another Macedonian story to better know the local and traditional customs, the Macedonian spirit and the heroes of today that enrich our country with their added value.
Departure for Demir Kapija - region of Macedonian wines. Tour organized around the winery with accommodation and education of Macedonian wine in the Popova Kula wine cellar. B, L + Wine education
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