Wine tasting tour from Skopje to Popova Kula Winery

Ancient ruins, mountain views, and four wines in one day

A private full-day wine tour from Skopje combines a stop at Stobi, a Roman archaeological site with preserved mosaics, and a tasting session at Popova Kula Winery in the Macedonian wine region. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver-guide, four wines paired with traditional salad, main dish, cheese and dessert, and all transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Children under 18 receive soft drinks instead of wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tour with archeological visit

• Visit Mladost Lake
• Explore Stobi archeological site
• Pass through Demir Kapija town
• Enjoy private wine tasting at Popova Kula Winery

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Skopje and a drive to Stobi, one of Macedonia's best-preserved archaeological sites. The ruins sit at the confluence of the Crna and Vardar rivers, where a major Roman city once stood as a capital of the province Macedonia Secunda. You'll walk through the remains of city walls and monuments, including ancient mosaics that survived centuries. The site is lit at night and sits near the E-75 highway, making it accessible but still substantial enough to spend real time exploring.

From Stobi, the route continues through wine country toward Popova Kula Winery, passing through the Demir Kapija area near limestone gates that mark the landscape. The winery sits in unspoiled nature with views of surrounding mountains and vineyards. You'll taste four types of local wine, each paired with traditional Macedonian food: a salad, a main dish, a cheese platter, and dessert. The numerous sunny days in Macedonia create the conditions for the wines you'll sample, and the tasting happens over several hours, giving you time to sit and absorb the setting.

The full day runs seven hours from start to finish, including all driving, the archaeological stop, and the winery tasting. Your driver-guide speaks English throughout. Transport is in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan, depending on group size. Hotel drop-off happens at the end of the day at your original location in Skopje.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Skopje.
• English-speaking driver-guide for the full day.
• transport in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan.
• four types of local wine with traditional salad, main dish, cheese platter and dessert at Popova Kula Winery.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Skopje Daily Tours - See you in a day!

Is this one for you?Seven hours is the full commitment, so plan this as your main activity for the day and leave the morning or evening free for Skopje itself. The tour operates in all weather, so pack layers or rain gear depending on the season.

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Top questions

What is Stobi and what will I actually see there?

Stobi is a Roman archaeological site at the confluence of two rivers, once the capital of the province Macedonia Secunda. You'll see preserved city walls, ancient mosaics, and monuments that have survived from the Roman and Early Byzantine periods. The site is lit at night and sits on a major highway corridor, making it one of Macedonia's most visited archaeological destinations.

How much wine tasting happens at Popova Kula, and what food comes with it?

The winery tasting covers four types of local wine, each paired with a traditional salad, main dish, cheese platter, and dessert. The tasting takes place over several hours in the winery's setting with mountain and vineyard views.

Does this tour work if I'm traveling with children?

Yes. Children under 18 will receive soft drinks instead of wine during the tasting. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Skopje, the English-speaking driver-guide, all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the four-wine tasting with food are all included. Entrance to Stobi is not included in the tour price.

How long is the full day, and when does it end?

The tour runs seven hours total from pickup to drop-off. You'll return to your hotel in Skopje at the end of the day.