Embark on a fascinating one-day tour from Skopje to explore the ancient astronomical sites of Macedonian Stonehenge. Discover the oldest observatories, sacrificial rituals, and a medieval town nestled in a volcanic crater.
Embark on a fascinating one-day tour from Skopje to explore the ancient astronomical sites of Macedonian Stonehenge. Discover the oldest observatories, sacrificial rituals, and a medieval town nestled in a volcanic crater.
- Kokino - Recognized by NASA as the fourth oldest observatory, Kokino is situated in the northeast of Macedonia. Nestled in the rocky hill of Tatikev Kamen, this megalithic observatory’s remnants are believed to date back to the 19th to 17th centuries BC.
- Cocev Kamen - Located near the volcanic town of Kratovo, this hilltop volcanic cave…
- Kokino - Recognized by NASA as the fourth oldest observatory, Kokino is situated in the northeast of Macedonia. Nestled in the rocky hill of Tatikev Kamen, this megalithic observatory’s remnants are believed to date back to the 19th to 17th centuries BC.
- Cocev Kamen - Located near the volcanic town of Kratovo, this hilltop volcanic cave served as a sacrificial site for Neolithic inhabitants.
- Kratovo - This fascinating small town, named after its volcanic crater, offers a guided walking tour featuring medieval bridges and towers. Visitors can optionally enjoy slow-cooked local cuisine and sample homemade wine and rakija (Macedonian brandy). The residents of Kratovo take pride in their homemade crushed salt, a blend of salt, peppers, rosemary, basil, peppermint, wild mint, and thyme, which is a must-try. After exploring Kratovo, the journey continues back to Skopje.
- Guidance by experienced English/Spanish speaking guide
- Comfortable transfers with A/C car/minivan included
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Skopje
- Guidance by experienced English/Spanish speaking guide
- Comfortable transfers with A/C car/minivan included
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Skopje
- Kokino entrance fee
- Food and drinks, optional and payable on the spot
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Kokino entrance fee
- Food and drinks, optional and payable on the spot
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
The earliest archaeological discoveries at the Kokino site date back to the Early Bronze Age. Volcanic activity from the lava at the crater’s peak formed rocks that served as significant markers for tracking the cycles of the Sun and Moon and measuring time. NASA ranks it as the fourth oldest observatory. Approximately an hour away is the archaeological…
The earliest archaeological discoveries at the Kokino site date back to the Early Bronze Age. Volcanic activity from the lava at the crater’s peak formed rocks that served as significant markers for tracking the cycles of the Sun and Moon and measuring time. NASA ranks it as the fourth oldest observatory. Approximately an hour away is the archaeological site known as Cocev Kamen (Stone), another remarkable rock formation and prehistoric observatory akin to Kokino and Stonehenge in the UK. This site was utilized for sacrificial rituals and as a temple. In ancient times, the entrance to the rock was secured by massive wooden gates, and the holes cut into the rocks to support gates and piles are still visible. Lastly, there is the charming medieval town of Kratovo, established in the center of a former volcanic crater.
- The tour does not operate in bad weather conditions. You will be offered a date change if this happens
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
