The Best Organized Christmas & New Years Tours in North Macedonia

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

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The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate. If you're looking for a guided tour to take all of the stress away from planning, then embark on a guided tour that will make your Christmas and New Year's truly unforgettable. We've carefully analyzed all the organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages in North Macedonia based on key criteria like price, guest ratings, service, and activities, so you can rest assured that your holiday escape will be nothing short of amazing. North Macedonia is a fantastic destination because of the museums & attractions, food, beaches, and family-friendly activities. We're confident that one of these top tours will be perfect for your next holiday trip.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 8 Days, $2186.54

  • 8 Days, $2388.92

  • 1 Days, $193.75
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The Best Christmas & New Years Tours through North Macedonia

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Choose Balkans 8 Days Start/End in Skopje 11 Destinations
  • On Sale: 15% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 2 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $232

This tour visits Skopje, Matka, Veles, Bitola, National Park Galicica, Ohrid, Saint Naum, Mavrovo National Park, Tetovo, and Janče.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Choose Balkans
Choose Balkans is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$2,187 $1,859
on TourRadar

Organized by Experience Balkan 8 Days Start/End in Skopje 7 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • Wine Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 18 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 14
Price per Day: $299

This tour visits Skopje, Veles, Kratovo, Demir Kapija, Stobi, Ohrid, and Tetovo.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Wine tasting
  • Fully Guided

By Experience Balkan
Experience Balkan offers local cultural tours through Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and others. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$2,389
on TourRadar

Organized by Choose Balkans 1 Day Start/End in Tirana 3 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in North Macedonia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 2 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $194

This tour visits Tirana, Struga, and Ohrid.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Choose Balkans
Choose Balkans is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$194
on TourRadar

Organized by Go as Local 1 Day Start/End in Tirana 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in North Macedonia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 16 to 77
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $115

This tour visits Tirana, Struga, Ohrid, and Saint Naum.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Museum
  • Shopping
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Go as Local
Go as Local is a smaller international tour company with trips to 4 countries, including Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro. Traveling with Go as Local provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 9 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$115
on TourRadar

Organized by Choose Balkans 8 Days Start/End in Tirana 13 Destinations
  • On Sale: 15% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Hiking Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 2 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $230

This tour visits Tirana, Krujë, Gjakove, Shkoder, Decani, Prizren, Pristina, Skopje, Matka, Ohrid, Saint Naum, and Berat.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Mountain Hikes
  • Fully Guided

By Choose Balkans
Choose Balkans is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$2,167 $1,842
on TourRadar

Organized by Albania Inbound 3 Days Start/End in Tirana 8 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in North Macedonia.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 3 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 99
Price per Day: $189

This tour visits Tirana, Saint Naum, Ohrid, Canyon Matka, Skopje, Pristina, Prizren, and Krujë.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Albania Inbound



$568
on TourRadar

Organized by Ventus Touristik GmbH 15 Days Start/End in Tirana 18 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in North Macedonia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Self Guided: drive yourself at your own pace.
  • Independence: immerse yourself in the culture with self guided travel.
  • Great for History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $161

This tour visits Tirana, Krujë, Shkoder, Budva, Durres, Berat, Elbasan, Pogradec, Ohrid, Korca, Voskopoje, Permet, Gjirokastra, Ksamil, Butrint, Llogara National Park, Vlore, and Apollonia Archaeological Park.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Self Drive
  • Self-Guided

By Ventus Touristik GmbH



$2,417
on TourRadar

Organized by Choose Balkans 4 Days Start/End in Skopje 7 Destinations
  • On Sale: 18% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 2 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $222

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Choose Balkans
Choose Balkans is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$1,083 $888
on TourRadar

Organized by Go as Local 2 Days Start/End in Tirana 5 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 10 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $215

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Go as Local
Go as Local is a smaller international tour company with trips to 4 countries, including Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro. Traveling with Go as Local provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 9 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$430
on TourRadar

Organized by Choose Balkans 4 Days Start/End in Tirana 7 Destinations
  • On Sale: 18% Off
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 2 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $222

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Choose Balkans
Choose Balkans is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$1,083 $888
on TourRadar

Why does North Macedonia appeal to holiday travelers?

North Macedonia is a magical destination at Christmas, with cultural activities and charming holiday traditions. Holiday tours offer an amazing opportunity to dive into the best sights in a convenient way at an affordable price. You'll travel stress-free while creating amazing memories.

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How much do Christmas & New Years Tours in North Macedonia cost?

The average daily price of Christmas & New Years Tours in North Macedonia is $221 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Christmas & New Years Tours in North Macedonia here.


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$221
Average Price Per Day
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Tours Analyzed
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Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Christmas & New Years Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer Christmas & New Years tours in North Macedonia. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Choose Balkans

Choose Balkans is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Macedonia. The small group sizes, often less than 10, make for a very personal experience. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Go as Local

Go as Local is a smaller international tour company with tours to 4 countries, including Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro. Traveling with Go as Local provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 9 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Plus Travel Skopje

Focusing on Macedonia, Plus Travel Skopje is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

See All Tours from Plus Travel Skopje

Eskapas

Focusing on cultural tours through Greece, Turkey, Italy, and France, Eskapas is a well established tour provider. Most participants on their tours are adults and their tours range in length from 3 days to 3 weeks. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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Christmas & New Years Destinations in North Macedonia

Wondering where christmas & new years tours visit in North Macedonia? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in North Macedonia include Ohrid, Skopje, Struga, Bitola, and Veles.


Christmas & New Years Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

When deciding between a self-planned trip and an organized tour, remember to evaluate the key features of each travel style.

Pros
  • Festive itineraries tailored to holiday themes.
  • All logistics and planning are handled for you.
  • Opportunities to visit famous Christmas markets or New Year's events.
  • Enjoy local holiday traditions with expert guidance.
  • Group activities bring a festive, social atmosphere.
  • Stress-free transportation and accommodation arrangements.
  • Special holiday meals or treats are often included.
  • Learn cultural insights about Christmas traditions from locals.
Cons
  • Less flexibility to customize activities or schedules.
  • Group dynamics may not suit everyone.
  • Strict timelines might reduce leisure time.
  • Limited opportunities for private family moments.
  • Some holiday traditions might feel commercialized.


Pros
  • Customize your itinerary to suit your family’s preferences.
  • Greater flexibility in choosing destinations and activities.
  • Spend holiday moments in private or intimate settings.
  • Freedom to experience lesser-known holiday events or markets.
Cons
  • Time-consuming to research holiday events and accommodations.
  • Must handle transportation and logistics yourself.
  • Higher prices and limited availability during peak season.
  • Risk of missing popular events without advance booking.
  • Requires extra effort to balance relaxation with activities.
  • Unexpected weather or closures can disrupt plans.
  • Harder to fully relax when managing all the details.


Which is cheaper?

Can you save money by traveling independently instead of joining guided Christmas & New Years tours? It's not a simple yes or no. Tours usually include key expenses such as lodging, transportation, meals, entry fees, guides, and activities, which you'd need to manage and pay for individually on your own trip. To figure out the difference, compare the total tour price with the cost of making your own arrangements. Depending on your choices—like opting for budget hotels or premium dining—the cost of a tour might be higher or lower. Be sure to examine the tour inclusions carefully when comparing.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

More Tour Options

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Also, if you're departing from a specific destination, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Skopje for more package tour options.

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