Itinerary

1. Prilep - Krushevo

   • Start the day with an effortless walk in the area of King Marko's towers (Markov Kuli). The towers of Macedonian medieval Prince Marko Mrnjavčević are located on a 120-180 m high hill, surrounded by steep slopes covered with minute granite stones. The significance of the fortress Markovi Kuli (Marko's Towers) and the medieval town of Prilep, in the long history of the Balkans, is great, primarily because of its location in Pelagonia.
   • Walk around in Varosh (the old town of Prilep) around the fort's remains, followed by a coffee break arranged at a spot with a great view over Pelagonia. 
   • From King Marko's Towers, continue to the Tobacco Institute of Prilep, where the wealthiest Tobacco Museum in the Balkans is situated, consisting of 1600 exhibits, an art collection of 150 artworks in paintings and sculpture and two models of old Macedonian houses.
   • Later we go on a sightseeing of Prilep, another important center of the Pelagonia region, also one of the oldest settlements of the Balkans. 
   • Our short walking tour in Prilep include the Clock Tower, built-in 1826 by Said Aga, with the clock itself being installed in 1858. The tower is 40 meters high and reaches 55 m. The Prilep clock tower is considered the most beautiful one in Macedonia. 
   • Proceed to Holy Archangels Monastery; the monastery is located on the rocks with a beautiful view of the surroundings. It holds the second oldest inscription in Cyrillic letters (dated from 996 AD), situated on the columns of the church's porch.
   • Our final destination for the day is the town of Krushevo. With a mild continental climate, Krushevo is one of the coldest places in North Macedonia, with an average temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. The town among Macedonians is also known as the city of heroes and legends, being the birthplace of numerous recognizable names of Macedonia's history and art scene. 
   • Also visit, Makedonium and Meckin Kamen and a memorial house of Tose Proeski, a national hero who tragically died in a car accident in 2007.