Embark on the Kokino Tour and uncover the secrets of the 4th oldest megalithic observatory in the world. Explore ancient architecture, fresco paintings, and stone markers used to track celestial movements. Indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Embark on the Kokino Tour and uncover the secrets of the 4th oldest megalithic observatory in the world. Explore ancient architecture, fresco paintings, and stone markers used to track celestial movements. Indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
- Kokino - This tour begins with picking up guests from their hotel and transporting them to Kumanovo, which is a 50-minute drive from Skopje. The tour starts at a local restaurant, traveling on an asphalt road. The first stop is the Church of Saint George from the 11th century, renowned for its architecture and fresco paintings. Following this…
- Kokino - This tour begins with picking up guests from their hotel and transporting them to Kumanovo, which is a 50-minute drive from Skopje. The tour starts at a local restaurant, traveling on an asphalt road. The first stop is the Church of Saint George from the 11th century, renowned for its architecture and fresco paintings. Following this visit, the journey continues to Kokino, passing through several villages along the way. Upon arrival in Kokino, guests will have the opportunity to view the 4th oldest megalithic observatory in the world, as recognized by NASA. Visitors can sit in the special stone markers used to track the movement of the Sun and Moon on the eastern horizon. Four stone seats or “thrones” are aligned on the lower platform. The observatory employed the method of stationary observation, marking the positions of the Sun during the winter and summer solstices, as well as the equinox. After exploring the observatory, the tour returns to the starting point for lunch at the local restaurant.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bicycle use
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bicycle use
- Personal fees, tips
- Personal fees, tips
The tour begins with guests being picked up from their hotel and transported to Kumanovo, a 50-minute drive from Skopje. The journey starts at a local restaurant, traveling on an asphalt road. The first stop is the Church of Saint George, dating back to the 11th century, renowned for its architecture and frescoes. Following this visit, the tour…
The tour begins with guests being picked up from their hotel and transported to Kumanovo, a 50-minute drive from Skopje. The journey starts at a local restaurant, traveling on an asphalt road. The first stop is the Church of Saint George, dating back to the 11th century, renowned for its architecture and frescoes. Following this visit, the tour continues to Kokino, passing through several villages along the way. Upon arrival in Kokino, guests will have the opportunity to view the world’s fourth oldest megalithic observatory, as recognized by NASA. Visitors can sit in the unique stone markers used to track the Sun and Moon’s movements on the eastern horizon. Four stone seats, or “thrones,” are aligned on the lower platform. The observatory employed a stationary observation method, marking the Sun’s positions during the winter and summer solstices, as well as the equinox.
After exploring the observatory, the tour returns to the starting point for lunch at the local restaurant.
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.
