This popular day trip combines two of the Skopje area’s greatest sights. At the dramatic Matka Canyon, a short drive from the city, visitors can boat across the emerald reservoir, explore caves and walk trails beneath towering cliffs dotted with medieval monasteries. The tour also takes in the Millennium Cross atop Mount Vodno, reached by cable car for sweeping views over the city and valley, and often a traditional ethno village. Blending nature, history and panoramas, it is one of the most rewarding excursions from the North Macedonian capital.