About the Activity
One-Day Wine Tour: Popov Winery
This tour is a true adventure for lovers of authenticity and rustic charm. After a comfortable ride, we head toward the village of Sopot, in the heart of the Tikveš wine region, home to Popov Winery — a hidden gem few have had the chance to experience.
The visit begins with a walk through the picturesque vineyards, located in one of the region’s most scenic areas, including the well-known Smolnik terroir. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities in the beautiful landscape while hearing stories about the grape varieties and the family’s philosophy — winemaking driven by quality, not quantity.
The tour continues with a visit to the large wine cellar lined with French oak barrels, where the atmosphere is both mystical and rustic. Part of the tasting takes place right there, in this intimate and authentic space, as well as in the cozy tasting room with a fireplace during winter months. Guests are treated to a selection of exceptional wines, carefully paired with a platter of local cheeses and cured meats.
Lunch follows in a traditional Macedonian style, perfectly complementing the tasting and celebrating the spirit of the local terroir. Popov Winery remains off the beaten path, which is why visitors often describe it as the most authentic and personal moment of their entire wine journey — a true feeling of discovery.
Highlights
- Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Minimum guests: 4
- Maximum guests: 25
- Price: €90 per person
- Language: English
This activity includes
- Round-trip transportation from/to Skopje in a comfortable SUV or minibus
- Professional wine guide (WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certified)
- Visit to one winery
- Educational tour through the cellar, production area, and vineyards
- Tasting of 6 wines
- Breakfast and lunch
- Additional drinks beyond the planned tasting
- Purchase of wines or souvenirs (optional)
- Personal expenses
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allBreakfast at Kantina Restaurant and meet your guide
Meeting with the group at the Kantina restaurant, located in the heart of Skopje, at a precisely scheduled time. At the restaurant, you will be welcomed by a guide who is a licensed tour escort and holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certification. In a relaxed atmosphere, you will enjoy a traditional breakfast followed by a short presentation about what to expect at the winery and the types of wines that will be tasted.
- Ul. Radnjanska 6, Skopje 1000
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Departure from Skopje
After breakfast, a VIP vehicle or VIP minibus will arrive directly in front of the restaurant, and we will head to the Popov winery. The journey takes approximately one and a half hours.
Tour of Popov Winery and vineyard walk
Upon arrival at the winery, there will be a brief tour through the facilities, including the cellar, where you will learn about the winemaking process, as well as how the wines are stored and aged. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to select wines to purchase for yourself or send as a gift to someone. Wines can also be shipped worldwide to a specific address via DHL.
Tasting of 6 carefully selected wines paired with lunch
After the tour comes the highlight of the experience—a curated tasting of selected wines paired with a delicious lunch. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase wines for themselves or send them as gifts to a specific address worldwide via delivery services such as DHL.
Departure from Popov Winery toward Skopje
After a wonderful day spent exploring and tasting Macedonian wines, we return to Skopje, with the option to drop off passengers at a specified address.






