If you want to understand better the Balkans with all its complexity, rich history and colorful mixture of different cultures and habits, we recommend you to visit Nis with us. During this day tour you will travel through history with the professional lead of your guide. Our journey through time will start from the Roman period, when Nis gave to the world one great man – The Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Then we will continue through the Middle Ages and the period of Ottoman rule which left constructions like the Nis Fortress and the Skull Tower – a symbol of the struggle for freedom and independence from the Ottomans. In the end we will pay attention to the Modern history and the period of Nazi occupation of former Yugoslavia, visiting the Nazi Concentration Camp. Of course after all the impressions that you get, it will be time for some rest. You will have the chance to taste the famous Serbian cuisine - one of the most delicious on the Balkans.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Transport by modern vehicle
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Latinka
2. Hotel Royal Victoria
3. Gloria Palace Hotel
4. Hilton Sofia
5. Hotel Zdravets
6. Hotel Europe Sofia
7. Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel
8. Hotel Teheran
9. Central Perk Apartments
10. Astoria Grand Hotel
11. TemGer M
12. Hotel Gloria Palace - Holiday Village Diplomat
13. Central Hotel Sofia
14. Akord Hotel
15. Hotel ATM Centre
16. Dunav Apartment House
17. Tsarsko Selo Spa-Hotel
18. Rila Hotel Sofia
19. Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel
20. Tzar Asen
Additional Info: We pick up our clients from any point in Sofia
Itinerary
1
Mediana
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Sofia at 08:30 am. After approximately 2 hours of drive, we will reach our first sight – Medijana archaeological park, which is a Roman Imperial residence, nowadays closed due to renovation.
2
Skull Tower
Our next stop will be the Skull Tower, known also as Cale kula. The tower is now a museum dedicated to the Bulgarians and the Serbs who took part in the revolt against the Ottoman Empire. It was built from the Turks and constructed with the skulls of the killed rebellions. The idea of this act was to warn others what will happen if they revolt again.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp
Nazi Concentration Camp – built in 1941 and it is famous for the successful escape of the prisoners in early 1942. The camp is perfectly preserved and was never damaged.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Nis Fortress
After that, we will continue to the old town where we will visit the Nis Fortress. There we will see ruins from the ancient Nisus and later Ottoman period. We will have a walk and after that enjoy the traditional local food.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please bring your passport with you and check if you need a visa due to border crossing
• Durnig the Summer months heavy traffic on the border is expected
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
