Sofia

Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets

4.7(154 reviews)
10hFree cancellation

Description

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.

Highlights

  • Full-day Tours
  • Short term availability
  • Cultural Tours
  • Excellent Quality
  • Car Tours
  • Day Trips
  • Bus Tours
  • Top Product
  • Private and Luxury
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Transport by modern vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from a centrally located accommodation

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    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.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    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.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    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.

    Admission included
  4. 4

    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.

    Admission included

Useful information

  • 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
  • We will pick you up from your centrally located accommodation in Sofia
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-2 anni
  • Bambino3-11 anni
    69
  • Adulto12-99 anni
    50

Review distribution

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Available options

  • Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets

    Pickup included

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