Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia
Overview
Nis, the third largest city in Serbia and the birthplace of Constantine the Great, offers a unique opportunity to add a Serbian stamp to your passport without leaving Bulgaria. This destination showcases the intriguing history of former Yugoslavia alongside delicious authentic Serbian cuisine.
- 🍽️ Enjoy traditional Serbian roshtil (grill) in local restaurants that accept card payments.
- 🥗 Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful for those with dietary preferences.
- 🌭 Experience Serbian street food for a taste of local culture.
- 📜 Learn about the rich history of Yugoslavia during your visit.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
- Driver/guide in English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees (10 € per person) cash or card
- Food and drinks
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MedianaThis Roman estate exhibits the remains of a granary, craft centre, villas , thermae, and the remains of ancient villa with rich mosaics. Most mosaics exhibit geometrical or floral motifs, while two mosaics presenting figures - the head of the Medusa and a semi-prostrate figure of a river deity (probably Neptune). The museum contains sculptures and portraits of Roman gods and goddesses, utensils for daily use (bowls, pitchers, lamps) and remnants of lead pipes used to provide healing hot water from the nearby Niska Banja (Nis Spa).
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Skull TowerUpon our arrival in Niš we will first visit the famous Cele Kula (Skull Tower NIS) where you will learn about the atrocities of the Turks against the Serbs and you will see a unique in the world monument for the sacrifice of Serbian revolutionaries.
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Red Cross Nazi Concentration CampAt 15:00h we will drive to Niš Concentration Camp - a small but very authentic concentration camp set by the Germans during World War 2 to imprison and kill Jews, Romas and other minorities. We leave back to Sofia around 16:00h and expect to arrive around 18:30h.
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Nis FortressVisit city sites including Nis fortress with several excavated areas from Roman times, get familiar with findings fron Nis area dated back to 6000 bc in the Archeological hall in town, including more recent findings, discovered in the Royal Villa of Konstantine The Great, Mediana (currently closed for restorations).
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.