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Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia: Authentic Serbian Cuisine and Historic Exploration
4.5
60 Ratings
Sofia
Embark on a full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia and discover the birthplace of Constantine the Great. Indulge in authentic Serbian cuisine and explore the intriguing history of former Yugoslavia.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mediana - This 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).
- Skull Tower - Upon 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.
- Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp - At 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.
- Nis Fortress - Visit 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).
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- Entrance tickets
- Driver/guide in English
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Information
Nis, just 163 kilometers from Sofia, offers a great opportunity to gain a Serbian stamp in your passport, all the while remaining lodged in your Bulgarian hotel. As Serbia’s third largest city and the birthplace of Constantine the Great, a significant emperor in Roman history, Nis has a lot to offer. Delve into the compelling history of the former Yugoslavia while enjoying delicious traditional Serbian roshtil (grill). You can either dine in a local restaurant, where many vegetarian and vegan options are available and cards are accepted, or experience the street food culture of Serbia.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Balkan boarders are busy during July and August. To avoid delays, alternative routes might be taken, adding a few hours to the trip.
- No money exchange needed, unless you collect foreign currencies.
- On 07 January and 14 January the sites and the museums will not be open.
Location
Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"
8:30 Departure from Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds on the main street). Please show up at least 10 minutes earlier and look for a V Travel branded vehicle (car, minivan, van, minibus).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Raymondriggens
Jun 15, 2024
Interesting and worthwhile trip - Michael was a very good guide / driver. We were very lucky with the short time it took us at the border in each direction, around 20 mins. In the summer months they don’t have this tour as it can take 3 hours each direction. An interesting tour and well worth doing. Thanks Michael.
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Zuzana_s
Apr 24, 2024
Recommended - This tour was excellent! Mainly thanks to our guide/driver Georgi, who made our tour very enjoyable. Even though it´s quite a long drive, it is still very worth it. Nis isn´t the big city full of attractions, but it is nice to see the smaller attractions it has to offer, it has certainly its charm and it is a nice way to spend the day outside of Sofia. Car ride is fine and safe in a comfortable vehicle. We also had smooth border crossings, maybe because it´s still a bit off season. I highly recommend this day trip from Sofia with V Tours Bulgaria.
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Ellenlilles_h
Apr 14, 2024
Great, interesting, - It was a fantastic tour if you are interested in history. I Loved the stops we had, our guid was grat and the time I had in Nis to explore for my self was a good choice. Thank you for an amazing tour.
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Alini_c
Mar 28, 2024
Gorge was an amazing guide - Everything was perfection. The tour started on time, the minibus was clean and Gorge was an amazing driver and guide. He effortlessly navigated us through Nis and gave us plenty of free time for lunch and souvenirs. Gorge was also very knowledgeable about the culture, history and even geography of the Balkans so it was fun and a learning experience. He made sure we had enough rest stops and kept us entertained on the ride. I highly recommend this tour with Gorge, he’s one of the best guides I’ve encountered in over 53 countries.
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Morgana_a
Mar 28, 2024
Fab day in Serbia Goe - Georgi was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the history and information about the places we visited. We had time to browse on our own too.
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Joann_s
Mar 25, 2024
Well worth a trip to Serbia - Interesting day trip to Serbia, we would highly recommend it. I think that visiting Nis was the best part and it would have been nice to have had more time there or even an overnight stay. Very informative trip as well
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Amine_i
Mar 24, 2024
Memorable day trip with a dark twist - We had a great time with our guide Filip. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured we felt at ease throughout the trip. I would recommend this tour to anybody interested in the complet history of the Balkans
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David_m
Jun 8, 2024
Good destinations poor guide. - Tour and sights were good and worth doing, however our guide insisted in playing the radio in the vehicle and even when speaking and giving us information which ment it was extremely difficult to hear him.
Even when asked to put the radio off it made no difference. So this did limit the enjoyment of the tour.
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Melania_c
Mar 24, 2024
good opportunity to see another country - We had an ok experience with this tour, a wait in the border, the point of places we went were very informative with so much history. It was a shock when we got to the border as the WC situation has still typical Turkish squat toilet and we have to pay to use it.
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Bethany_h
Apr 2, 2024
Great city, long border crossing - Overall, the guide did the best he could in the conditions at the border (2+ hours) . The Medina was great, with a lot of interesting history as well as the Skull Tower, but unfortunately we were denied entry into the concentration camp. Our guide tried to provide us with as much information as he could from the outside, but it was still disappointing. However, I enjoyed the 2 hours free time in Nis, especially seeing the views over the city. I would be hesitant to book this again, especially over a holiday weekend.
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