Bulgaria, Serbia · Archaeology

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

10 Hours Round trip from Sofia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day small-group trip from Sofia to Niš
  • 02 Explore the history of Niš from Roman times to the modern era
  • 03 Visit the Skull Tower, a striking symbol of resistance
  • 04 See the preserved Nazi Concentration Camp from World War II
  • 05 Walk through Niš Fortress and the old town
  • 06 Travel with a professional guide and included transport
  • 07 Pickup and drop-off from centrally located accommodation in Sofia
  • 08 Enjoy the chance to try traditional local food

Discover the layered history of the Balkans on this full-day trip from Sofia to Niš, one of the oldest cities in the region. Travel with a professional guide and explore sites that reflect the Roman, Ottoman and modern eras, from the archaeological remains of Medijana to the powerful monuments that shaped the city’s past.

During the day, visit the Skull Tower, the Nazi Concentration Camp and the Niš Fortress, then enjoy time in the old town and the chance to taste traditional local food. With transport and pickup from centrally located accommodation in Sofia included, this small-group tour offers an easy and insightful way to experience southern Serbia.

The camp is perfectly preserved and was never damaged.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nis, Sofia
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Itinerary

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. 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. Another dark monument in our schedule will be the 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. 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. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sofia 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please bring your passport with you and check if you need a visa due to border crossing
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • 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

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sofia, BG
Tour start
Sofia, BG
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Sofia.

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