Veselas dienas Niša un Serbijas vēstures ekskursija no Sofijas

Located only 163 kilometers from Sofia, Nis is a fantastic option to add a Serbian stamp in your passport, without checking out from your hotel in Bulgaria. Nis is the third largest city in Serbia and the birthplace of Constantine the Great, one of the most important emperors in the Roman history. Explore the intriguing history of former Yugoslavia, while having delicious authentic Serbian roshtil (grill) either in a traditional restaurant where you can pay with a card (plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available) or try the Serbian street food.

Maršruts

1. Mediana · 30 min

   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).

2. Skull Tower · 30 min

   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.

3. Red Cross Nazi Concentration Camp · 1 h

   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.

4. Nis Fortress · 1 h 30 min

   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).

Iekļauts

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Driver/guide in English

Nav iekļauts

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees (10 € per person) cash or card

Satikšanās vieta

Sākuma laiks

08:30

Beigu punkts

Valodas

Klātienes gids: angļu

Ceļotāji

• Bērns (1–16)
• Pieaugušais (17–99)

Iespējas

• Day Tour to Nis (Small Group)no 69 €

  Sākuma laiks: 08:30

  Klātienes gids: angļu

• Nis pick up/drop offno 79 €

  Nis Day Tour with pick up: This is a small group tour to Nis and includes pick up/drop off from your hotel, transportation, English speaking live guide

  Sākuma laiks: 08:30

  Klātienes gids: angļu

Papildu informācija

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• Cash (10 € per person) or credit/debit card needed for entrance fees.
• On 07 January and 14 January the sites and the museums will not be open.

Atcelšanas noteikumi

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.