Niš Day Trip

Travel back in time to the Serbian city of Niš, one of the most historic cities in the Balkans. Discover important Roman ruins, fascinating Ottoman heritage and a Nazi Concentration Camp on this day trip from Sofia.

Nis Day Trip Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sofia at 8:30 am and set off northwest towards Niš, the third largest city in Serbia. After approximately a two and a half hour drive through the Balkans, arrival in Niš is expected. The first stop will be the Roman ruins of Mediana, an imperial palace from the 3rd century. Here, you can admire the exterior of this important archaeological site.

The tour continues at Niš Fortress, an emblematic landmark built in the early 18th century atop earlier fortifications. You will explore significant buildings within the complex, including baths, a prison, and a mosque.

Next, visit the Archaeological Museum and the Skull Tower, constructed by the Ottomans in the early 19th century using the skulls of Serbian soldiers from the Battle of ?egar.

The tour will also include a visit to Serbia's notorious Nazi Concentration Camp, built in 1941, where more than 35,000 people were detained. A stop at the memorial museum will provide insights into the victims' history. Following these visits, enjoy a one-hour lunch break at a local restaurant. You will return to Sofia around 7:30 pm.

Passport

Please remember to bring your valid passport, with at least six months of validity, for crossing the border between Bulgaria and Serbia.