Balkan Super Loop Tour (Nis, Skopje, Pristina & Prizren in 3 days)

Nis Overview

Nis is a big city in Serbia. It has a very long history and an important role in the events on the Balkans. Established by the Thracians, developed by the Romans as Nissus, situated on Via Diagonalis road and it is the birthplace of Constantin the Great. The history of the city is going through Bulgarian, Ottoman and finally Serbian periods. All of the stages are still visible and put you in a time machine. The highlights of Nis are Mediana, Roman villa, connected with Constantin's family, The Skull tower, built and decorated with human skulls by the Ottomans after an uprising against them, the fortress and a Nazi concentration camp. Also, Serbians are famous with there meat cook.

Skopje Overview

Skopje is the capital of Macedonia and it is a perfect place to see how history is used to create identity. The town was inhabited since the Prehistorical times. It was a military Roman camp, but it's flourishing moments ware during the Bulgarian kingdom. It was our capital between 972-992. It was part of the Byzantine empire and between 1081 and 1088 was conquered by the Normans. Now Skopje has a monumental new city center, which is making an interesting combinations with the old parts of the town. The highlights that you will be able to visit are: The Medieval fortress, the old cozy streets, the house-museum of Mother Theresa and other.

Kosovo Overview

Kosovo is one of the youngest and most dramatic countries on the Balkans after the separation war in 1999. It is a part of former Yougoslavia and it declared its independence in 2008 from Serbia. The country is still not recognized by the government in Belgrade, although some steps are being done in improving the relations in 2013. The main problems are based on nationalism on the Balkans in the 19th century between Kosovo Serbs and Kosovo Albanians. The territory of Kosovo is mostly mountainous and high terrain. With is 1.8 billion people and 11 000 sq.km it is one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet well worth visiting. You can read more about Kosovo's cultural capital Prizren.

The tour price includes: transfer to/from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia, overnights in 3* hotel in Skopje, guide in English, parking fees, entrance fees. Meals and personal expenses are not included. Private option +30%.

Our travel agent will advise your pick up time from your hotel, 2 days before departure.