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Balkan Loop Tour: Sofia – Nis – Skopje – Sofia (2 Days)
Duration
Start: 8:00
End: 18:30h (next day)
Recommended period
All year round
Driving time
8h approx
Handicap accessible
Yes, fairly accessible
Special requirements
Comfortable shoes, passport, visa for Serbia and Northern Macedonia (if required).
Your 2 days Balkan journey:
We begin our tour at 8:00 from Sofia with a relaxed scenic drive to the West along the Balkan range (Stara planina or Old mountain) to the Serbian-Bulgarian border and in about 2 hours we reach the beautiful historic town of Nis. We will explore the city's heritage and we will have lunch in some restaurant in the old part. After another stroll around the main street and park, we will continue our road trip south to Macedonia and stay the night there.
The next morning after a good breakfast we will pay a visit to Skopje's center and highlights. Then we will enjoy a short chair lift ride to the nearby mountain of Vodno, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the city of Skopje. The place also offers a beautiful restaurant. After a nice lunch we will proceed with a 4 hour trip back to Sofia.
Nis Overview
Nis is a big city in Serbia. It has a very long history and important role in the events on the Balkans. Established by the Thracians, developed by the Romans as Nissus, situated on Via Diagonalis road is the birthplace of Constantine the Great. The history of the city is going trough Bulgarian, Ottoman and finally Serbian period. All of the stages are still visible and will put you in a time machine. The highlights of Nis are Medijana, Roman villa, connected with Constantine'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 because of their grilled meat. Not to miss!
Skopje Overview
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia (FYROM) and it is the perfect place to see how history is used to create identity. The town has been inhabited since the Prehistorical times. It was a military Roman camp, but its flourishing moments were during the Bulgarian kingdom. It was a Bulgarian capital between 972-992. After that 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 makes an interesting combination 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 Teresa and other.
| Prices | 1 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4-8 persons | 9-18 persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479 € / 939 BGN Single room use | 370 € / 725 BGN per person | 339 € / 665 BGN per person | 289 € / 567 BGN per person | 229 € / 449 BGN per person |
The tour price includes: transfer to/from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia, guide in English, parking fees, entrance fees, 1 night in double room (3* hotel). Personal expenses, tips, meals (except breakfast) and hotel upgrade are not included. Small group tour. Private option +30%. Children (1-16yrs) 20% discount.
Our travel agent will advise your pick up time from your hotel, 2 days before departure.
Definitely recommend this trip with V Travel as their guides seem to really know the history behind the sites. Ivan was out guide and he had an answer for every... read more
21.10.2019
We delayed 5 min for losing our wallet, and still they gave us no option to go to the excursion, despite the fact that hours before we were notified by... read more
07.01.2020
ThanK You so much for a beautiful trip in RILA e BOYANA, thanks a lot to Gheorghie very helpful guide, see You next time we'll fly to Bulgaria!
17.02.2020
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Highlights
Explore 3 different countries in 2 days.
Collect more stamps in your passport.
Try different dishes from the local cuisine.
Learn the history of the Balkan Peninsula.
Enjoy picturesque scenery along the way.
Visit the main landmarks of Nis and Skopje.
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