Belgrade to Sofia

Belgrade to Sofia

If you need transport from Belgrade to Sofia, or vice versa, then this one-way transfer tour may be just the right thing for you. Learn more about the rich history and enjoy landscapes of Serbia and Bulgaria on this full-day journey.

Visit the historic city of Niš, where you'll explore sites like the Red Cross concentration camp from WWII, the iconic Skull Tower, Mediana archeological site with its Roman villas and Niš Fortress. Taste the unique flavors of South Serbian cuisine and join us for a memorable experience as you travel between these two Balkan capitals.

Places of visit

Mediana archeological site

Ćele Kula (Scull Tower)

Red Cross - Nazi concentration camp

Niš Fortress

Niš city center

Tour Includes

Private transport per itinerary

Licensed tour guide services during whole tour

All entrance tickets

Duration of the tour

12h

Tour does not include

Personal expenses

Meals

Tour Description

Tour Description

In the morning your #destinationserbia tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation. Departing from Belgrade, our journey heads south along the Morava valley. 

After approximately 2.5 hours, we arrive to our first stop, Mediana, an archaeological site and the best-preserved segment of the Roman city Naissus. Birthplace of Constantine the Great, Naissus witnessed the construction of Mediana—a luxurious royal palace on its outskirts—during Constantine's rule. Exploring the site, we encounter mosaics and remnants of this palace used by Constantine the Great and his successors. 

Transitioning to the early 19th century, we delve into the time of the First Serbian Uprising—a revolutionary period that laid the groundwork for modern-day Serbia. Our next stop is the Skull Tower, a poignant symbol built by Ottomans using the skulls of fallen Serbian soldiers. A testament to resistance and the Serbian people's pursuit of freedom. 

Following this, we visit the Red Cross concentration camp from WWII. Operated by the German Gestapo, the camp detained around 30,000 individuals, primarily Jews, Serbians, and Romas. While serving as a transit camp, few were directly killed on-site; instead, many were transported to Bubanj Hill in Niš for execution or to other concentration camps. Notably, this camp distinguished itself with a historic event—the first mass escape of prisoners in occupied Europe on February 12, 1942, where 105 individuals successfully fled.

A core attraction of Niš is its Fortress, initially built by the Romans and later shaped by the Ottomans in the 18th century. The fortress encapsulates traces of numerous historical periods and stands as both a historical monument and a picturesque park in the heart of Niš. 

Our exploration continues through the city center, concluding with a gastronomic indulgence in the world-class cuisine of Southern Serbia. The unique flavors of the South, accompanied by local wine and rakija, offer an essential experience.

After a lunch break we’ll leave Niš and continue on our way to Bulgaria.  We’ll reach Sofia in the evening. Drop off at your accommodation.

Price

1pax

$100

2pax

$100

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Get in touch with us today, and let's embark on an exciting journey together.

Destination Serbia awaits you!

Get in touch with us today, and let's embark on an exciting journey together.

Destination Serbia awaits you!