From Skopje: Day Tour to Niš, Serbia

Name: From Skopje: Day Tour to Niš, Serbia
Address: Macedonia

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Learn about Serbia's rich history on this day tour of Niš. Visit historical highlights including Skull Tower, Niš Fortress, Mediana, and Čegar hill. End with lunch at local winery, Malca.

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Highlights

Learn about the rich history of Serbia
Explore an old battlefield on Čegar hill
Visit an impressive fortress
Enjoy local wine with lunch
Visit the inspiration for 'Murder on the Orient Express'

Description

Dive into Serbian history on this tour of Niš. Visit significant historical locations like Čegar hill, Skull Tower, Niš Fortress, and Mediana. End the tour with local wine and lunch. To start, go back in time with a visit to Čegar hill and learn about the famous Battle of Čegar, the first Serbian Uprising. While there, visit the remains of the fallen rebels that were built into Skull Tower. Continue to Tsarigrad road to Niška Banja and visit the locations where Agatha Christie was inspired to write 'Murder on the Orient Express.' Next, visit the Mediana archaeological site and learn about Constantine the Great and Edict of Milan. Admire Niš Fortress and its notable Stambol Gate, Hamam, Bali Bey Mosque, and its unique Lapidarium. To wrap up the tour, end in the oldest street of Niš for a refreshing cup of coffee before making your way to lunch. Enjoy your lunch with a taste of wine from local winery, Malca.