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Discover South Serbia’s Treasures: Meet Vibrant Niš and Explore Unique Natural Beauty Devil’s Town
Unveil the charming South of Serbia, from ancient ruins to breathtaking landscapes, without the worry of missing out on hidden gems with this Devil’s town and Nis tour. Meet the local life, stroll down the historic Niš and enjoy exploring rare natural phenomenon Devil’s Town.
Tour in a Glance
What to Expect From the Devil’s Town And Nis Tour in 2024
Experience a unique blend of urban exploration in Niš and tranquil nature at Devil’s Town on this private tour. Discover Niš rich history and local lifestyle, then explore the isolated beauty of unique natural phenomenon Devil’s Town. For a true wilderness experience, opt for our Balkan Mountain Hike tour.
Highlights
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Discover Niš, a place where Roman ruins intertwine with Ottoman legacies. From the notorious Skull Tower to the vibrant alleys of the city center, every corner tells a story of its own.
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Explore the natural phenomenon Devil’s Town, where you’ll find unusual rock formations and hear many interesting legends about this place.
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Learn more about the local history at sites like the Red Cross Concentration Camp and Bubanj Hill Memorial, where the scars of WWII serve as solemn reminders of the human experience.
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Try local flavors of Serbia cuisine with a tasty meal at a traditional tavern and experience the warmth of Serbian hospitality.
Tour Flow
#YourSerbiaHost will pick you up from your Belgrade hotel, or other place of your stay early in the morning (usual start time is 8am). The road goes through Morava River Valley all the way. The valley is known as the only natural passage through Balkan peninsula, and as such, the reason for many conquests in history. In the present day, a modern highway is running through it and we’ll use it all the way to Niš.
Niš
After a two hour drive you’ll be in Niš, the administrative and economy center of South Serbia. The city has a long history, way back from Roman times. Places to visit in Niš are the Skull Tower, a notorious reminder of Ottoman atrocities during their reign, as well as Niš Fortress and the city center with its lively and colorful “tinkers alley”. If you are more interested in WWII history and memorials, we can adapt the itinerary and take you to the Red Cross Concentration Camp and to Bubanj Hill Memorial where the prisoners from the concentration camp were executed. Note that both the Skull Tower and Red Cross Concentration Camp are closed on Mondays.
Devil’s Town
From Niš you’ll continue to Devil’s Town. This unique place in the world is actually a rare natural phenomenon caused by soil erosion. Number of soil figures is 202 and their height varies from 2 to 15 meters. Many legends and folk stories are related to the name and place itself. During winter and fall, when strong winds blow, a specific roar is formed from air passing through soil figures. All of these combined together resulted in the name Devil’s Town.
Time required to explore the site can take up to two hours, depending on your pace and fitness. The walk through the site is very close to hiking, consider this when picking wardrobe and footwear.
Part of each tour is a local food experience. This one is no different. You’ll stop at a nearby family owned tavern for lunch.
After enjoying an abundant meal, get ready for the journey back to Belgrade. Napping is allowed. You’ll be back to Belgrade around 8pm.
Good to know
Available departures
Details on prices and services
1-3 persons | 459€ |
4-6 persons | 539€ |
7-8 persons | 639€ |
9-19 persons | 999€ |
Pickup and drop-off |
Transportation |
Driver/guide service |
Bottled water |
Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own |
Tour organization |
Admission for the Skull Tower ~2,5€ per person |
Admission for the Red Cross Concentration Camp ~2,5€ per person |
Admission for the Devil's Town ~3€ per person |
Lunch ~15€ per person* |
Personal expenses and gratuities |
* Price shown is an average price for lunch per person based on restaurant’s menu, but it can vary depending on guest’s demands for food and drinks |
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February 28, 2013