Embark on an extraordinary 14-hour journey through Serbia’s most compelling historical and natural wonders! This comprehensive private tour combines the ancient imperial heritage of Niš with the mystical beauty of Devil’s Town, creating an unforgettable adventure through Southern Serbia’s most treasured destinations.
Your epic day begins in Niš, the legendary birthplace of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman Emperor. This ancient city, once known as Naisus, holds over 2,000 years of history within its walls. Explore the imposing Niš Fortress, a cultural monument of exceptional importance that has guarded the Nišava River since Ottoman times, and discover why this strategic crossroads shaped the fate of empires.
The historical narrative deepens at the haunting Skull Tower, where you’ll learn about the First Serbian Uprising against Ottoman rule and witness one of Europe’s most preserved World War II concentration camps. These profound sites offer authentic testimony to the struggles and resilience of the Serbian people throughout centuries of conflict.
The tour’s crescendo awaits at Devil’s Town (Đavolja Varoš), a nominated wonder for the New Seven Wonders of Nature. This geological marvel features 202 extraordinary earth pyramids – towering stone formations that create an almost otherworldly landscape. These rare “devil’s towers” are complemented by two springs of highly mineralized acidic water, creating a natural phenomenon found nowhere else on Earth.
What makes this tour exceptional:
This tour perfectly balances historical education with natural wonder, making it ideal for history enthusiasts, geology lovers, and travelers seeking authentic Serbian experiences beyond Belgrade’s borders.
The tour leads to the most popular destinations of the Southern Serbia. First of them, Nis city, once known as Naisus, is famous as a birthplace of the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great. You will explore Nis fortress, a cultural and historical monument located on the Nišava River bank, protected by law in May 1948 and declared a cultural site of great importance.
While visiting Skull tower, you will learn about The First Serbian uprising against Ottomans in 19th century and its victims. The history lesson continues at a concentration camp from World War II, one of the few fully preserved fascist camps in Europe. Even today, it provides authentic testimony to the perils of the Serbian, Roms, and Jewish population, communists, numerous supporters of the liberation movement and partisans, who were incarcerated here during the German occupation of Serbia (1941-1945).
Finally, you will discover The Devil’s Town (Djavolja Varos) - one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature nominees.This natural monument is comprised of two natural and rare in the world phenomena: the soil figures (specific forms of relief) and two springs of extremely acid water with high mineralization. These two rare phenomena are together observed as the “Devil’s Town”, and are a remarkable wonders of nature. It features 202 exotic formations described as earth pyramids or “towers”, as the locals refer to them. The peculiarity of these wonders of nature is complemented by the natural surroundings, almost mystical, and in the wider area picturesque and tame. The remains of a settlement, the old church and a few interesting mining groves, only add to the uniqueness of this place.
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“I absolutely loved Devils Town!! Goran took us to lunch in this really cool restaurant with no electricity! Nis had no chance of being great following Devils Town, but it was ok. Goran was magnificent!! I have a very bad knee & an equally painful back!!! Goran made sure I was ok every step of the way…he was very kind & very knowledgeable!! If there was ever a five star day this was it!!”
“We really enjoyed our day out with our guide Marko and fellow travelers. The tour company booked by Viator was very organized. Our guide picked us up on a time at our accommodation. Niš is well worth visiting – we enjoyed the history and sites on the tour. And Devil’s Town at the end of the day was quite beautiful.”
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Total entrance fees: Under €5 per person for both major attractions.
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Photography enthusiasts: Golden hour at Devil’s Town creates spectacular lighting for the stone formations.
Weather considerations: Tour operates year-round with appropriate seasonal adjustments.
Peak season: May through September offers the most comfortable conditions for extended outdoor exploration.
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Budget consideration: Lunch typically costs €10-20 per person for full meal with drinks.
Special dietary needs: Inform guide during booking for appropriate restaurant selection.
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