The spirit of Serbia

The spirit of Serbia

Discover the rich culture, long held traditions, fascinating history and natural beauty of Serbia. On this cultural highlights trip, we delve right into the country’s heart to uncover the diversity of the ‘real’ Serbia. This trip contrasts vibrant Belgrade and historic Novi Sad with visits to wine cellars and traditional wineries, UNESCO heritage sights and monasteries, the stunning Uvac Special Nature Reserve and the chance to ride the famous Sargan 8 train.You will be part of Serbian Traditional Wedding ceremony from the beginning of 20-th century, in which our guests will be active part on brides or on brooms side. There are plenty of opportunities to experience the warm and heart felt hospitality of the Serbian people as well as their delicious cuisine.

DAY 1 BELGRADE AIRPORT-SREMSKI KARLOVCI-NOVI SAD Meet and assist at Belgrade Airport. Transfer to Sremski Karlovci. Visit one of the most famous wine cellars, tasting 3 sorts of the famous Fruska Gora wines. Transfer to Novi Sad. Check in. Overnight.

DAY 2 –NOVI SAD –PETROVARADIN –JAGODINA Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Novi Sad- city hall, the cathedral, Liberty Square, the historic center and Petrovaradin Fortress. Transfer to Jagodina. Check in.Overnight.

DAY 3 – RAVANICA MONASTERY – RESAVSKA CAVE - VRNJACKA BANJA Breakfast. Visit of Monastery Manasija.Short transfer to the Ravanica Monastery. Visit to Resavska cave, the most famous speleological object of Serbia. Drive to Vrnjacka Banja to the Queen of all Serbia's spa towns. Overnight.

DAY 4 – IBAR RIVER GORGE - STUDENICA MONASTERY - ZLATIBOR MOUNTAIN Departure to Kraljevo, monastery of Zica in which seven Serbian kings were crowned. We will drive along the Ibar River Gorge and visit the Studenica Monastery, a UNESCO Heritage site. Transfer through Zlatibor.Check in. Overnight.

DAY 5 – UVAC SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE - ZLATIBOR MOUNTAIN Breakfast. Transfer to the Uvac Special Nature Reserve.Boat ride and observation of white-headed vultures. Visit to the Ice cave.Driving back to Zlatibor. Overnight.

DAY 6 - MOKRA GORA - SARGAN 8 TRAIN RIDE - SIROGOJNO OPEN AIR MUSEUM - ZLATIBOR Breakfast. Sargan 8 train ride through the well-preserved environment of the Mokra Gora Nature Park.Departure for Mecavnik, wooden ethno complex of famous director Emir Kusturica.Drive to visit the Old Village Sirogojno open air museum.Returning to our hotel in Zlatibor. Free time. Overnight.

DAY 7 – KOSJERIC – WEDDING DAY  - BELGRADE Breakfast. Driving toward Kosjeric where you will be part of Serbian Traditional wedding with interactive participation.There you will see folk customs, traditional costumes and with music, food and drink, you will be part of customs.Transfer to Belgrade. Check in. Free time. Overnight.

DAY 8 - BELGRADE – ZEMUN - CITY TOUR Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Belgrade: Avala with Tower, the House of Flowers, Dedinje the wealthiest part of Belgrade, panoramic tour of The White palace, Karadjordje’s park and St. Sava’s Temple,National Theatre, Parliament, Republic Square & Kalemegdan Fortress. Departure to Zemun tour: tour begins in front of the Post Office where you will discover the history of this city: Magistar’s Square, Gospodska Street and Masarik’s Square, passing by Karamata’s house and Nikolajevska Church you will get to well-known ’’White Bear’’- the oldest house in Zemun, Madlenianum, Franciscan Monastery and St. John Church, to the Town park, Zemun gymnasium and the House of Aviation. Rich up to Gardoš, one of three hills on which the historical core of Zemun was built. Lunch/ dinner (optional). Back to hotel.Optional-Night clubs. Overnight.

DAY 9 – BELGRADE AIRPORT Breakfast. Transfer to airport. End of services.