Wednesday group tour to Topola and Oplenac from Belgrade

Wednesday group tour to Topola and Oplenac from Belgrade

Explore historic town only an hour drive from Belgrade on this 8-hour small-group tour which operates on Wednesdays year round. Visit Topola town and Oplenac complex to learn more about the history of the region. Visit old king's wine cellar from the 1930s which holds original archive wines. Try local food in authentic ambient.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Топола, 139,, Bulevar vožda Karađorđa, Topola, Serbia

The central part of the tour is Topola, a small town rich in history, at just 80 kilometers from Belgrade. The area you will visit was the birthplace of the First Serbian Uprising against Ottoman rule two centuries ago. It was a seed which in years to come developed into the modern Serbian state. Karadjordje Petrovic, the leader of the Uprising was born in Topola, he was also a founder of the Karadjordjevic dynasty that ruled Serbia for decades. Your first stop in exploration of Topola is the Museum dedicated to the life of Karadjordje and the Uprising he led. The Museum is situated in the remains of what used to be a small fortress known as Karadjordje’s Town.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Oplenac, Kraljice Marije 4, Topola 34310 Serbia

From Karadjordje’s Town, move up to the top of nearby Oplenac hill where you will pay a visit to the gorgeous mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic family - Saint George’s Church. Twenty seven members of the royal family were buried in the crypt of this church. But what is most fascinating about it is a breathtaking mosaic decoration of the interior which consists of 40 million pieces in 15,000 shades, depicting the best known frescoes from Serbian medieval monasteries.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kings Winery, Topola, Serbia

While at Oplenac, do not miss the opportunity to visit the 90-year old Royal winery. Part of the winery is now a museum, originally built by German builders and equipped with top French production lines at the time. Other part of the winery is modern production and you'll have opportunity to try few of their wines.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Restoran DIVLJAKOVAC kod Vladimira, Vojvode Stepe, Aranđelovac, Serbia

And at the very end, continue on towards the neighboring town of Aranđelovac, to one of several ethnic restaurants where delicious local cuisine is served in authentic ˆumadija ambience. After lunch, return to Belgrade. Lunch is not included in the price.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes