Belgrade City Tour & River Cruise
Full Day guided tour of Belgrade, to explore the capital city of Serbia – one of the oldest cities in Europe, After breakfast we transfer to the Vračar plateau, where we’ll see one of the most important sights of Belgrade – Saint Sava Temple, one of the biggest orthodox temples on the Balkans. In the vicinity is located the National Serbian Library. Continue further to the city center and Slavija Square, St. Mark Church and the Serbian Parliament Building, Republic Square, the National Theatre and National Museum. A walk through the always lively Knez Mihailo Street, main walking and shopping zone, on our way to Kalemegdan, we will visit the Congregational Church.The tour will end at Kalemegdan, the most important cultural-historic complex of the city. In the Kalemegdan Park, on the confluence of the rivers Sava and Danube, the Belgrade Fortress raises proudly, and is the witness of the tumultuous history of this ancient city. In the afternoon we take a river cruise to enjoy the views of Belgrade from the boat (1.5 hrs) Dinner and overnight.

Belgrade – The ancient city of Viminacium – Boat cruising through the longest and deepest gorge of Europe – Kladovo
This morning we transfer towards the ancient city of Viminacium, situated at the place where the river Mlava, the ancient Margus, empties itself into the Danube. In the Iron Age, this was the eastern part of the land of the Scordisci, a tribe that belonged to the La Tène civilization and may be called “Celtic”, although there wereThracian and Illyrian influences. A necropolis from the Iron Age has been identified at Pećine, close to Viminacium. The Romans became interested in the region during the Illyrian Wars. It has been argued that the Fourth Legion Scythica stayed in Viminacium (or the neighborhood) during the first half of the reign of the emperor Augustus; the area appears to have been pacified in 12/11. Another unit that may have stayed here for a short while, is the Fourth Legion Flavia Felix, which took part in Domitian’s war against the Dacians after 86.
Further we take the boat for a cruise through the Djerdap gorge, cruising through the longest and deepest gorge of Europe, known as the Iron Gate Gorge, where the Danube River course is most beautiful. This area features unique flora and fauna and testifies to the remains of one of the earliest settlements in Europe. Arrival to a small village of Tekije and bus transfer to the nearby town of Kladovo, where we will spend the overnight.Serbia Grand Tour.

Kladovo – Archeological Treasures of Felix Romuliana – Nis
This morning we visit Felix Romuliana Archeological Site, UNESCO heritage. Emperor Galerius built the palace in the 3rd and 4th century A.D., named after his mother Romula, to commemorate the place of his birth. The city comprised of the imperial palace Felix Romuliana, a little temple, a large temple and public baths protected by defensive walls and system of towers.
Buildings are richly decorated with frescoes, mosaics displaying figural and geometric motifs, and decorations of great historical and artistic value. The palace is the example of the unique Roman court architecture and it is its best representative.
The Felix Romuliana palace was never completed, and Roman emperors gave this monumental complex to the Christian church in the 4th century
Dinner and overnight in Nis. Nis is the third biggest city in Serbia, and its history goes back to the ancient times, and citizens are proud of their most famous ancestor – Roman Emperor Constantine, the one who brought Christianity to the Roman Empire.

Nis – Kopaonik – Novi Pazar
Today we transfer towards Novi Pazar, driving through Kopaonik Mountain Resort, the largest mountain range in Serbia. Kopaonik is a well-known Ski resort area in Serbia. In the afternoon sightseeing of Novi Pazar. We visit the Hamam built during the 15th century, the fortress and the watchtower built by the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century, and the Altun – alem Mosque which is one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in Balkan. Overnight in Novi Pazar.

Novi Pazar – Studenica Monastery – Zica Monastery – SPA town of Vrnjacka Banja
This morning we visit the Studenica Monastery, built in 1196. Studenica Monastery is one of the most valuable, biggest and important monasteries of Serbian Orthodox Church. This is the second Serbian monument that had the honor to be included into the list of UNESCO World Heritage in 1986. The Monastery hosts 4 churches: Church of the Holy Virgin (Raška architecture style), Church of Joachim and Ana, Saint Nicholas Church and foundation of St. John the Baptist Church. Frescoes of the Monastery have depicted the development of Serbian medieval art and represent a masterpiece of Byzantine paintings from the beginning of the 13th century. Sacristy of Studenica keeps the ring of Stefan Nemanja, metal objects and other valuable relics.

Further visit the monastery of Zica, built in 1221. The monastery was founded by first Serbian King Stefan Nemanjić the First-Crowned. Here 7 medieval kings of Serbian Kingdom were crowned. The church along with the whole monastery belongs to the Raška architectural style and has red facades. A popular legend says that for every king crowned here a new entrance to the monastery was opened. Frescoes of the monastery belong to Byzantine school and were made in the beginning of the 13th century during so-called Golden epoch of Serbian art. Architecture and riches of Žiča monastery are the reason why it was included into the „Rout of culture Transromanica“ – rout that binds European heritage of the Romanesque period.

In the afternoon we reach Vrnjacka Banja, one of the best SPA cities in Serbia, with many hot springs. Overnight in Vrnjacka Banja.

Vrnjacka Banja – Zlatibor
Today we will reach the mountain resort of Zlatibor, for a relaxing time in the wild nature of the mountains, enjoying the local traditional culinary or the wellness center of the hotel. Overnight in Zlatibor.Serbia Grand Tour.

Zlatibor – Visegrad (Bosnia) 1 hrs – Mokra Gora and Drvengrad village – Retro train journey through the mountains – Zlatibor 30 min
This morning we cross border with Bosnia, and visit the small town of Visegrad. Walking tour of Visegrad town, where we hear some details about Bosnia and Hercegnovi history and culture. After the visit we drive back to Serbia, and visit the villages of Drvengrad And Mokra Gora, picturesque mountainous villages hidden between Zlatibor and Tara.The ethno village Drvengrad (Wooden Town), built by prominent movie director Emir Kusturica. The village, which includes the Mećavnik Hotel, houses, galleries, shops, a cinema and a church, is made of natural materials, mostly wood. Since 2008, the village plays host to the annual Küstendorf Film and Music Festival and Drvengrad has been visited by the likes of Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci, Jim Jarmusch and many others.After arrival in Mokra Gora we start a unique trip in an old retro train called Šargan Eight. The train travels on the bottom of Šargan mount, on a way shaped in the form of number eight; this is why it is called “Šargan eight”. This Journey will take us back in time, while we enjoy the unspoiled mountain sceneries. The train journey lasts 1 hour and stops us in Sargan village. From there, the bus takes us back to the hotel in Zlatibor. Relaxing evening in the mountains.

Zlatibore – Belgrade
Today we return to Belgrade, where we spend a free afternoon to relax from the transfer or explore further the city. Overnight in Belgrade.Serbia Grand Tour.

Belgrade – Topola and Oplenac Hill 1.5 hrs – Belgrade
Morning transfer to the small town of Topola, where we will visit the Karadjordje’s Konak and the old church, a place where Djordje Petrović -Karadjordje, one of the most important characters in Serbian history, lived and from where he started the First Serbian Uprising, a war against the Ottoman invaders. We will climb to the Oplenac hill, a beautiful green area covered with wood, where is located the St. George church, buit in the 20th century, as a house of prayer for all the members of the Serbian Royal family. The church has Byzantine style, with five domes and completely covered with white marble. The interior of the church is a spectacle of colors and light, with lavishly decorated marble floors and colored glass mosaics. A surface of 3 500m2 is covered with more than 40 million peace of tiles, in more than 15 000 shades of different colors representing the most extensive gallery of copies of Serbian medieval fresco paintings in one place. We’ll also visit Petar’s House, the Museum of the Karađorđević family, palace, Royal vineyards and the Winery. Next we enjoy some wine degustation and visit of the cellars. In the afternoon return transfer to Belgrade. Overnight in Belgrade.

Belgrade – 2021 European Capital of Culture Novi Sad 1 hrs – Petrovaradin Fortess – Rural Lunch in an ethno village – Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci – Belgrade 1 hrs
This morning we transfer towards Vojvodina region, one of the most panoramic sites of Serbia, to visit 2 of the most beautiful cities of the region: Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci. Along the way we stop in the Krušedol Monastery. Further we reach Novi Sad, the 2021 European Capital of Culture, where we enjoy the walking tour in the city center, passing through The City Hall, The Cathedral, Assembly of Vojvodina, shopping zone with restaurants and coffee-shops.We continue to visit the Fortress of Petrovaradin, the so-called ‘Danube’s Gibraltar’, where the fortress is located. At the fortress, we will see the clock tower, old fortress walls, and have great views over the Danube, including the many bridges spanning the river. We stop for lunch in an ethno village, with authentic farm houses still in use today, who offer traditional menus in a traditional setting. In the afternoon we start our return transfer towards Belgrade. Along the way we stop for a visit of Sremski Karlovci, a city of vineyards, rich in culture and history. Sremski Karlovci feels like a ‘museum town’ with its Baroque centre, the Patriarchal Court, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and the first Serbian secondary school (gymnasium). It is also famous for wine production and the town’s annual Wineball festival. We visit a local winery and enjoy degustation of wines. Dinner and overnight in Belgrade.Serbia Grand Tour.

Belgrade Return
After breakfast, Free time in Belgrade until departure transfer. Flight back home.