The tour departs will start from main square with the introduction to 50 years historical period of no more existing Yugoslavia. Republic Square hosts numerous monuments from the era of Yugoslavian Kingdom mixed with socialistic grey edifices of the constructivism era. Enjoy this contrast when walking to Nikola Pašić’s Square devoted to Serbian politician of the World War I time. Learn about the transition from Kingdom to the Socialistic Republic and see impressing building of the Serbian Parliament that gathered politicians from different epochs and, finally in 2000, was the place where Bulldozer Revolution started and contradictory figure of Slobodan Milošević was overthrown.
On your way you will see City Parliament and President’s residency that is located next to the monument of Ivo Andrić, Serbian writer and Nobel Prize winner. You will go down to via Prince Miloš Street to the magnificent Government Building and see the tragic image – the ruins of Serbian General Staff Building that was one of the first buildings bombed by NATO in 1999. The guide will raise the topic of the bombing and will give you another perspective and opinion about these terrible happenings.
12:00pm – Transfer to Musem of Yugoslavia
Afterwards you will catch public transport, a comfortable trolley that will bring you to elite district of Belgrade called Dedinje. This area is famous for numerous embassies and residential villas with a great view over a part of Belgrade. You will proceed to the Yugoslav History Museum Complex, devoted to live and deeds of the famous communist leader, Josip Broz Tito. This outstanding man led the country to the bright future, and his times are nowadays remembered with some nostalgia. In the Museum you will see an interesting collection of ceremonial presents that were given to Yugoslavian President and will also visit his Mausoleum
First stop is one of 17 monasteries in area of mountain Fruska Gora. This one is part of familiar legacy of Branković dynasty, one of the most important benefactor families during challenging times, Turkish siege.
11:15am – arrival to Sremski Karlovci
Next stop is Sremski Karlovci, small city which represents the true gem stone of Serbian culture and spirituality. With its baroque town lake, Patriarchy Palace, Congregational church of Saint Nikola and Catholic church of Trinity, first Serbian gymnasium from 1881. and the library of the gymnasium of Karlovci, this town has earned its name “museum town”. Sremski Karlovci is local center of wine production, this is why you will visit a traditional winery and try local sort of wine! 12:30pm – stop to visit Petrovaradin fortress
Driving along the right bank of Danube, we are arriving to Petrovaradin Fortress. Founded on the grounds of a medieval edifice, the fortress was built by the Austrians in the 17th and 18th century as pillar of defense against the invasion of the Turks. They call it the “Gibraltar of Danube”, because of its position. Today the fortress is famous for the most prestigious European music festival “Exit”. 2:00pm – walking tour through downtown of Novi Sad
Afterwards we will go to Novi Sad, melting point of different nations and ethnic groups, city with real multicultural ambiance and an example of true modern European metropolis, located 80 km away from Belgrade. Thanks to its position on the cost of the river Danube, once was the border between two empires, Austro-Hungary on the north and Ottoman on the south and with the charter of Queen Marija Theresa, it gets the status of free royal city Neoplanta in 1748. Thanks to the mixing of different nations and ethnic groups, Novi Sad with the population of 280 000 is a true multicultural environment and is the example of a true modern European metropolis. We will walk through Dunavska (Danube) and Zmaj Jovina street, which are the main walking zones of the city. Points of interest are: Dunavski park, charming passages and facades, orthodox cathedral, City Hall, Freedom Square, The Name of Mary Church, The Synagogue and Serbian national theatre.
3:00pm – free time at downtown of Novi Sad
At the end, you deserved to have free time for chance to catch a taste of Novi Sad in local, traditional restaurants.
5:30pm – arrival to Belgrade
Afterwards you will be driven back to your accommodation in Belgrade.
After exploring Drvengrad, there will be a short drive to the famous Zlatibor Mountain, home of the first royal resort in Serbia. Here you can enjoy a relaxing walk around the quaint town centre of this picturesque air spa. In the evening, an enjoyable dinner of traditional Serbian food typical of the region will be served in the hotel. Overnight.
After lunch, the tour will continue on to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check-in at the hotel.
After a short rest, the Sarajevo sightseeing tour will start, covering all the main sights including: Vijećnica or Sarajevo City Hall, the building of which was finished during the Austro-Hungarian period; the old downtown of the city called Baščaršija; the historical and cultural centre of Sarajevo with authentic shops and souqs from the Ottoman era; the Orthodox Church from the 16th century; the Gazi Husrev-bey mosque; the Sahat Tower from the 17th century; and the first public toilet in Europe. Next you will head on to the Latin Bridge where Gavrilo Princip shot the successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne Franz Ferdinand, consequently starting the First World War. After crossing the bridge, you will reach Bezistan, a market complex from the 16th century, and then on to the main pedestrian zone Ferhadiya with the Sarajevo Synagogue from 1580 and a Catholic cathedral from 1881. Return to the hotel and overnight.
tanner’s quarter Tabhana. Free time in Mostar for getting lunch on the banks of the Neretva River, with an amazing view of the bridge that rises above you.
The excursion continues to Blagaj (a site on the UNESCO Tentative List), an old town from the 15th century where the Kosača noble family ruled. Blagaj was also the crib of Islam of today’s Bosnia and Herzegovina, when dervish Sari Satluk built a khanqah at the riverhead of Buna. During the short tour, enjoy the view of the monastery located in a fairy-tale environment, beneath the cliffs, on the shores of the emerald green river Buna.
The next destination of the day is Trebinje, a picturesque town with a woderful mix of sights originating from a mix of different cultures. The tour starts with a visit to Arslanagića Bridge, a dream for artists and photographers alike; this stone bridge with its peaceful atmosphere will take you 400 years back in time. During the leisurely walk through the narrow streets of the old town, you’ll see the most important sights of Trebinje as you make your way to the so called ‘Poet’s Square’ where you can sit under the 115 year old trees, which are the symbol of the town. In this beautiful town, Emir Kusturica, the world famous movie director, made one of his last movies, with Monica Belluci in the leading role. Overnight in the hotel.
After the boat ride, you will arrive in Kotor, an old Mediterranean town that dates back to the 12th and 14th century. A walking tour will allow you to explore this UNESCO site, including the churches of Saint Nicholas and Saint Luke, the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and other cultural moments. You will have free time to continue wandering around the old paved town, or have lunch in a restaurant on one of romantic squares.
The next destination is Dubrovnik, one of the most significant monuments in the world and one of Europe’s best preserved walled cities, known since the 7th century. The old town is surrounded by a 2 km long wall that gives a great opportunity to see old Dubrovnik from above during a one hour relaxing walk; the city’s churches, fortifications and monuments are a real must-see. Dubrovnik has enchanted a lot of famous persons to devote their pieces of art to the city, thus in this city of marble and light coloured stone, you will find numerous art galleries and unique shops. In the historical centre of Dubrovnik, you will visit the main street Stradun, the main square Placa, Pile Gate, the Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, the walls of the Old Town, the church of Saint Blaise, the cathedral, the Jesuit church, Orlando’s Column, Big Onofrio’s Fountain, the city port and other hidden gems. Hotel check-in and overnight.
STANDARD PACKAGE (per person, in double room): | May 12 – 16th |
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Group – 4-9 PAX | €629 |
Group – 10-15 PAX | €519 |
Group – 16+ PAX | €449 |
SUPPLEMENTS, REDUCTIONS // STANDARD PACKAGE | |
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1/1 Room Supplement (on basic price) | €170 |
Twin Room supplement (per person, on basic price) | €20 |
1/3 Room Reduction (per person, on basic price) | -€20 |
CHILD POLICY, y/o // | |
0 to 2 | Free of charge |
2 to 12 in existing bed | 50% discount |
2 to 12 in extra bed | 1/3 Room Reduction Policy |
12+ in extra bed | 1/3 Room Reduction Policy |
First stop is one of 17 monasteries in area of mountain Fruska Gora. This one is part of familiar legacy of Branković dynasty, one of the most important benefactor families during challenging times, Turkish siege.
11:15am – arrival to Sremski Karlovci
Next stop is Sremski Karlovci, small city which represents the true gem stone of Serbian culture and spirituality. With its baroque town lake, Patriarchy Palace, Congregational church of Saint Nikola and Catholic church of Trinity, first Serbian gymnasium from 1881. and the library of the gymnasium of Karlovci, this town has earned its name “museum town”. Sremski Karlovci is local center of wine production, this is why you will visit a traditional winery and try local sort of wine! 12:30pm – stop to visit Petrovaradin fortress
Driving along the right bank of Danube, we are arriving to Petrovaradin Fortress. Founded on the grounds of a medieval edifice, the fortress was built by the Austrians in the 17th and 18th century as pillar of defense against the invasion of the Turks. They call it the “Gibraltar of Danube”, because of its position. Today the fortress is famous for the most prestigious European music festival “Exit”. 2:00pm – walking tour through downtown of Novi Sad
Afterwards we will go to Novi Sad, melting point of different nations and ethnic groups, city with real multicultural ambiance and an example of true modern European metropolis, located 80 km away from Belgrade. Thanks to its position on the cost of the river Danube, once was the border between two empires, Austro-Hungary on the north and Ottoman on the south and with the charter of Queen Marija Theresa, it gets the status of free royal city Neoplanta in 1748. Thanks to the mixing of different nations and ethnic groups, Novi Sad with the population of 280 000 is a true multicultural environment and is the example of a true modern European metropolis. We will walk through Dunavska (Danube) and Zmaj Jovina street, which are the main walking zones of the city. Points of interest are: Dunavski park, charming passages and facades, orthodox cathedral, City Hall, Freedom Square, The Name of Mary Church, The Synagogue and Serbian national theatre.
3:00pm – free time at downtown of Novi Sad
At the end, you deserved to have free time for chance to catch a taste of Novi Sad in local, traditional restaurants.
5:30pm – arrival to Belgrade
Afterwards you will be driven back to your accommodation in Belgrade.
The tour departs will start from main square with the introduction to 50 years historical period of no more existing Yugoslavia. Republic Square hosts numerous monuments from the era of Yugoslavian Kingdom mixed with socialistic grey edifices of the constructivism era. Enjoy this contrast when walking to Nikola Pašić’s Square devoted to Serbian politician of the World War I time. Learn about the transition from Kingdom to the Socialistic Republic and see impressing building of the Serbian Parliament that gathered politicians from different epochs and, finally in 2000, was the place where Bulldozer Revolution started and contradictory figure of Slobodan Milošević was overthrown.
On your way you will see City Parliament and President’s residency that is located next to the monument of Ivo Andrić, Serbian writer and Nobel Prize winner. You will go down to via Prince Miloš Street to the magnificent Government Building and see the tragic image – the ruins of Serbian General Staff Building that was one of the first buildings bombed by NATO in 1999. The guide will raise the topic of the bombing and will give you another perspective and opinion about these terrible happenings.
12:00pm – Transfer to Musem of Yugoslavia
Afterwards you will catch public transport, a comfortable trolley that will bring you to elite district of Belgrade called Dedinje. This area is famous for numerous embassies and residential villas with a great view over a part of Belgrade. You will proceed to the Yugoslav History Museum Complex, devoted to live and deeds of the famous communist leader, Josip Broz Tito. This outstanding man led the country to the bright future, and his times are nowadays remembered with some nostalgia. In the Museum you will see an interesting collection of ceremonial presents that were given to Yugoslavian President and will also visit his Mausoleum