Genuine Serbia

Embark on a journey of discovery and adventure of Belgrade, Novi Sad, Viminacium, Golubac Fort,  Lepenski Vir, Djerdap National Park, Rajac Wineries, Felix Romuliana, Nis

Day 1   Belgrade arrival 

Arrival to Belgrade Airport, transfer and accommodation in 4 stars central hotel. Belgrade city Tour : Kalemegdan Fortress, The Republic Square, Saint Sava Orthodox Cathedral – second largest Orthodox church in the world, Republic Square, … Optional visit to the Ethnographic Museum which houses traditional costumes collections and various ethnographic items. Afternoon time at leisure. Dinner with tamburitza music in famous bohemian quarter Skadarlija. Overnight.

Day 2   Belgrade – Novi Sad – Fruska Gora – Belgrade

After breakfast, drive to Novi Sad and City tour : City Hall, boulevards, churches, pedestrian zone, Petrovaradin Fortress known as the Gibraltar on the Danube. Drive on to Sremski Karlovci and tour of this picturesque cultural and spiritual center of Serbs : Patriarchate Court, Four Lions Fountain, the first Serbian Gymnasium, Saint Nichola’s Orthodox Church. Visit to the Honey Museum and delicious wine tasting in traditional cellar. Traditional lunch at Perko’s Farm in Neradin village. Drive on along beautiful slopes of Fruska Gora Mountain to Grgeteg Monastery, built in 15th century. Afternoon return to Belgrade, free evening. Overnight.

Day 3   Belgrade – Viminacium site – Golubac Fortress – Lepenski Vir site – Donji Milanovac 

After breakfast drive along the Danube to Viminacium, fascinating archaeological site presenting the former Roman military settlement and camp spreading on the vast surface of 420 hectares rich in monumental temples, wide streets, luxurious villas, extensive baths, an amphitheatre… Sightseeing followed by lunch of genuine ancient Roman specialties. Drive on to Golubac Fortress, one of the best preserved fortifications on the Danube River, quick photo-shooting break. Visit to Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological highlight dating back 10000 years ago situated in untouched stunning nature of Djerdap National Park. Accommodation in Donji Milanovac comfortable traditional guest-houses with facilities. Traditional dinner. Overnight.

Day 4   Donji Milanovac – Rajko’s Pecina Cave – Kladovo

After breakfast drive to Rajkova Pecina Cave. Sightseeing. Drive on to Crnajka village. Big traditional lunch with folklore performance. Drive through gorgeous Iron Gate Gorge comprising three gorges, two remarkable canyons featuring breathtaking views and three large valleys to Kladovo. Visit to the Archaeological Museum in Kladovo. Hotel accommodation. Evening boat ride /if applicable/, dinner on the boat accompanied by music entertainment. Overnight.

Day 5   Djerdap National Park – Rajac Wineries   

After breakfast full-day tour to nearby Mountain summits within the Djerdap National Park – nature exploration, walks through thick forests and fragrant meadows, bird-watching… Picnic lunch. Afternoon drive to Rajacke Pimnice – Rajac Wineries near Negotin, unique cultural sight dedicated to the glory of wine and monumental complex of over 270 stone houses built more than 200 years ago as a complete Mother-nature concept Foundation so to grow and preserve natural wines with most precious care and love of local Rajac people. Tasting of delicious wines in traditional cellars followed by home-made dinner. Overnight in traditional guest-houses with facilities.

Day 6   Rajac Wineries – Felix Romuliana UNESCO heritage site – Nis

After breakfast drive to Gamzigrad, where the former Roman city Felix Romuliana is located. Visit to the precious mosaics in Emperor’s Palace and nearby Magura Hill, the burial place of Roman Emperor Galerius and his mother Romula. Drive to Zajecar for visit to the National Museum. Presentation of pottery manufacture. Break for traditional lunch. Drive to Nis and accommodation in 4 stars hotel. Traditional dinner. Overnight.

Day 7   Nis – Belgrade 

After breakfast city tour of Nis. Drive to Belgrade by highway with break for refreshment. 4 stars central hotel accommodation. Farewell dinner with music in traditional restaurant, overnight.

Day 8   Belgrade departure 

After breakfast free time until transfer to Belgrade Airport for departure flight. End of program and services.

Package price per person – double/twin room sharing: 1100 EUR – Minimum 2 participants; 980 EUR – Minimim 3 – 5 participants; 795 EUR – Minimum 25 participants; Single supplement: 275 EUR

Included: high tourist class AC transportation /minibus, overnights in double – twin room 3/4* hotels, 2 overnights in highly comfortable rural households, Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and branches – finest local food, Entrance fees as per program; boat ride, entrance fees for all sites included in visitations;  24 hours Panacomp logistics, support and professional guidance in English

NOTE: Boat ride is included in the price for minimum 25 participants

Visit to Serbian Orthodox monasteries and churches are on the program free of charge, but people traditionally donate sum of the choice /please inquire for further information – thank you !/

Application deadline : 60 days before departure