Tempted by Serbia

Oplenac Royal Mausoleum, Vraćevšnica Monastery, Ovcar-Kablar Gorge, Terzica avlija Ethno Park, Zlatibor Mountain, Mokra Gora and Sargan Eight Train, Mecavnik Wooden Town, Tara National Park

Day 1  Novi Sad/Belgrade – Oplenac – Vracevsnica Monastery – Klaticevo village rural complex 

Departure from Novi Sad/ Belgrade and drive to Topola. Tour of St. George Church, Karadjordjevic´s family Mausoleum in Oplenac … Drive on to Gornji Milanovac, lunch with short brake on Rudnik Mountain which dominates over Sumadija region. Visit to Vraćevšnica Monastery from the XV century. Trip continues to Klaticevo village to the authentic first class traditional settlement providing tourist services. Accommodation in nicely appointed rural household of traditional Sumadija style. Dinner made under iron pots, finest local organic food. Overnight.

Day 2  Ovcar-Kablar Gorge – Terzica avlija Ethno Park – Zlatibor 

Breakfast and drive through magnificent mountain scenery to Ovčar-Kablar Gorge. Tour to Nikolje Monastery, one of the most spiritual sites amongst the „Saint Serbian Athos” on Zapadna Morava River while walking through intact nature. Visit to Zlakusa rural settlement of „Terzica Avlija” traditional exhibition of ceramic handwork. Traditional lunch. Trip continues to Zlatibor Mountain. Accommodation in hotel. Evening stroll along the lake shore while enjoying Zlatibor sights. Dinner, overnight.

Day 3  Sargan train ride – Tara National Park – Divcibare 

After breakfast departure to Mokra Gora Mountain and archaic Sargan Eight train ride. Visit to Mećavnik – Wooden Town founded by famous film director Emir Kusturica. Traditional lunch. Afternoon hike in the Tara National Park famous for its fascinating nature. Drive on to Divcibare, famous tourist mountainous center and hotel accommodation. Dinner accompanied by folklore/music program, overnight.

Day 4  Tesnjar quarter Valjevo – Belgrade 

After breakfast time for shopping in traditional Tešnjar market – handcrafts bazaar. Drive to Belgrade Airport and departure flight or end of program.

Price: 410 EUR Minimum 6 participants

Application 60 days before departure

Included : high tourist class air conditioned transportation, 2 overnights in double room 3* hotels, 1 overnight with breakfast in exclusive rural household, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and brunches – local specialties, entrance fees for sights included in the program, Sargan Train ride, 24 hours PANACOMP Logistics and professional guidance

NOTE: Visits 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 !/