Krušedol Monastery

Departing from your accommodation, head toward the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina. For an hour, you will enjoy the colorful landscapes of the Pannonian Plain while hearing stories about the area's turbulent history. Reaching the Fruska Gora region, you will find over 16 medieval Orthodox monasteries nested in this region. Explore one on the way toward Sremski Karlovci, a quiet little Baroque town with small houses, churches, palaces, gardens, and an impressive history. Visit the Chapel of Peace, where a peace treaty was signed. Visit the main square, the Four Lion Fountain, the Karlovci Gymnasium, the town hall, the Roman Catholic Church, the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, and more.  You will be able to taste a famous "Bermet", a Serbian wine that even made it to Titanic. Your next stop will be the Petrovaradin Fortress, one of the largest strongholds in Europe, which is still preserved. Built by the Austrian Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, this fortress played a significant role in defending the middle European countries from Ottoman attacks. You will be able to walk through the fortress, pass through some of its gates, and see some of the interesting places from the top, like the City Museum, the old military barracks, and the clock tower. Enjoy the view over the Danube and the city of Novi Sad. As the second largest city in Serbia, with its typical Central European appearance and proud history of being a cultural and intellectual center in the Austro-Hungarian Empire which, it earned the nickname 'Serbian Athens.' See the Museum of Vojvodina and Dunavski Park, the largest green area in the city, the beautiful neo-Romantic Serbian Orthodox Bishop’s Palace, and visit the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. George from the 18th century with its invaluable iconostasis painted by famous Serbian painter Paja Jovanovic. Walk through the main street further on, enjoying the 18th and 19th-century architecture as well as endless rows of cafes and restaurants, and then reach Liberty Square - a central point in the city. Here, you will find the town hall, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Finance Palace, and the neo-classical edifice of the oldest city hotel, Vojvodina. You will then pass by the Serbian National Theater and reach the city synagogue, the beautiful Hungarian Secession-style building, one of the largest European synagogues still standing. Then, take a break for a traditional Serbian lunch (at your own expense), go shopping and enjoy Novi Sad, and, at the arranged time, get back into the vehicle and head back to Belgrade.

Embark on a captivating journey from Belgrade to the enchanting northern Serbian province of Vojvodina. As you leave the city behind, you’ll be treated to an hour of scenic views over the colorful Pannonian Plain while your guide shares intriguing tales of the region's fascinating and often turbulent past. Arrive in the picturesque Fruska Gora, a hidden gem known as the 'Holy Mountain of Serbia,' with 16 Orthodox monasteries nestled in its lush hills. Visit one of these spiritual landmarks as you make your way to Sremski Karlovci, a charming, quiet Baroque town filled with small houses, churches, palaces, gardens, and a rich history. Don’t miss the town's main square, home to the Four Lion Fountain and the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas. Each of these sites offers a glimpse into the town's vibrant past and architectural beauty. Savor the legendary 'Bermet,' a unique Serbian wine that was once served on the Titanic – a true taste of history. Next, journey to the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress, one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved fortresses. Built by the Austrian Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, it played a crucial role in defending Europe from Ottoman invasions. As you explore its labyrinthine gates, enjoy sweeping views of Novi Sad and the mighty Danube River. The fortress houses fascinating sites like the City Museum, old military barracks, and the iconic Clock Tower – known for its upside-down hands. Immerse yourself in the cultural riches of Novi Sad, Serbia’s proud second-largest city and the European Capital of Culture 2021. With its elegant Central European charm and history as a cultural hub of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Novi Sad is often called the 'Serbian Athens.' Discover the Museum of Vojvodina, wander through Dunavski Park (the largest green space in the city), and admire the neo-Romantic Serbian Orthodox Bishop’s Palace and the stunning 18th-century Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. George, home to an invaluable iconostasis painted by the renowned Serbian artist Paja Jovanovic. Take a leisurely walk down the main street, where 18th and 19th-century architecture meets a vibrant café culture. Visit Liberty Square, the heart of the city, and marvel at landmarks like the town hall, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Finance Palace, and the historical Vojvodina Hotel. Continue your exploration with a stop at the Serbian National Theater and the striking city synagogue, one of the largest and most beautiful synagogues in Europe, showcasing Hungarian Secession-style architecture. After a rich day of discovery, indulge in a traditional Serbian lunch (at your own expense) or enjoy some shopping before returning to Belgrade. This is a journey that combines history, culture, and unforgettable experiences in one unforgettable tour.

From the Petrovaradin Fortress, which is waiting for us, proudly rising on the edge of the Danube river bank, you will have an unforgettable view of the entire Novi Sad city. Few centuries ago the fortress was the border between east and west, between two great empires, and still its underground tunnels keep many secrets …Today one of the biggest music festivals in Europe “Exit” takes place among its strong walls. Walking through the oldest streets of Novi Sad, admiring magnificent baroque, classical, neo-gothic buildings, colorful facades, you will fall in love with its grace atmosphere and its inhabitants who, even in this era of fast communications, have preserved the tranquility and natural kindness. Imagine how they persuaded the Empress Maria Theresa to sell them a city for 80000 Hungarian forints! And since then it was the cultural center of the Serbians for a long time, still called ”Serbian Athens”. As a quiet guardian of the city and whole this region, in a distant prehistory elevated as an island from the huge Panonian Sea, lies Fruska Gora Mountain, which is today the oldest national park in Serbia. While enjoying the landscapes of its beautiful slopes, we will visit Krušedol, one of the most important Orthodox monasteries on the mountain. Following the traces of the greatest migration of the Serbian people from the end of the 17th century, we’ll arrive in Sremski Karlovci. Walking around the oldest high school in Serbia, the famous fountain "4 lions", the Orthodox cathedral, with the taste of the “Kuglof” chocolate cake in your mouth, we’ll solve the riddle: What is the other Sun, which the people of this irresisteble small town claim to have? At the end of this exciting adventure, we are going to the local wine cellar where, besides various high quality wines, you will have a unique opportunity to try Bermet, a dessert, spicy wine, made only in this region. The red one was a favorite drink of Empress Maria Theresa and the legend says it was sold on Titanic as well!

Your full-day journey begins with a pickup at your accommodation in Belgrade. Located 52 miles (84 km) from Belgrade, Novi Sad is the second largest city and most important city in Serbia. No visit to Serbia is full without a visit to this beautiful city, well-known for its amazing architecture. Your first stop will be Fruska Gora Mountain, called Serbian Holy Mountain and Krusedo Monastery, built in the 16th century. A short drive will take you to the next stop, Sremski Karlovci, a small town located at the foot of the Fruska Gora Mountain and on the right bank of the Danube River. You will have great opportunity to see all the highlights of this charming city including first Serbian Gymnasium, first Serbian Theological School, Orthodox Church dedicated to St.Nicholas, Catholic Church of St. Trinity as well as the most beautiful pharmacy in this part of Europe. Afterward, the tour continues with the Wine Tasting at Probus Wine Cellar. Besides tasting wines, the long history of wine producing in this area will be introduced to you on the best possible way, by locals whose families started producing wines in the 18th century. Your next destination will be Petrovaradin Fortress called 'Gibraltar on the Danube' due to its location and size, it is the number one attraction in Novi Sad. It represents one of the best-preserved artillery bastions in Europe with more than 10 miles (16 km) of underground ways and tunnels.  The tour continues with sightseeing and walking through Novi Sad. The tour starts from the Serbian National Theater, the first theater in the country and the main city square called 'Liberty Square'. The square is surrounded with beautiful buildings such as City Hall, Vojvodjanska Bank building, hotel Vojvodina and the Roman Catholic Name of Mary Church-symbol of Novi Sad. After the sightseeing tour, you will have free time for traditional lunch, shopping and wandering around the city by yourself before returning to Belgrade in the evening.

The tour begins with a pick-up in Novi Sad in a comfortable, modern Škoda Superb. Explore the charming Baroque town of Sremski Karlovci, known for its quiet streets lined with small houses, historic churches, elegant palaces, and picturesque gardens. At the Chapel of Peace, learn about its historical significance as the site where the first round table was used for negotiations, giving rise to the expression "round table." . Stroll through the main square to admire the Four Lion Fountain, the iconic Karlovci Gymnasium, the Town Hall, the Roman Catholic Church, the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, and other notable landmarks. Enjoy a tasting of the famous "Bermet," a Serbian wine so distinguished that it was even served on the Titanic. Pay tribute at the monument of Baron Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel. In 1922, Baron Wrangel arrived in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes as the leader of all White Russian refugees. By 1924, he had founded the Russian All-Military Union in Sremski Karlovci, a civilian organization that united Russian military émigrés worldwide and aimed to preserve the Russian military spirit for a future struggle against Bolshevism. Rising like a silent guardian of the region, Fruška Gora Mountain, which once stood as an island in the vast prehistoric Pannonian Sea, is now Serbia's oldest national park. As you take in the scenic beauty of its lush slopes, you will stop at Krušedol Monastery, the most significant of Fruška Gora's sacred sites. Founded between 1509 and 1514 by Saint Maksim Branković, Metropolitan of Belgrade and Srem, and his mother, Saint Angelina of Serbia, Krušedol Monastery stands as a cornerstone of Serbian Orthodox heritage on this "Holy Mountain of Serbia."

Novi Sad, known as being a heaven of tranquility and tolerance, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, with natural elegance and old city charm. In Serbian language, the synonyms for the word sad (plantation) are: garden, yard and bed of flowers. One of the first impressions the city makes is that it is a city of well-tended beauty. Its architecture and spirit have been shaped by many a nation. Easy-going and surrounded by fertile lowland, Fruška Gora (mountain) and the Danube, this city is a pearl amongst the Serbian cities. It is also called the "Serbian Athens", the Danube River Gibraltar and is home to south-east Europe's largest music festival, EXIT which has earned a global reputation for its diversity and cutting-edge music. Petrovaradin Fortress – The Fortress located across the Danube overlooking Novi Sad because of its strategic role through the centuries has long been known as the “Gibraltar of the Danube”. Today it is a town museum. Fruška Gora is often compared to Sveta Gora (Holy Mountain) for its impressive complex of Serbian medieval monasteries of great beauty and priceless spiritual value. Seventeen monasteries on Fruška Gora make a unique collection of densely distributed shrines built during a time span from 15th until 17th century as Serbian royal families’ endowments. Monasteries on Fruška Gora are guardians of Serbian religion, tradition and customs, but they are also unique monuments of Serbian artistic creativity from the Middle Ages. The town of Sremski Karlovci combines: history, religion, wine and beauty. It stood as the cultural, political and religious center of the Serbian people in the Austro-Hungarian Empire for two full centuries. This baroque town is a former seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the Habsburg Monarchy. The town is also well known for wine, one variety being absolutely unique in the World – the Bermet.