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From Belgrade: Medieval Monasteries and Resava Cave Tour

From Belgrade: Medieval Monasteries and Resava Cave Tour

Your tour starts from your accommodation, where your guide will pick you up. Head towards Pomoravlje District, known as the center of the last Serbian Medieval Kingdom, where monasteries still have enormous cultural and historical legacy and wealth. Your first stop is Ravanica monastery. It was the endowment of Prince Lazar built during the period between 1375 and 1377, with its frescoes painted in the years preceding the Battle of Kosovo. Due to its architectural and artistic features, the Ravanica church can be called the birthplace of the new artistic movement called the Morava school. Continue your ride to Manasija monastery.  Manasija monastery is one of the last monuments to Serbian medieval culture, raised by Despot Stefan Lazarević, son of Prince Lazar. The construction of the church, an extravagant fortification and large refectory lasted from 1406 to 1418. The Church of the Holy Trinity, which is part of the monastery, is considered a prime example of Morava architecture. Also marvel at the frescoes in Manasija, together with those in Kalenić, which are the most beautiful of the Morava properties and are considered among the best in old Serbian art in general.  After this extraordinary experience, you will visit the Resava cave, one of the oldest in Serbia. The interior of the cave consists of numerous and varied halls, channels, galleries, columns, stalactites, stalagmites, draperies and flowstone waterfalls. Further on, you will enjoy a traditional Serbian lunch in a unique atmosphere, in a restaurant directly below the waterfall. After an unforgettable day, you will head back to Belgrade.

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Overall rating

4.9
(32 reviews)

Initially I was supposed to attend this tour however,there wasn't enough people for the tour to go ahead .Dražen the guide asked if I wanted to transfer to the Novi Sad tour ,which was amazing .Although very cold day ,nothing was too much to organise.Dražen organised for a driver to pick me up in front of my hotel . Dražen was very informative and knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour . He was also mindful of everyone's needs as we had older people on our tour and was very caring . Would recommend this tour to all my friends visiting Belgrade..5 stars to Dražen and a well planned tour . Have been on a few tours but this one by far was one of my favourites. Thank you again for a wonderful experience and beautiful memories. J.Ryan

very nice and interesting experience, our guide accompanied us all day to discover wonderful places, explaining their history (and in general that of Serbia) in a very interesting way. highly recommended experience.

Well planned day trip. The monasteries were very interesting and the cave was spectacular. The guide was professional and very informative

The guide was really good. Very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with.

I was very pleased and don't regret it one bit😇