Day Trip from Belgrade: Gems of Eastern Serbia
Overview
Take an unforgettable, full-day tour away from the crowds and noises of the big cities and experience awe-inspiring eastern part of Serbia.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Resavska Cave
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Belgrade, Belgrade
The tour starts at 8.a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.
Stop At: Manasija Monastery, 280, Serbia, Despotovac Serbia
You will be impressed by the beautiful scenery, while you enjoy 1.5-hour drive to our first stop – Manasija Monastery, located among the green hills of the vivid Resava gorge. It was built in early 15th century during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevic. The whole complex is surrounded by 12 towers, constructed in order to protect Church of Saint Trinity from the Ottomans. The Manasija monastery fortification, with its ramparts and towers, is the best preserved fortification complex on the territory of medieval Serbia. Due to its fresco paintings, which represent one of the greatest achievements of the medieval Serbian art, monastery is believed to be a real jewel of Serbian medieval culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Resavska Cave, 20 km from Despotovac, Despotovac Serbia
The tour proceeds to 80-million-year-old cave called Resava, which was discovered by local shepherd in 1962. Ten years later, the cave was opened for the audience for the first time. Nowadays this is one of the most visited caves in this part of Europe due to its richness of cave jewelry: stalagmites and stalactites. Total length of the tunnels is 4.5 km. So far a bit more than 2 km were explored, and 800 m is accessible to visitors. The temperature in the Resava cave is a constant 7°C all year round, with air humidity varying between 80 and 100%. The tour around the cave will last for 40 minutes, so wearing warm clothes is recommended.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vodopad Veliki Buk, Despotovac Serbia
Afterwards we proceed to Lisine waterfall, one of Eastern Serbia top attractions. Here in this breathtaking place, a break for lunch will be made, and you will have the great opportunity to try the best trout fish in Serbia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Krupajsko Vrelo, Despotovac Serbia
Krupaj Spring, located 30km from Lisine Waterfall, on the west side of Beljanica Mount. is next on our route. It belongs to the group of karst springs and represents one of the most beautiful springs in Eastern Europe. Turquoise water of Krupaj Spring will leave you completely breathless.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Belgrade, Belgrade
Drive back to Belgrade (2h)
Drop off to your accommodation.
End of services.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Belgrade, Belgrade
The tour starts at 8.a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.
Stop At: Manasija Monastery, 280, Serbia, Despotovac Serbia
You will be impressed by the beautiful scenery, while you enjoy 1.5-hour drive to our first stop – Manasija Monastery, located among the green hills of the vivid Resava gorge. It was built in early 15th century during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevic. The whole complex is surrounded by 12 towers, constructed in order to protect Church of Saint Trinity from the Ottomans. The Manasija monastery fortification, with its ramparts and towers, is the best preserved fortification complex on the territory of medieval Serbia. Due to its fresco paintings, which represent one of the greatest achievements of the medieval Serbian art, monastery is believed to be a real jewel of Serbian medieval culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Resavska Cave, 20 km from Despotovac, Despotovac Serbia
The tour proceeds to 80-million-year-old cave called Resava, which was discovered by local shepherd in 1962. Ten years later, the cave was opened for the audience for the first time. Nowadays this is one of the most visited caves in this part of Europe due to its richness of cave jewelry: stalagmites and stalactites. Total length of the tunnels is 4.5 km. So far a bit more than 2 km were explored, and 800 m is accessible to visitors. The temperature in the Resava cave is a constant 7°C all year round, with air humidity varying between 80 and 100%. The tour around the cave will last for 40 minutes, so wearing warm clothes is recommended.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vodopad Veliki Buk, Despotovac Serbia
Afterwards we proceed to Lisine waterfall, one of Eastern Serbia top attractions. Here in this breathtaking place, a break for lunch will be made, and you will have the great opportunity to try the best trout fish in Serbia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Krupajsko Vrelo, Despotovac Serbia
Krupaj Spring, located 30km from Lisine Waterfall, on the west side of Beljanica Mount. is next on our route. It belongs to the group of karst springs and represents one of the most beautiful springs in Eastern Europe. Turquoise water of Krupaj Spring will leave you completely breathless.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Belgrade, Belgrade
Drive back to Belgrade (2h)
Drop off to your accommodation.
End of services.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This activity requires a minimum of 3 persons (Shared Option). If the minimum number of travelers isn't met, you will be offered a choice between choosing other date, cancelling the tour with no fees applied or booking a private tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
edomenech01
September 2023
This tour was absolutely phenomenal! We had Nina as our guide and she was one of the best I've had out of all my destinations. Very knowledgeable, explained the history of the country very well and ever threw in various fun facts that you may not ever learn about. The food was also quite amazing....
This tour was absolutely phenomenal! We had Nina as our guide and she was one of the best I've had out of all my destinations. Very knowledgeable, explained the history of the country very well and ever threw in various fun facts that you may not ever learn about. The food was also quite amazing. Tours like this make me want to go back and explore more of this beautiful country!michaelbY5385RN
June 2023
Our tour guide, Nina, was excellent. The history of Serbia and her descriptions of the these landmarks were superb.
Our tour guide, Nina, was excellent. The history of Serbia and her descriptions of the these landmarks were superb.Lila_H
June 2023
We enjoyed this trip to the monetary, the waterfalls which was rushing because they had had a lot of rain, the fish hatchery, the cave. But the best part was having Jelena as our guide, who was pleasant, cheerful, knowledgeable, & told us a lot about the Serbian culture. We thought all the 5-6 gu...
We enjoyed this trip to the monetary, the waterfalls which was rushing because they had had a lot of rain, the fish hatchery, the cave. But the best part was having Jelena as our guide, who was pleasant, cheerful, knowledgeable, & told us a lot about the Serbian culture. We thought all the 5-6 guides we had on Serbia tours were good! But we liked her the best!!!jorgegK8728RY
June 2023
Great experience, knowledgeable guide, and great driver. Would recommend to do it if you are in serbia.
Great experience, knowledgeable guide, and great driver. Would recommend to do it if you are in serbia.Loreta_M
November 2022
A very good and interesting trip. Attentive tour guide Jelena and excellent driver Bogdan. Jelena took great photos to remember.
A very good and interesting trip. Attentive tour guide Jelena and excellent driver Bogdan. Jelena took great photos to remember.A5660EQpaulc
November 2022
Our tour guide was Bojan and his driver Milan, they were very informative about the area history and really made our day can’t say enough good things about the two of them.Well Worth the trip.
Our tour guide was Bojan and his driver Milan, they were very informative about the area history and really made our day can’t say enough good things about the two of them.Well Worth the trip.