Lunch on open air at the archeological site (in case of bad weather lunch in local restaurant or in Ni) After go to the city of Ni, the third largest city in Serbia-visit the Fortress located in the city core, on the bank of the Nisava river. 5 days may just be enough to explore the place. Youre likely to have a long drive during the day so Id recommend you keep this day at Zlatibor a little relaxed. Prepare for a delightful day of exploration in the gorgeous mountains of Tara National Park. It is the location of one of the most important prehistoric cultures and archaeological discoveries that have changed our knowledge about the early Stone Age in Europe. Relics of members of holly family Brankovi are placed inside of the church and many important people are buried there as well, such as two Serbian patriarchs and King Milan Obrenovi. There are also classic nightclubs and strip clubs (for both men & women!). Its best to get an early start to the day, especially if you choose to take the boat tour. I would love to go back and explore the places you have listed as they look beautiful, especially the national parks and nature reserves and Novi Sad. I think Tara National Park is the only place I had read about before. Novi Sad is the second biggest city in the country and deserves no small amount of attention. If you choose to return to Novi Sad, your drive to Zlatibor on the next day is bound to be longer (3.5 hours) vs Belgrade (2 hours, 45 min). Drive to Kopaonik, check-in, dinner. I think a lot of people get confused between Serbia and Siberia I dont blame you, I did too, before I actually went there! Zlatibor forms the perfect base for 3 nights, in your 1-week itinerary for Serbia. Drive to the city of Kladovo, check-in, dinner at the hotel. With short trips, I always make it a point to balance out checking off the key touristy places to visit and spending some time in the countryside or exploring something off-beat and lesser known. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Visit to the House of flowers. A tiny street called Laze Teleckog is full of affordable pubs, best for a night crawl. Check-in, dinner. Home to historical buildings, both Baroque & neoclassical, it is a charming little town with narrow, winding cobbled stone streets, wineries at every corner, and little boutique selling local delicacies, harvests, and handcrafted goods. Lunch in Novi Sad or in winery in Sremski Karlovci. Walking tour continues with the Obrenovieva street-pedestrian area which ends with the old bohemian quarter called Kazandijsko sokae (alley). Suggested overnight stay in Zlatibor: Apartments Nika. In the evening, cross the bridge over the Danube to Petrovaradin, where you can visit the famous bakery of Novi Sad, Multi Tarte. Kalemegdan, the Church of Saint Sava, Knez Mihailova and the Nikola Tesla Museum must be top of that list. Woah, I had no idea Serbia looked like this. I always say that if you really wish to explore a country in-depth, you need way more than a week. Walk through beautiful baroque center and the pedestrian area of Sremski Karlovci Patriarchal Residence, Saint Nicholas Church, the first Serbian grammar school, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the Roman Church of the Holy Trinity, the Four Lions Fountain. Vojvodina is Serbias northern province, and it may well be its prettiest. Explore Liberty Square which is dominated by the Old Town Hall and the Catholic Church Name of Mary. Viminacium was devastated by Huns in the 5th century, but rebuilt by Justinian. During the ride, the train makes a few stops so you can take some fabulous photographs and enjoy the views. Child from 2 to 12 years old, sharing the bed 50% discount on the price in a twin room. Thank you for sharing this itinerary. Transfer to the hotel. Once a year town hosts the annual Kstendorf Film and Music Festival with famous guests from all over the world (Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci, Jim Jarmusch and many others). 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The tour includes following sights: Kalemegdan fortress, Assembly of the City of Belgrade, National Assembly, Republic Square, Terazije Square, Old and New Court, Slavija Square, Temple of Saint Sava (largest Orthodox Church in the Balkans). The fortress consists of nine towers up to 25m high and linked by stone walls. The third largest city in the country, Ni compliments Belgrade and Novi Sad with its Balkan atmosphere and incredible food, arguably the best in the country. Be sure to explore it in quieter times. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Of course, I had my 1-week itinerary for Serbia planned out before I travelled but the destination had changed last minute, leaving me with very less time to do my research. You could easily spend seven days in the capital itself (many are still to leave), but a whistle-stop itinerary means the big hitters need to be addressed first. The crypt contains the relics of members of the Karaorevi dynasty. Is 1 week too much for Serbia? Overnight. The town was established by ore Petrovi Karaore, the leader of the Serbs during the First Uprising. Small town in the heart of the Serbia, called umadia (meaning the forest). The Serbian Army assembled here before that famous conflict in 1389. Climbing the stairs to Petrovaradin Fortress, Suggested budget place to stay in Novi Sad: Garni Hotel Planeta Inn. After breakfast we drive to Sopoani monastery and after the visit depart to Zlatibor mountain and Mokra Gora. I highly recommend renting a car to explore the outskirts but when youre in Belgrade, renting a car is the worst idea so Id recommend doing it only once youre ready to leave the city. In the newly built town you can find streets and squares, hotel, few restaurants and bars, congress center, library, Serbias most advanced cinema, church, large indoor swimming pool, saunas, gym, tennis court and an underground basketball arena. Crafted with by Spirit Pixels. Considering that in 2021, most countries were still closed or battling high cases of Covid-19, only the smaller, lesser-known countries had opened their borders for tourism and Serbia was one of them. While this little homestay is about 10-min walk from the city center, I loved that it was in a quiet, idyllic part of the town. Thanks for putting it on my radar! On the hill of Oplenac, above Topola, youll visit a complex comprising of the Church of St. George, the Karaorevi Dynasty Mausoleum and a house built by the Royal Family Karaorevi. Child from 12 18 years old 30% discount on the price in a twin room. The student city is an underrated night out in the region too the perfect way to cap off a majestic week in Europes most underrated country. This is when I recommend you rent a car. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Read here about All you need to know about planning a road trip in Serbia. Designed in the style of these settlements from the 19th century, featuring replicas of log cabins, tents, caravans, and weapons, one could also book accommodation here or just visit it for a meal/ exploring. We wanted to visited it too when we were in Crioatia, but we had a loaded itinerary and couldnt fit it in. While one side is a cowboy town and an Indian village, the other has a Zlatibor hamlet. It is known by the attractive national restaurants with live music. After lunch, drive to Lepenski Vir, archeological site located in the erdap Gorge. The house of Petar Karaorevi stands opposite the Church, and was built in 1912. The change in scenery itself is a very pleasant experience because now youre in the middle of lush green mountains. Child from 2 to 12 years old, extra bed 30% discount on the price in a twin room. The amazing village was until recently just a couple of salvaged traditional wooden houses on a bluff above a spectacularly beautiful valley, but has been transformed into a modern equivalent of the medieval great monastery or university made of natural materials, mostly from wood. Lunch in the monastery. My suggested 1-week itinerary for Serbia starts from the capital city, Belgrade. Walk into one of the many hidden wineries, some of which are in the yards of the locals who own vineyards and are into grape harvesting. In my 1-week itinerary for Serbia, I made sure to include this off-beat, charming art nouveau town, about an hours drive from Novi Sad. You could choose to go east to Golubac or west to umadija, but we suggest heading south via thecentral Serbian town of Kruevac. Made out of river stone, it was built by Prince Lazar and Princess Milica as their capitol city, whose remains together with church Lazarica in its center are forever imbedded as symbols of Kruevac. In the evening, you can return either to Novi Sad or Belgrade. That word doesnt quite do justice to the many monasteries that are dotted throughout the countryside, housing some of the finest religious art in the area. 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Optional visit to underground tunnels in Petrovaradin Fortress. Youll be in Novi Sad by afternoon, which gives you the entire evening to enjoy the laid-back vibe, the thriving urban art scene, some amazing local food, suave cafes, and bustling market where you can buy unique souvenirs. Would be interesting to walk around that area. When I think about Serbia, small towns and green nature what came to my mind. I agree with you! It connects the center of Zlatibor with its highest peak and the ski center Tornik, via Lake Ribnicko, where the Middle station is located. Visit the Amphitheatre, Roman baths, Mausoleum, Domu (copy of a Roman villa, also science and research center), and Mamut park (skeleton of a mammoth was recently discovered in the site). Excellent lakes, stunning hiking trails, historical villages & beautiful riverside restaurants make this place worth spending an entire day (if not more), in your 1-week itinerary for Serbia. I highly recommend visiting the cute restaurant, 2 min walk from the homestay, called (Serbian for Miris Dunja), which is extremely cozy, cute & quiet. This is also where you can experience activities such as hang-gliding & paragliding (in the summer). For details on how to get there, what to do and where to go, read my post on Everything you need to know about visiting Uvac Special Nature Reserve. The town has seen better days, but its role in the history of this proud nation cannot be overstated. If you see that number spray painted on buildings throughout the country, you now know why. We will board the famous dinky train Nostalgia created in old-time style, so you can feel that old atmosphere while sitting in its authentic cars with wooden seats, smelling fume from its wood burning stove and hearing the rumble of its wheels and go for a ride along the most exciting section of this narrow gauge line. Serbia is one of those off-beat, unspoken-of countries that one doesnt think of putting in their bucket list. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. This region spent much of the last millennium in the hands of the Hungarians and the Habsburg dynasty, and this is reflected in the small towns and the graceful architecture. Theres nothing like trying some fresh, locally made wine. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral, The Name of Mary Catholic church, and the hidden alleyways, replete with street art and charming cafes. The newly opened Zlatibor Gold Gondola Lift is a fantastic way of enjoying panoramic views. Visit Studenica monastery established in the XII by Stefan Nemanja, the founder of the medieval Serb state. Depart Novi Sad in the afternoon and drive back to Belgrade. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.