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If you find a combination of history, religion, architecture, and nature as an ideal way to spend a day exploring new destinations then you have found the ideal itinerary for you. This tour visits two medieval monasteries whose founders left a significant trace in Serbian and European history and which represent unique gems of medieval architecture. Besides cultural experience, you will discover natural attractions such as Resava cave and a waterfall, all that is the most intriguing part of Serbia, East Serbia.
Tour highlights:
✅ Personalized experience of a private tour
✅ Discover beautiful medieval monasteries from the XIV century Ravanica and Manasija
✅ Enjoy the intact nature of East Serbia, magnificent Resava Cave, and Veiki Buk waterfall
✅ Learn more about rich Serbian history from a friendly private guide
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you want to be picked up from other location which isn't listed (airbnb or an apartment) please specify. We can also pick you up from Belgrade port where cruiser boats dock.
Itinerary
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1
After your guide picks you up from hotel or other place of your stay you will drive together to the first point on the itinerary, the Monastery Ravanica. The 14th century monastery founded by Serbian prince Lazar, who played important role in Serbian medieval history. His endowment Ravanica inspired many folk stories and together with the cult of prince Lazar is a strong part of Serbian history and identity. This monastery represents beginning of the Morava architecture style, a unique Serbian style of medieval sacred architecture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Expect picturesque scenery while driving through this part of Serbia. Besides amazing nature on the way to our second stop, we'll pass through an old coal mining town Senjski rudnici, which is nowadays turned into a museum.
Admission ticket free -
2
Our second stop is one of the most famous caves in Serbia, Resava Cave. This 2380m long cave is discovered in 1960s and its calculated age is 80 million years. The area available for visitors is 800m long and it has four halls with different layouts and cave jewels.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Vodopad Veliki Buk
Usually caves are connected to waterfalls, it is the same here, from Resava cave, we are moving to the Veliki buk waterfall, which is maybe not the biggest you have seen, but it’ll charm you with its beauty, clear water and intact nature which surrounds it. On the top of it all, restaurants around the waterfall serve delicious trout or traditional food from the area.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Manasija Monastery
After lunch, last stop for the day is the most monumental monastery from Morava architecture style, Monastery Manasija. The early 15th century monastery founded by despot Stefan, the son of prince Lazar. Despot Stefan was one of the most beloved and appreciated Serbian rulers ever. The monastery itself is breathtaking at first sight, with its 15m tall fortification walls and 35m high main tower surrounding the Holy Trinity church.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Just a few minutes drive from the Monastery we'll pass trough a town Despotovac which was named after a great Serbian ruler Despot Stefan Lazarevic and founder of Manasija monastery.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Another interesting sight is on our way from Despotovac. Natural History Center of Serbia is located in Svilajnac town, and represents a blend of science, education, entertainment and tourism in one place, in a very specific way. Such a concept makes it unique in this part of Europe.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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