Itinerary
- Day 1
Visegrad
Your Serbian cultural journey begins at Visegrad, where you'll check out the UNESCO-listed bridge that's central to the region's history. After that, you'll see Kamengrad tourist attraction before heading to Zlatibor for the night. The drive gives you a good sense of the landscape you'll be exploring over the next couple weeks.
- Start point
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (We will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Sarajevo.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Visegrad bridge (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Visegrad Kamengrad tourist attraction
Landmarks Visegrad Bridge Kamengrad - Day 2
Zlatibor
Based in Zlatibor, this day takes you through several of the region's top attractions. You'll walk through Stopica cave, then head to Sirogojno ethno village to see traditional architecture and crafts. Later, you can visit Gostilje waterfall, and if you're up for it, there's the zipline at Ljubis for some adventure. Everything wraps up back at your Zlatibor accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Stopica cave
- Visit Sirogojno ethno village
- Visit Gostilje waterfall
- ZipLine Ljubis tourist attraction
Landmarks Stopica Cave Sirogojno Ethno Village Gostilje Waterfall ZipLine Ljubis - Day 3
Zlatibor to Novi Pazar
Today you're traveling from Zlatibor toward Novi Pazar, but there's plenty to stop and see along the way. Mileseva monastery sits on your route, and then you'll pass through the Uvac Molitva viewpoint with its scenic river views. By evening you'll be settled into your Novi Pazar accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mileseva monastery
- Visit Uvac Molitva viewpoint
Landmarks Mileseva Monastery Uvac Molitva Viewpoint - Day 4
Novi Pazar
This day focuses on medieval Serbian heritage around Novi Pazar. You'll visit four UNESCO sites: Durdevi Stupovi monastery, Sopocani monastery, St Peter and Paul church in Ras, and Stari Ras fortress. It's a lot to pack in, but these are important historical spots. You'll return to Novi Pazar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Durdevi Stupovi monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Sopocani monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit St Peter and Paul in Ras church (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Stari Ras fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Durdevi Stupovi Monastery Sopocani Monastery St Peter and Paul in Ras Church Stari Ras Fortress - Day 5
Novi Pazar to Krusevac
You're heading to Krusevac today, and the route passes several significant sites. Studenica monastery is UNESCO-listed and sits along the way, then you'll see Maglic fortress and Zica monastery before arriving in Krusevac for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Studenica monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Maglic fortress
- Visit Zica monastery
Landmarks Studenica Monastery Maglic Fortress Zica Monastery - Day 6
Krusevac to Nis
On your way to Nis from Krusevac, you'll first check out Lazarica church in Krusevac itself. Then there's Davolja Varos park, which is quite unique with its rock formations. After that, you'll drive to Nis and get settled into your accommodation there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Krusevac Lazarica church
- Visit Davolja Varos park
Landmarks Lazarica Church Davolja Varos Park - Day 7
Nis
Nis has several historically important spots worth your time. Start with the Mediana archaeological site to see what's been preserved there. The Skull Tower museum offers a different kind of history, and then you'll visit Nis fortress which dominates the city. It's back to your Nis accommodation to rest after the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mediana archaeological site
- Visit Nis Skull Tower museum
- Visit Nis fortress
Landmarks Mediana Archaeological Site Skull Tower Museum Nis Fortress - Day 8
Nis to Pirot
You're traveling to Pirot today, stopping at Poganovo monastery on the way. Once you arrive, you'll have time to check out Pirot's fortress, walk through the town church, and wander the historical center. Accommodation is in Pirot for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Poganovo monastery
- Visit Pirot fortress
- Visit Pirot church
- Explore Pirot historical center
Landmarks Poganovo Monastery Pirot Fortress Pirot Church - Day 9
Pirot
Staying another night in Pirot gives you time to see more local culture. You'll visit the Ponisavlje museum and take a stroll along the Pirot promenade to get a feel for everyday life in the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ponisavlje museum
- Walk along Pirot promenade
Landmarks Ponisavlje Museum - Day 10
Pirot to Zajecar
Today you're heading to Zajecar to see Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, which is a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site. It's one of the more significant Roman sites in the region. After exploring, you'll settle into Zajecar accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana - Day 11
Zajecar to Pozarevac
Moving toward Pozarevac, your route includes Fetislam fortress and the Lepenski vir archaeological site, which offers insight into prehistoric settlements in the area. By evening you'll be checking into Pozarevac accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Fetislam fortress
- Visit Lepenski vir archaeological site
Landmarks Fetislam Fortress Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site - Day 12
Pozarevac
The Danube region around Pozarevac has several fortress sites worth visiting. You'll see Golubac fortress, then Tumane monastery, and Ram fortress. All three reflect different periods of history along the river. Back to Pozarevac for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Golubac fortress
- Visit Tumane monastery
- Visit Ram fortress
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Tumane Monastery Ram Fortress - Day 13
Pozarevac to Belgrade
Your journey to Belgrade includes stops at Viminacium archaeological park and Smederevo fortress along the way. These sites give context to the Roman and medieval periods that shaped the region. You'll reach Belgrade and check into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Viminacium archaeological park
- Visit Smederevo fortress
Landmarks Viminacium Archaeological Park Smederevo Fortress - Day 14
Belgrade
Belgrade has several important sites to cover. You'll walk through the historical center to get oriented, then visit Saint Sava monastery and Belgrade fortress. These are central to understanding the city's role in Serbian history. You'll return to your Belgrade accommodation at the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Belgrade historical center
- Visit Belgrade Saint Sava monastery
- Visit Belgrade fortress
Landmarks Saint Sava Monastery Belgrade Fortress - Day 15
Belgrade to Novi Sad
Traveling to Novi Sad, you'll explore the historical center when you arrive. The town has both an Orthodox church and a Catholic church that reflect its diverse heritage, and Petrovaradin fortress sits above the city. You'll stay in Novi Sad for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Novi Sad historical center
- Visit Novi Sad Orthodox church
- Visit Novi Sad Catholic church
- Visit Novi Sad Petrovaradin fortress
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress - Day 16
Novi Sad to Sremska Mitrovica
You're heading to Sremska Mitrovica, but first you'll stop in Sremski Karlovci to see its historical center and Krusedol monastery. It's a relatively short distance to Sremska Mitrovica, where you'll check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sremski Karlovci historical center
- Visit Krusedol monastery
Landmarks Krusedol Monastery - Day 17
Sremska Mitrovica to Belgrade
Your final day takes you to the Sirmium archaeological site before returning to Belgrade. It's a fitting conclusion to your tour, as Sirmium represents another layer of the Roman history threaded throughout your journey. You'll end back in Belgrade where your Serbian heritage tour concludes.
- End point
- Belgrade, Serbia (Drop off is possible at any hotel or place, in or around Belgrade.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Sirmium archaeological site
Landmarks Sirmium Archaeological Site
