Northern Serbia Full-Day Tour: Explore Sremski Karlovci, Novi Sad, and Local Monasteries
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266 Ratings
Belgrade
Immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse culture of Northern Serbia on this full-day tour. Explore charming towns, visit ancient monasteries, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Novi Sad. Indulge in local wine tasting for a truly unforgettable experience.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Belgrade - Your trip will begin with pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Belgrade, and we head toward the Northern Serbian province of Vojvodina.
  • Vojvodina - An hour of our ride we will spend enjoying the colorful landscapes of the Pannonian plain and hear stories about the turbulent history of this area.
    Home to more than 25 ethnic groups, with six official languages in use, Vojvodina represents a diversity unheard of in the rest of the country.
    Fine chernozem soils make Vojvodina the agricultural heart of Serbia, and the region supplies much of the country’s wheat and corn (maize). They have a saying in Vojvodina: “if you drop a button into the ground, next spring, you will harvest a full coat.”
  • Fruska Gora National Park - We reach Fruška Gora, the only mountain in this region, covered with woods and filled with vineyards on the lower slopes, one of 5 National parks in Serbia but also one of the oldest and best wine regions. The thick Lyndon forests served as a perfect hiding place for 17 medieval Orthodox monasteries that have nested within it.
  • Krusedol Monastery - Fruška Gora, or “The Serbian Holly Mountain,” as it is often referred to, is a home for 17 active Orthodox monasteries. The monasteries were founded during the period of wars and migrations caused by Turkish occupation. They became vital communities that ensured that Serbian identity and Orthodox religion would survive through difficult times. Founded in the early 16th century, Krušedol is probably the most important one. Despite the large-scale destruction on several occasions, some original paintings remain on the dome’s pillars, while frescoes and icons are dating back to the mid-1700s.
    The church contains the remains of many members of the Serbian noble Branković family, as well as King Milan Obrenović (died 1901).
  • Sremski Karlovci - A quiet, Baroque town where time has stopped will impress you with its small houses, Baroque churches, palaces, gardens, and fountains. It has an impressive history as well: in 1699, a peace treaty between Christian European forces and Ottoman Empire was signed here, putting an end to Ottoman conquest of Europe.
    The town was a religious and educational center of the Serbs for more than 250 years, which makes it one of the most critical places in Serbian history.
    First, we will visit the Chapel of Peace, where the peace treaty was signed. Then we’ll stroll through the streets of Karlovci down to the main square. Here we will see the Four Lions Fountain, The Karlovci Gymnasium (High School), Town Hall, Roman Catholic Church, Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Patriarchy, the Serbian Orthodox Theological Seminary. In one of the oldest wine cellars in the city, we’ll taste the most famous product of the area: the Bermet wine.
  • Podrum Bajilo (Wine Cellar) - Our next stop will be the famous Bajlo winery. Bajlo family has a wine-making tradition longer than 250 years. Present owners are the fourth generation in the business, so we believe that they are the right address for us to get acquainted with the Bermet, Serbian wine that even made it to Titanic.
    Bermet is a unique kind of locally-produced aromatic dessert wine. Its delightful sweet taste is easy to underestimate, although it holds around 15-18% of alcohol! Mostly prepared as red wine, it was quite trendy within the European royal families in the 15h century, and it was exported to the United States in the late 19th century.
    We’ll hear stories about the history of wine-making in Sremski Karlovci, discover the secrets about Bermet production that every family keeps for themself, and we will learn why they say that Bermet is “the best wine for men, but when a lady drinks it”
    We will make sure that we don’t leave the cellar before we sample some of this sweet nectar, for which they say that even mighty Maria Theresa was extremely fond of.
  • Petrovaradin Fortress - Next, we’ll visit the mighty Petrovaradin Fortress, nicknamed ‘Gibraltar on the Danube.’ One of the largest strongholds in Europe, still preserved, covers the surface of 100 ha. Built by the Austrian Empire in the 17th-18th centuries, it played a significant role in defending the Middle European countries from Ottoman attacks. We’ll walk through the fortress, passing through some of its gates, and we’ll see the most exciting places on the top of it like City Museum, Old Military Barracks, and the Clock Tower. We’ll enjoy the view over the Danube and the city of Novi Sad.
  • Novi Sad - Novi Sad is the second-largest city in Serbia, with its typical Middle European appearance and proud history of being a cultural and intellectual center of the Serbs in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, for which it earned a name – Serbian Athens. Here we’ll see the most famous sights: the Museum of Vojvodina and Dunavski park - the largest green area in the city, the beautiful Neo-Romantic Serbian Orthodox Bishop’s Palace. We will not miss the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. George from the 18th century, with its valuable iconostasis painted by famous Serbian painter Paja Jovanovic. We’ll walk through the main street further on, enjoying the 18th and 19th-century architecture, as well as endless rows of cafes and restaurants, until we reach Liberty Square, a central point in the city. Here we’ll find The Town Hall, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Finance Palace, and the Neo-Classical edifice of oldest city hotel called Vojvodina. Finally, we’ll pass by the Serbian National Theater and reach the city Synagogue, a beautiful Hungarian Secession-style building, one of the largest European synagogues to be preserved.

After that, we’ll take a break, and you can enjoy your free time in Novi Sad. Perhaps, take your guide’s advice for a traditional Serbian lunch (at own expense), go shopping, visit The Museum of Vojvodina, or wander around the streets of Novi Sad. At the arranged time, get back into the vehicle and head back to Belgrade.

  • Belgrade - Your tour concludes with transportation back to your hotel/accommodation in Belgrade, where we’ll arrive in the afternoon. End of services.
What's Included
  • Expert-led tour with a professional guide
  • All entrance fees included
  • Comfortable transport via air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle
  • Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • Exclusive Bermet wine tasting experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a full day of Northern Serbia’s essence on this tour, where you get to immerse yourself fully in the region’s charm. You have the choice between a private tour or a small communal group tour, both of which come with live, professional guidance and comfortable, air-conditioned transport. The tour includes visits to a single Orthodox monastery in an area referred to as ‘Serbia’s Sacred Hill,’ the charming baroque town of Sremski Karlovci, the imposing Petrovaradin Fortress, and Serbia’s second-largest city - Novi Sad. Savour the distinctive ambience of Vojvodina - a vibrant ‘melting pot’ that is home to over 25 ethnic groups and six officially recognized languages.
To end off your day, you’ll also have the opportunity to sample exceptional wines produced locally.

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • The tour includes an entrance to places of worship, and so will be asked to wear appropriate clothing.
  • The child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults.
  • The minimum number for a shared tour to operate is three guests.
  • At least 16 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between: 1) canceling the tour with no fees applied; 2) changing the tour date; 3) moving to another available tour.
Location
Belgrade
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Allegra25
Apr 20, 2024
Great value for money, fantastic way to spend a day in Serbia - This trip was great, we did a lot of things during the day. My favourite part was wine tasting, I regret not bringing check in luggage because it's not possible to bring any bottles with you and the wine was absolutely amazing! Dragana has been a great guide, super knowledgeable and just a lovely lovely person. I would say this trip is a must-do when you're in Serbia
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Danielkm7858cz
Apr 12, 2024
Wonderful Northern Serbia! - Brilliant tour of Northern Serbia! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to go further afield of Belgrade. Our guide Milica was amazing, itinerary was well planned and she was very knowledgeable! Added to an already great trip!
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Laoura_p
Mar 27, 2024
A great excursion as an add-on for a city break in Belgrade!!! - The guide was very helpful and picked us up from the hotel directly even though it was a pedestrian zone! They communicated well with us before the excursion and we had no single questions! All excellent thank you very much would definitely recommend!!!
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Chongjun_f
Mar 17, 2024
A different charm - A nice day to spend the new city with my tour guide Dragana, rich history and explanation of the culture and same time wine tasting is great. Highly recommend
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Raymond_t
Mar 12, 2024
Excellent Guide and Excursion - What an excellent trip. The guide called Alexander (forgive the incorrect spelling) was fluent in English, knowledgeable, polite and kind. The small town and city of Novi Grad was beautiful. I've booked another excursion with Victor Tours for tomorrow. I hope I get Alexander again 😊🙏
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Celeste_m
Feb 17, 2024
Great Trip to Northern Serbia - Great trip to the area north of Belgrade. We had a lovely trip and our guide was great. Highly recommend for a day to see Novi Sad - a beautiful city - and the surrounding area.
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Canberk_k
Feb 10, 2024
Overall A Great Experience - This was a magnificent tour, special thanks to our guide Dragana. She was really knowledgeable and kind, especially towards a history buff like me who enjoys asking lots of questions :) ıf you're in Belgrade for more than two days you should definitely see Novi Sad. Although they are really closely located the architecture and the culture differ a lot between these two cities. It was really nice to take time to experience Novi Sad ourselves and not missing the key historical story. Most recommended🤘
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Katy_p
Feb 6, 2024
Friendly guide and great tour! - Our guide, who I believe was called Uros (sorry if that is spelled incorrectly), was really interesting full of facts. His English was brilliant and he was really friendly. The tour was great and I would recommend it. Some of the other guests wanted to spend more time in one of the stops, so it reduced our time in Novi Sad at the end so it was a bit rushed, but that was no fault of the guide. A great value tour.
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Alexandra_h
Mar 18, 2024
Fun experience for a day trip from Belgrade - This was a fun thing to do during our trip to Belgrade! It was a lot of bus time, but I guess that’s expected when traveling 1-1.5 hours away from the city center. The city of Novi Sad was the best part!
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Franksp1368ke
Feb 19, 2024
Good choice. - Novi Sad (Ùjvidék) and Vojvodina (Vajdaság) tour by car is an excellent way to visit the old fertile lush former. Hungary. Cheap accommodation for euros is a plus. Many cities as well as experiences with low prices give one a very good contact with the delightfully pleasant population. Markets with beautiful pigeons as all sorts of live animals for sale. Roasted oxen, pigs and lambs of all kinds keep you going as pig slaughter in the country is an experience and very tasty good food!
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