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6 Nights / 7 Days PRICE PER DISCOVER PERSON from: € 360 – Novi Sad – Resava – Wooden-town – Zlatibor – Uvac

NOVI SAD

BELGRADE 4 1

Serbia

• Start your tour right with a bohemian night in the heart of Belgrade RESAVA ZLATIBOR TREASURY • Take a deep breath on Zlatibor, the beautiful 1 air spa mountain SIROGOJNO • Spot the impressive griffon vulture in Uvac UVAC LAKE National Park • Hop on a boat for an exciting ride along the

meanders of the Uvac river

Gora

capital city well known for its various Vojvodina, a province in the north of architectural styles, dynamic history and Serbia. You will be driven through fantastic views of one of the biggest river picturesque scenery and Serbia’s famous confluences in the whole of Europe. Start wine region towards the ‘Serbian Holy the tour visiting the Museum of Yugoslav Land’, home to 17 functioning Serbian History, a memorial complex devoted to Orthodox monasteries. You will visit well the life and deeds of Josip Broz Tito, the preserved monastery Krušedol, where political leader of . Next, you will you’ll have the opportunity to buy wine pass by the stadium of FC Red Star – the and rakija made by the monks. former European and World Cup The tour continues on to town of Sremski champions, and proceed to the Temple of Karlovci. A real gem of Serbian culture and

Saint Sava, Belgrade’s patron saint. Very spirituality, Sremski Karlovci feels like a much a symbol of the city, this impressive ‘museum town’ with its Baroque centre, *For guests wanting to arrive in building can be seen from any part of the the Patriarchal Court, the Orthodox Belgrade a few days before, Serbia capital. After a short break at the Temple’s Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and the first Tour Operator can arrange transport plateau, the panoramic tour will then take Serbian secondary school (gymnasium). It from the airport, as well as additional you from , to Saint Mark’s is also famous for wine production and the nights (in a double room) at the SAME Church, the Serbian National Parliament town’s annual Wineball festival. You will centrally located 4* hotel for a and White Palace, and on to Republic finish your tour of this charming town with surcharge of €55 per person, per Square. This most central point of a visit and wine tasting at one the region’s night. Belgrade is surrounded by such cultural most prominent wineries. institutions as the National Theatre and Further on the tour, you will visit the 2021 National Museum. The tour will then head European Capital of Culture, Novi Sad. Day 1 along the lively Knez Mihailo Street, the Located on the historical border of two Arrival to Belgrade main pedestrian and shopping zone, former empires – the Austro-Hungarian Upon arrival in Belgrade, the capital of before stopping for a visit to the Orthodox and Ottoman – as a result, the capital of Serbia, you will be welcomed by your Cathedral Church of Saint Michael the Vojvodina is a multi-cultural city with an driver and escorted to your hotel. On the Archangel, which is located just across interesting mix of architectural influences. short coach ride from the Nikola Tesla from the Building of Patriarchate. Your On a sightseeing tour around the city, you airport, sit back, relax and enjoy the sights guide will tell you about the tavern around will walk around the city’s pedestrian zone, of with its prominent the corner, the oldest in the city and past the City Hall, a Catholic church, the ‘blocks’ – a classic example of Socialist intriguingly known as “?” (Question Mark), old city centre, the former house of Albert architecture, built after World War II – and before continuing on to Einstein’s wife Mileva, the cultural modern business centres, including the and , the most important foundation Matica Srpska and a imposing Ušće Tower. Along the way, your cultural-historic complex of the city, synagogue. Then you’ll follow the right driver will show you and tell some stories situated on the confluence of the rivers bank of Danube and visit Petrovaradin, or about the Western Gate of Belgrade, the Sava and Danube. the so-called ‘Danube’s Gibraltar’, where famous Belgrade Arena and the the fortress is located. Drive back to monumental Palace of Serbia. Check-in at Day 3 Belgrade. Overnight. your hotel. Novi Sad – Petrovaradin – Use your free time to rest and prepare for Sremski Karlovci (Optional Day 4 the trip. At 7pm in the hotel reception, you Excursion) Resava Treasury Tour: will be greeted by your guide who will Breakfast. Choice between a free day in Manasija Monastery – Resava introduce himself and provide you with Belgrade or a trip to Novi Sad, Cave – Lisina Waterfalls detailed information about the entire trip. Petrovaradin and Sremski Karlovci (optional excursion) You will also meet the other travellers in (optional excursion). On this tour, you will Breakfast. Choice between a free day in the group. For the rest of the evening, we explore the most interesting sights of Belgrade or a trip to Resava Treasury tour – recommend you take a short, leisurely walk to visit the Manasija Monastery, Resava through one of the oldest quarters towards Cave and Lisina waterfalls (optional the bohemian heart of Belgrade - excursion). Departure from Belgrade in the Skadarlija. In a charming 19th century morning hours, driving towards the first cobbled street you will find many sights of the tour. The Manasija Monastery numerous ‘kafanas’ where you can try (Resava) with its Church of the Holy Trinity delicious local specialties while listening to is located in central Serbia along the right traditional music. Overnight. bank of the Resava river. Like a military fortification with towers, large walls and Day 2 trenches, Manasija was built during the Belgrade – Great Sightseeing rule of Despot Stefan Lazarević in the early Tour 15th century. The Turks conquered the After breakfast, you will embark on a tour monastery in the 15th century and the (driving and walking) around Belgrade, a

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Austrians in the 18th, so by the 19th Uvac Lake century the monastery had been restored twice. The Manasija floor mosaics and wall frescoes, along with various architectural styles of objects of Manasija represent a real rarity of Serbian medieval architecture and old Serbian paintings. There are also the preserved ruins of the refectory and library – home to the Resava School of Transcription. The tour then heads to Resava Cave, which was discovered long ago and is still one of the most interesting caves in Serbia. The cave and the surrounding 11 hectares of land are runs along the narrow-gauge heritage the reserve; for centuries, the Uvac river railway, Šargan Eight. Travelling from the has been making its way through the bottom of Šargan mountain on a route mountains, leaving deep meanders and shaped like the number eight (hence the creating caves that annually attract lots of name), you will be transported back in tourists. The tour will take a boat trip and time while enjoying the stunning mountain follow the river as it twists and turns scenery and numerous tunnels and through the impressive landscape, viaducts. At the beginning of the 20th stopping at two caves called Ušak and century, the railway used to be a part of Ledena (Ice). After the exciting boat trip, the railway from Belgrade to Sarajevo. the tour will return to Zlatibor and visit After enjoying the breathtaking nature, you Sirogojno, a village famous for its will arrive at the ethno village Drvengrad ethnological museum and ‘Sirogojno (Wooden Town), built by prominent movie sweaters’ made of raw wool. You will see director Emir Kusturica. The village, which Ethnological exposition of the open-air considered a natural monument and thus includes the Mećavnik Hotel, houses, museum known as the Old Village before protected by the state. Lunch will be galleries, shops, a cinema and a church, is heading back to Belgrade. Hotel check-in. served at a restaurant near the Lisina made of natural materials, mostly wood. Overnight. waterfalls, another of Serbia’s spectacular Since 2008, the village plays host to the natural monuments. Return to Belgrade. annual Küstendorf Film and Music Festival Day 7 Overnight. and Drvengrad has been visited by the Departure likes of Johnny Depp, Monica Belucci, Jim Breakfast and hotel check-out. As most of Day 5 Jarmusch and many others. our clients decide to extend their trip Belgrade – Mokra Gora After exploring Drvengrad, there will be a within their own organisation, transfer to Mountain – Šargan Eight short drive to the famous Zlatibor the airport at the end of the tour is not – Wooden-town – Zlatibor Mountain, home of the first royal resort in included in the overall price. Any guests Mountain Serbia. Here you can enjoy a relaxing walk who would like Serbia Tour Operator to Breakfast and check-out. Morning around the quaint town centre of this organise a departure transfer on their departure from Belgrade, heading west picturesque air spa. In the evening, an behalf are welcome to contact us. towards the picturesque Ovčar-Kablar enjoyable dinner of traditional Serbian End of services. food typical of the region will be served in

the hotel. *For guests wanting to stay in Belgrade few more days, Serbia Tour Day 6 Operator can reserve additional nights Uvac Special Natural Reserve (in a double room) at the SAME 4* – Ethno Village Sirogojno hotel for a surcharge of €55 per person, per night. Breakfast and check-out. Departure from Zlatibor in the morning, transfer to Uvac Special Natural Reserve, located between the mountains Javor and Zlatar. The main attraction of the reserve is its population of griffon vultures. The griffon vulture is a relatively rare species of bird of prey whose Gorge, through which the West Morava population in Uvac is the biggest in river meanders. The tour will continue on Europe. The bird’s wing span is about 3 m to Tara National Park, and you will have and they can weigh up to 11 kg, making it time to reflect on its beauty from aboard the biggest bird in Serbia. However, the the authentic, retro ‘Nostalgia’ train which griffon vulture is not the only attraction of

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GENERAL INCLUSIONS / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES FOR SEASON 2020 VALID BOTH FOR STANDARD AND PREMIUM PACKAGE

• Airport arrival transfer March 2020 30th • All sightseeing tours and transfers that are included in the April 2020 13th itinerary, except those marked as ‘optional excursion’ May 2020 2nd 18th • Entrance tickets to the Museum of Yugoslav History, June 2020 1st 15th 29th Wooden-Town, Uvac Special Natural Reserve, Sirogojno village th th • Ticket for the ride on Museum Train - Šargan eight* July 2020 13 27

• 1 bottle of water (0.5 l) daily for each passenger August 2020 17th 31st

• Professional tour guidance throughout the tour September 2020 14th 28th

• VAT, accommodation taxes and city taxes October 2020 12th • Tour logistics and organisation by a licensed incoming agency

STANDARD package / ACCOMMODATION PREMIUM package / ACCOMMODATION

5 BB in Belgrade in Hotel Royal Inn 4* / Hotel Life Design 4* / 5 BB in Belgrade in Hotel Saint Ten 5* / Hotel Hyatt Regency 5* / Hotel Prag 4* or similar Hotel Hilton 4* or similar 1 HB in Zlatibor in Hotel Palisad standard 4* / Hotel Mir 4* / 1 HB in Zlatibor in Hotel Palisad superior 4* / Hotel Mona 4* Hotel Iris 4* or similar or similar

STANDARD package B2B rates Regular PREMIUM package B2B rates Regular (per person, in double room) : season (per person, in double room) : season Group - 40 PAX €360 Group - 40 PAX €480 Group - 25 PAX €395 Group - 25 PAX €530 Group - 15 PAX €410 Group - 15 PAX €540 Group - 10 PAX €420 Group - 10 PAX €565 FIT prices (minimum 1 passenger) €540 FIT prices (minimum 1 passenger) €720

SUPPLEMENTS, REDUCTIONS, CHILD POLICY: SUPPLEMENTS, REDUCTIONS, CHILD POLICY: 1/1 Room Supplement 1/1 Room Supplement (on basic price) €190 (on basic price) €330

CHILD POLICY, Y/O: CHILD POLICY, Y/O: Below 12 in no bed 65% of Adult Price Below 12 in no bed 65% of Adult Price Below 12 in extra bed 80% of Adult Price Below 12 in extra bed 80% of Adult Price

NOTICES: • Tips and porterage services are not included in price • Final choice of the hotels depends on current availability. The tour organiser reserves the right to change the hotel due to availability reasons but guarantees the same category, service quality and similar location of the accommodation unit • Tour departures are guaranteed for 1 person • The tour organiser reserves the right to change the itinerary of the tour due to unexpected slow-moving traffic. These changes will not affect the basic itinerary • *Due to the limited capacity of the Šargan Eight railway and in the case of unavailability, tickets will not be booked and the customer will be refunded the amount of the ticket price (€10). After/before the booking, the agency may, by costumer request, within 48 hours, inform the customer whether the agency will reserve the requested tickets • It is the responsibility of the passengers to get acquainted with visa requirements of all the countries they are travelling to or will be in transit

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