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
Van: The tour is conducted with a 8 or 9 seater van for maximal comfort and privacy.
Pickup included
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.
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.
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.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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.