Abstract:
Explore Belgrade and EXPO 2027, then choose your adventure – from wine towns and royal heritage to mighty fortresses and the wild beauty of Đerdap.Activities:
Explore Belgrade's iconic landmarks – Discover Kalemegdan Fortress, Knez Mihailova Street, Skadarlija, and the magnificent Temple of Saint Sava.OPTIONAL: Discover Serbia’s cultural and historic treasures – Explore Sremski Karlovci, Novi Sad and Petrovaradin Fortress, with an optional wine tasting at Vinum Winery.
OPTIONAL: Journey through the spectacular Đerdap region – Visit Golubac Fortress, cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge, and discover the 9,500-year-old archaeological site of Lepenski Vir.
OPTIONAL: Experience Serbia’s royal heritage and wine tradition – Explore Topola and Oplenac, visit the Royal Winery, and enjoy authentic Šumadija cuisine at Karadjordjev Vajat.
Tour description:
Discover Belgrade and experience the highlights of Serbia over six days, combining the energy of the capital with the unique atmosphere of EXPO 2027. Along the way, you can enrich your journey with optional excursions to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci, the spectacular Đerdap region and Lepenski Vir, or the royal heritage of Topola and Oplenac.
For an unforgettable highlight of your stay, EXPO 2027 Belgrade offers a unique opportunity to experience a world exhibition bringing together cultures, innovation and ideas from around the globe.
Day 1 - Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport – Belgrade
If you would like us to arrange a private transfer from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport, please indicate the arrival/departure times and the airline. Transfer to the hotel in Belgrade. Free time. Overnight in a 4* hotel.
Day 2 – Belgrade city tour
Breakfast in the hotel. We start a panoramic and walking tour of the city, accompanied by a guide.
You will visit the heart of the city, the green park Kalemegdan, and the historical fortress that rises above the confluence of the Sava and the Danube. Then we will walk down Knez Mihailova Street, the city's main pedestrian zone. At the end of the street is the Republic Square, the central square of Belgrade.
We head to Skadarlija, the bohemian quarter and a symbol of Belgrade. Skadarlija became Belgrade's bohemian quarter in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when actors, writers, and painters moved to this part of the city, and the Skadarlija taverns became the gathering place for the most famous names of the Belgrade cultural scene. Today, in Skadarlija's restaurants, you can experience a part of Belgrade's bohemian past while enjoying traditional Serbian cuisine and listening to old-time music. Break for lunch. After lunch, our final destination will be Vračar and the imposing Temple of Saint Sava (Hram Svetog Save), one of the three largest Orthodox Christian churches in the world. We will tour the temple with a local guide. Return to the hotel and free time. Overnight stay.
Day 3 – Belgrade – EXPO 2027
Breakfast. After breakfast, we will visit EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the world's specialized exhibition, where countries from around the world come together to present their cultures, innovations and ideas. Enjoy the international pavilions and the unique atmosphere of this major global event. If you do not wish this, you can have free time in Belgrade.
Day 4 – Free day in Belgrade / EXPO 2027
Breakfast in hotel. After breakfast, we will visit EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the world's specialized exhibition, bringing together countries, cultures, innovations and ideas from around the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore international pavilions and experience the vibrant atmosphere of this exceptional international event. If you prefer not to join, free time in Belgrade is available.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Golubac Fortress – Iron Gate – Lepenski Vir
After a 2-hour drive, we arrive at Golubac Fortress. Built at the very entrance to the Iron Gate (Đerdap) Gorge, surrounded by interconnected towers and ramparts, in a very inaccessible location, it held a significant position in the conquest plans of the Ottomans. After visiting the fortress, we continue our journey by bus towards Donji Milanovac. Transfer to Captain Miša's Hill (Kapetan Mišin breg) for lunch with excellent Serbian and Vlach specialties. From this, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Serbia, we enjoy the view of the Danube and the special atmosphere of this area. After lunch, a bus ride to Tekija. Here, we will board a boat to begin our cruise through Đerdap, the deepest gorge in Europe and the largest national park in Serbia. We will pass through Mali Kazan (between which the depth of the water is an incredible 90 meters!), you will see old signal stations, the head of King Decebalus on the Romanian side, as well as the famous Trajan's Plaque on our side which can only be seen from the water! After the cruise ends, we travel by bus to Lepenski Vir. We will visit the archaeological site 9,500 years old! Numerous scientific studies have confirmed that this place is actually the cradle of European civilization! This site was the center of one of the most important Neolithic cultures. From 6,500–8,800 B.C., a settlement of at least a hundred residential and sacred buildings stood on it. Incidentally, this settlement is older than Ancient Greece, than the pyramids in Giza, Egypt (2,560 B.C.) or any other known ancient city (Jerusalem, Beirut, Damascus and Aleppo in Syria, Byblos in Lebanon).
The return to Belgrade is scheduled for about 9.00 PM.
Day 5 – Free day in Belgrade / EXPO 2027
Breakfast. After breakfast, we will visit EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the world's specialized exhibition, offering visitors the opportunity to explore international pavilions, discover different cultures and innovations, and experience the unique atmosphere of this major international event. Those who prefer not to join may spend the time freely in Belgrade.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Topola – Oplenac – Royal Winery
The tour starts from Belgrade at 8:00. Upon arrival in the town of Topola, we visit Karadjordje’s Town, a historic complex built during the reign of Karadjordje, founder of the Karadjordjević dynasty. Here, we will see the residence with its tower and the Church of the Holy Mother, also known as Karadjordje’s Church, and learn about the town’s importance during the First Serbian Insurrection (1804–1813). Inside the church, we will admire its beautifully carved iconostasis.
On the forested Oplenac Hill stands the magnificent mausoleum church of the Karadjordjević royal family. The five-domed church is covered in white marble, while its interior is decorated with hundreds of mosaic scenes inspired by medieval Serbian monasteries. In the crypt, we will see additional mosaics and the tombs of 25 members of the dynasty. Nearby is the House of King Petar I, now part of the museum, featuring royal portraits and historical artifacts.
We continue with a wine tasting at the Royal Winery, where original royal-era equipment, historic barrels and a collection of preserved archive wines are on display, offering an insight into Serbia’s royal winemaking tradition.
After the tasting, we stop for lunch at Karadjordjev Vajat, an authentic ethno restaurant in the historic village of Orašac, where the First Serbian Insurrection began. After lunch, we visit Karadjordje’s Monument, the memorial village school and Marićevića Jaruga, the site where the insurgents gathered.
We return to Belgrade in the evening. Overnight stay.
Day 6 – Belgrade - Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time in Belgrade before the departure to the airport. If you would like us to arrange a private transfer to the airport, please indicate your departure time and airline. End of program.
