This Eastern Serbia day trip from Belgrade takes you to Manasija Monastery, Resava Cave, Lisine Waterfall and Krupaj Spring in one day. These places are far apart and hard to reach without a car, so the tour suits travelers who want history and nature outside the city without planning the transport. Groups are small, with a maximum of 7 people.
Past travelers mention that the guides know a lot about Serbian history and explain it well. Many say the cave and the waterfall were the best parts of the day.
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Belgrade
The tour starts at 8.a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.
Manasija Monastery
You will be impressed by the beautiful scenery, while you enjoy 1.5-hour drive to our first stop – Manasija Monastery, located among the green hills of the vivid Resava gorge. It was built in early 15th century during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevic. The whole complex is surrounded by 12 towers, constructed in order to protect Church of Saint Trinity from the Ottomans. The Manasija monastery fortification, with its ramparts and towers, is the best preserved fortification complex on the territory of medieval Serbia. Due to its fresco paintings, which represent one of the greatest achievements of the medieval Serbian art, monastery is believed to be a real jewel of Serbian medieval culture.
Resavska Cave
The tour proceeds to 80-million-year-old cave called Resava, which was discovered by local shepherd in 1962. Ten years later, the cave was opened for the audience for the first time. Nowadays this is one of the most visited caves in this part of Europe due to its richness of cave jewelry: stalagmites and stalactites. Total length of the tunnels is 4.5 km. So far a bit more than 2 km were explored, and 800 m is accessible to visitors. The temperature in the Resava cave is a constant 7°C all year round, with air humidity varying between 80 and 100%. The tour around the cave will last for 40 minutes, so wearing warm clothes is recommended.
Vodopad Veliki Buk
Afterwards we proceed to Lisine waterfall, one of Eastern Serbia top attractions.
Krupajsko Vrelo
Krupaj Spring, located 30km from Lisine Waterfall, on the west side of Beljanica Mount. is next on our route. It belongs to the group of karst springs and represents one of the most beautiful springs in Eastern Europe. Turquoise water of Krupaj Spring will leave you completely breathless.
Belgrade
Drive to Gornjak. Here in this breathtaking place, a break for lunch will be made, and you will have the great opportunity to try the best trout fish in Serbia and all the local dishes. Drive back to Belgrade (2h)Drop off to your accommodation.End of services.
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The tour is amazing. The views are exquisite and lovely. Nina is entertaining and funny. She is also nice and friendly. She is very knowledgeable and we’ve learned so much about Serbia. Milan our driver is very accommodating. This tour is highly recommended.
Excellent tour! Jelena our guide, is a font of information. The cave in particular was spectacular and fantastic rock formations. Milan our driver was great. Supplied with cold water gratis as well as tastings of Serbian rakjia.
Nina was a delightful, knowledgeable guide. Best tour of the 4 we did in Serbia. Cave & waterfall best. Lunch (not included) was delicious.
Pickup is between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. The tour lasts 9 to 10 hours, and you are dropped off at your accommodation in Belgrade.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels, apartments and hostels within 5 km of Republic Square.
Yes. The tour includes tickets for:
Krupaj Spring is free to visit.
No. There is a lunch stop in Gornjak, where you can order local trout and other local dishes, but you pay for it yourself.
The cave is 7°C (45°F) all year and humid, and the walk inside takes about 40 minutes. Bring:
The maximum is 7 travelers. Groups of 1-3 travel by car and groups of 4-7 by minivan. A shared tour needs at least 4 people. If that number isn’t reached, you are offered another date or experience, a full refund, or a private tour for an extra fee.
You need a moderate fitness level. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Infant seats are available and service animals are allowed.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If you cancel later, you get no refund, and changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted.
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