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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Dreams that came true: the legacy of Supreme Leader Karageorge and his grandson king Peter I
This is one of the most popular tours to the south of Belgrade and the 'heart of Serbia' - pleasant region of Sumadija,
For five centuries, Serbs dreamed of Liberty from the Ottomans. One brave man, Karageorge ('George the Black') led them to fulfill this dream in 1804. One century later his grandson became king of Serbia - a visionary who built one of the most impressive Royal Mausoleum - beautiful Church of Saint George.with its must-see mosaics.
This program is designed to be the insight into Serbian Royal heritage and the Dynasty of Karageorgevich.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan
A Private, full-day trip to Avala Mt. and the Royal Complex at Oplenac Hill
Service of a licensed, experienced, professional local guide
Traditional lunch with drinks (10-15 EUR per person approx.
Wine tasting
Souvenirs and/or other expenses of private nature
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Mountain Avala, Belgrade, Serbia Visit to the Monument to the Unknown Hero, well known work of Ivan Meštrović, famous Yugoslav sculptor. It is built on the mountain top (511 m), and offers excellent views of the rolling hills of Šumadija region in central Serbia. Photo stop by one of the landmarks of Belgrade - Avala TV tower, with 204.68 meters it is the tallest structure of all the Balkans and its architectural design makes it unique in the world. 60 minutes
Saint George Church and Royal Mausoleum Oplenac, Topola, Serbia Karageorge's Town
Once fortified residence of Karageorge - brave liberator and establisher of the Royal House of Karadjordjević, today is a Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, with small but very interresting Church of Our Lady from 1813.
Saint George Church - The Royal Mausoleum
Built after WWI by king Peter I Karadjordjević, this monumental yet extraordinary beautiful structure was envisioned to be the Royal Family mausoleum. Seven of the tombs belong to rulers: Supreme Leader Karadjordje, Prince Alexander, King Peter I, King Aleksandar I, Queen Mother Maria, Queen Alexandra and King Peter II.
Built in the tradition of Serbian medieval architecture, the church features must-see mosaics: 725 painted compositions,on which there are 1500 figures. The entire area of the mosaic is 3,500 sq. meters (38,000 sq ft); with 40 million various colored pieces of glass which have 15 thousand of different varieties of color, making the artistic impression most vivid and detailed. 90 minutes
Winery Aleksandrovic, Topola, Serbia • Visit to the Royal Oplenac Winery, or
Optional:
fifteen minutes drive to the wine cellar of the Aleksandrovic family. They are keepers of the Royal wine-making tradition as some of their wines are made according to royal recipes. Wine tasting and demonstration. 60 minutes
Arandjelovac, Arandjelovac, Serbia Optional:
Lunch in the nearby town of Arandjelovac in a restaurant with interior decoration fully devoted to the Royal House of Karageorgevich. Dozens of authentic photographs and portraits are displayed. Excellent quality local gastronomy and wines offered. 120 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Live commentary is provided in English language by default. Other languages can be arranged upon request.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Pick-up from the hotel is organized 10 minutes before the tour start time - 09:00 am
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
hzilkha
29 Jul 2022
Ada, a very comforting park, including the Danube beaches, sports areas, restaurants, park, barbeque areas, a train to save the long distance walking.
prof5716
22 Jun 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our Serbian royal heritage tour with Srdjan. We did the tour to Novi Sad three years ago on our first visit to Belgrade, so we wanted to see another part of Serbia and learn more about the history of the country of Serbia and it’s people.
The first stop of the tour at the Avala TV tower was fun, offering beautiful views of the Sumadija countryside. The church of St. George was absolutely stunning. The mosaics were the most beautiful we have seen anywhere in the world. Even the basement of the church was filled with mosaics. We learned a lot about the royal family of Serbia, and the history Yugoslavia and the Serbian people. Srdjan was very patient and answered all of our questions!
Finally, we stopped at Aleksandar’s for a delicious lunch. We highly recommend any of the Explore-Belgrade tours!
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