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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This one-day private tour combines beautiful medieval monasteries Žica and Studenica with picturesque nature in central Serbia. Learn why this area is called the valley of the kings. Visit a place where Serbian kings had their coronations in this bright red Serbian Orthodox Church. The second monastery Studenica is a UNESCO site that keeps more than 800 years of history together with fascinating medieval fresco art. A private guide will explain to you the importance of these spiritual places and their value for the whole Christian world. Try local specialties at a 200 years old restaurant.
✅ Guided private tour of two medieval monasteries in the Serbian countryside
✅ Learn about culture, history, art, and politics that shaped Serbian medieval state
✅ See UNESCO site and its world-known fresco art
✅ Discover the famous valley of the kings and Maglic fortress
✅ Stop at an authentic local village after the tour for lunch
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Private transportation
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off
Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own
Private driver/guide service
Lunch ~ 15€ per person at Kod Mira restaurant
Contribution for Žiča monastery ~ 2€ per person
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Kraljevo, Kraljevo, Serbia Your guide will pick you up in the morning from your place of stay in Belgrade and you will head to central Serbia. On your way to Žiča, you'll pass through Kraljevo town (Kingstown). There is a reason why this town is named Kingstown, and you will learn it from your guide.
Zica Monastery, Kraljevo, Serbia The first stop is Zica monastery which is recognizable with its beautiful red facade. This place used to be extremely important in medieval Serbia since the monastery became the center of autonomous Serbian Orthodox Church in the XIII century. From that time starts the tradition, that all Serbian kings have to be crowned in this glorious monastery. 60 minutes
Maglic Fortress, Kraljevo, Serbia Between two stops, you will enjoy a magnificent landscape during a ride through a Valley of the kings. If you pay close attention you can spot the remains of the marvelous Maglic fortress which is another attraction in this area. This medieval fortress overlooks this historic valley and still stands as a monument from ancient times.
Studenica Monastery, Serbia Following river Ibar, through beautiful landscapes, you will reach the UNESCO site- 800 years old Studenica monastery. This great and glorious place will certainly impress everyone, believer or atheist, Christian or not. Enjoying the calmness of Studenica you will admire the astonishing interior of the main church dedicated to the Holy Mother of God, which presents probably the nicest masterpiece of medieval fresco art from the XII and later centuries. 90 minutes
Bogutovac 22, Bogutovac 36341, Servië Having finished with the main part of our route you slowly start to return to Belgrade, during which you will stop by to a local village to have lunch in an authentic restaurant “Kod Mira”. This place exists for more than 200 years and overall that time is owned by the same family – that is the best verification of the quality of their food. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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.
Vanjavanmaaren
24 Jul 2021
We had a really special day, experienced Serbia in the best way - visiting 2 most important monasteries for the Serbian people and their history. And our guide Miljan is superb guide, he made us feeling as he was also part of our family that day. We are comming agian to experience more!
Slagana Z
23 Sep 2018
Please do your self a favour and make the booking to visit the amazing and spectacular Monasteries that is Zica and Studenica. I booked through Balkan Travel Centar and our personal tour guide Nemanja picked us up from our hotels ready for the 3 hour trip. It’s so worth the drive and day trip. Both Monasteries are stunning but for me Studenica was just magical and surreal. We then stopped off and had the most amazing home cooked local food with a variety of food to cater to all types. Truly blessed to have experienced this tour highly recommend for it to be on your list.
shaoxueyan
27 Mar 2018
When we thought that we'd have to give up Monasteries Žiča and Studenica because of the complicated transportation we happened to see Serbian Private Tours and had a wonderful day trip from Belgrade to the monasteries. Besides the amazing culture and frescos it impressed me so much with our kind tour guide, his knowledge about whatever we wanted to know, the easy and comfortable trip, the fast online reply of the team and the cheap and nice restaurant (especially the dessert I loved it). The route was so well designed and the trip is definitely worth taking. Thank you so much for today and we'll come back to travel with you again!
This tour in
Serbia
is organized by
Serbian Private Tours
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