From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Tour
Stari Grad, Belgrade, Belgrade
Visit the cultural capital of northern Serbia and discover a melting pot of cultures in Novi Sad. Get a stunning view of the Petrovaradin Fortress on the River Danube and taste some local wine.
Highlights
- Visit Krušedol Monastery, one of the region’s most significant religious sites.
- Discover Sremski Karlovci, a peaceful Baroque town with narrow historic streets.
- Taste Bermet, a unique Serbian wine once served on the Titanic.
- Explore Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city and European Capital of Culture 2021.
- See the Drunk Clock at Petrovaradin Fortress, a timepiece with upside-down hands.
Description
This tour departs from Belgrade to explore northern Serbia’s Vojvodina region. Enjoy scenic views of the Pannonian Plain as your guide explains the area’s rich and complex history.
Visit Fruška Gora, known as the 'Holy Mountain of Serbia,' home to 16 Orthodox monasteries. Explore Krušedol Monastery and then proceed to Sremski Karlovci, a Baroque town featuring historic houses, churches, palaces, and gardens. Key landmarks include the Four Lion Fountain and the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, representing the town’s architectural heritage.
Sample Bermet wine, a distinctive local specialty with historical significance, famously served aboard the Titanic.
Continue to Petrovaradin Fortress, one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved fortifications. Built by the Austrian Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, it played a strategic role in defending against Ottoman advances. Explore its gates, military barracks, the City Museum, and the unique Clock Tower with an inverted clock face. Enjoy panoramic views of Novi Sad and the Danube River from this vantage point.
Explore Novi Sad, noted for its Central European architecture and cultural heritage as the 'Serbian Athens.' Visit the Museum of Vojvodina, Dunavski Park, the Serbian Orthodox Bishop’s Palace, and the Cathedral of St. George with its iconostasis by Paja Jovanović. Walk the main street lined with 18th- and 19th-century buildings and cafés. Liberty Square hosts landmarks such as the town hall, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Finance Palace, and Vojvodina Hotel. End with visits to the Serbian National Theater and the impressive city synagogue, known for its Hungarian Secession-style design.
After the day’s tour, you may opt for a traditional Serbian lunch at your own expense or time for shopping before returning to Belgrade.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Entry tickets to all sites
- Bermet wine tasting
- Full local wine tasting (private option only)
Excludes
- Lunch (traditional Serbian lunch available for 10-15€ per person)
Important Information
- Activity intensity: Low
- Minimum drinking age: 18 years
- Minimum participants for shared tour: 3. If minimum is not met 24 hours before, you can reschedule, join another tour, or cancel without fees.
- Free pickup available within 5 km of Republic Square. For accommodations in the pedestrian zone, pickup is very close. For locations beyond 5 km, please contact us directly.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
