Less than an hour from Belgrade, the route enters the quiet slopes of Fruška Gora, where Krušedol Monastery stands among the trees. A little later, in Sremski Karlovci, the town center feels almost too small for the historical weight it carries, until the story of the Karlowitz Treaty puts it into perspective. From Petrovaradin Fortress, the Danube and Novi Sad open in front of you at once. The day ends in a village wine cellar, where lunch and Bermet bring the region down to a human scale.
If you would like to combine history with the striking landscapes of Eastern Serbia, see our Iron Gate Gorge and Lepenski Vir tour.
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Belgrade (or Novi Sad) in the morning, usually around 10am. After less than an hour’s drive you reach Fruška Gora and your first stop — Krušedol Monastery. Founded in the 16th century, Krušedol is considered one of the most important monasteries of Fruška Gora. Here you’ll learn about the role these monasteries played during the Ottoman period and why several Serbian rulers were buried here. While walking through the courtyard you may also notice a detail the monks like to point out — parts of the walls are, as they say, “older than the United States.”
A short drive brings you to Sremski Karlovci, a small baroque town known for its important role in European diplomacy. Walking through the central square, your guide explains the Treaty of Karlowitz (1699) and why this town hosted one of the earliest diplomatic round-table negotiations. In the town center you’ll see the Four Lions Fountain, the Patriarch’s Residence, St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, and the historic Grammar School. If you wish, there is also an opportunity to stop at a nearby winery for a short tasting.
Before reaching Novi Sad, the tour stops at Petrovaradin Fortress, overlooking the Danube. From the fortress plateau you’ll enjoy one of the best views of the river and the city while learning about the fortress and its strategic role on the Habsburg–Ottoman frontier. The tour then continues into Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city. Walking through the pedestrian streets of the old town, you’ll see its baroque architecture and main squares while learning why Novi Sad became an important cultural center for Serbs in the Habsburg Empire.
The day ends with lunch in a family-owned wine cellar in a nearby village. This relaxed setting offers the best introduction to local cuisine and the winemaking traditions of Fruška Gora. The meal traditionally finishes with Bermet, the dessert wine for which Sremski Karlovci is well-known.
After wine tasting and lunch it’ll be time to return to Belgrade (or Novi Sad). Usual drop-off time is between 5 and 6pm.
If you wish to explore Serbian monastic tradition further, the tour can include a visit to Grgeteg Monastery in the slopes of Fruška Gora. Less visited than some others in the area, it offers a quieter atmosphere. The monastery is known for the icon of the Holy Mother Three-handed, an important symbol in Orthodox tradition that your guide will explain during the visit.
* Price is per private group, not per person
*Limited availability due to the private format.
* Price is per private group, not per person
*Limited availability due to the private format.
This is the 2nd time I have done this day trip. I took my mother on this trip and I wanted her to see Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad. Both of these places deserve more than a short stop. Our driver was Vladica. He spoke great English, was very knowledgeable, and had a clean and comfortable car. We really enjoyed the day and had an amazing lunch at Pasent Restaurant on the banks of the Danube.
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We had the best acknowledge guide Andrew from Serbian private tour that made our trip perfect . Novi Sad and the monastery area looks great and the people are very friendly.
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Great day trip with a very knowledgeable guide made the day a fun experience and we learned so many new things.
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* Price is per private group, not per person
* Price is per private group, not per person
*Limited availability due to the private format.
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