Serbia, 8 Days · Tailor-made by car

Balkan Route

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Departure on 22/03/2025 from Dublin

Learn about the incredible history of Serbia through its cities and monuments

From the capital the exciting "Balkan Route" unfolds, a unique opportunity to get to know the incredible history of Serbia through its main cities and magnificent monuments. Located in the heart of the Balkans, these ancient lands have been influenced by different peoples, who have each contributed to a fascinating culture and traditions. Serbia harbours wonderful treasures inside its historic monasteries, proud fortresses and impregnable castles. Feel the contrast between tradition and modernity in Belgrade; the Central European influence in Novi Sad; the spiritual and cultural character of Sremski Karlovci. This comprehensive trip will allow you to visit many places: from the fascinating art nouveau universe of Subotica, the disturbing image of the "Tower of the Caravels" of Niš, or the charm of the Topola wine country , where Oplenac hill, with its monumental ensemble of great beauty, comprising the church of St. George and the Mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic dynasty, is not to be missed... For centuries Serbia found itself on the border with the East - where the Austro-Hungarian Empire ended and the Ottoman Empire began. A visit to the country helps the traveler to understand not only the country's history, but also the future of Europe. And along the Route the traveller will encounter the fabled friendliness of the people and renowned monuments ,such as the legendary fortresses of Kalemegdan, Petrovaradin and Maglic and magnificent monasteries such as those of Žica and Studenica ... Wonderful cuisine and the beautiful Balkan natural environment, with its wide plains, mountains covered with monasteries, picturesque vineyards and dense forests, will accompany you all the way. "Srecan put"! Have a good trip.

Balkan Route

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till November 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

CulturalOver 55s

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Belgrade

  • Day 2 Belgrade and its surroundings

  • Day 3 Belgrade - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad and Petrovaradin fortress - Subotica - Belgrade

  • Day 4 Belgrade - Mount Avala - Topola - Oplenac Hill - Arandjelovac - Ovcar Gorge and Monasterie - Kablar - Zlatibor

  • Day 5 Zlatibor - Mokra Gora - Drvengrad - Zlatibor

  • Day 6 Zlatibor - Folk Museum of Sirogojno - Kraljevo - Monastery of Žica - Maglic Fortress - Studenica Monastery - Niš

  • Day 7 Niš - Viminacium - Smederevo - Belgrade

  • Day 8 Belgrade - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Belgrade.

  • Selected meal plan in Belgrade.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Zlatibor.

  • Selected meal plan in Zlatibor.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Nis.

  • Selected meal plan in Nis.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Driving through Serbia: 1. Serbia is located on Pan-European corridor X, which is the shortest route between central and south-western Europe and directly links eight countries:Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Greece.In Belgrade the European routes E70 and E75 meet; the E75 and E80 in Niš; and the E80 and E65 in Priština. 2. To drive in Serbia, drivers need their driving licence and an insurance policy (Green Card). 3. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE: YOUR CONTRACT provides YOU with an emergency road service programme when required, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The 987 number is open 365 days a year. 4. In Serbia, traffic regulations are generally equivalent to those of the member states of the European Union. The speed limit in urban areas is 50 km / h.Speed limits on roads outside populated areas, unless otherwise indicated by traffic signs, are as follows:120 km / h on highways, 100 km / h on main roads and 80 km / h on other roads.

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.