DAY 3 Free day or OPTIONAL Full-Day Tour to Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci

After breakfast, free day to explore Belgrade on your own or OPTIONAL Full-Day Tour to Novi Sad &

Sremski Karlovci . Head toward the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina. For an hour, you will enjoy

the colorful landscapes of the Pannonian Plain while hearing stories about the area’s turbulent

history. Reaching the Fruska Gora region, you will find over 16 medieval Orthodox monasteries nested in

this region. Explore one on the way toward Sremski Karlovci, a quiet little Baroque town with small

houses, churches, palaces, gardens, and an impressive history. Visit the Chapel of Peace, where a peace

treaty was signed. Visit the main square, the Four Lion Fountain, the Karlovci Gymnasium, the town hall,the Roman Catholic Church, the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, and more.

You will be able to taste a famous “Bermet”, a Serbian wine that even made it to Titanic. Your next stop

will be the Petrovaradin Fortress, one of the largest strongholds in Europe, which is still preserved. Built

by the Austrian Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, this fortress played a significant role in defending

the middle European countries from Ottoman attacks. You will be able to walk through the fortress, pass

through some of its gates, and see some of the interesting places from the top, like the City Museum, the

old military barracks, and the clock tower. Enjoy the view over the Danube and the city of Novi Sad. As

the second largest city in Serbia, with its typical Central European appearance and proud history of being

a cultural and intellectual center in the Austro-Hungarian Empire which, it earned the nickname ‘Serbian

Athens.’

See the Museum of Vojvodina and Dunavski Park, the largest green area in the city, the beautiful neo-

Romantic Serbian Orthodox Bishop’s Palace, and visit the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. George from

the 18th century with its invaluable iconostasis painted by famous Serbian painter Paja Jovanovic. Walk

through the main street further on, enjoying the 18th and 19th-century architecture as well as endless

rows of cafes and restaurants, and then reach Liberty Square – a central point in the city. Here, you will

find the town hall, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Finance Palace, and the neo-classical edifice of the oldest

city hotel, Vojvodina. You will then pass by the Serbian National Theater and reach the city synagogue,

the beautiful Hungarian Secession-style building, one of the largest European synagogues still standing.

Then, take a break for a traditional Serbian lunch (at your own expense), go shopping and enjoy Novi Sad,

and, at the arranged time, get back into the vehicle and head back to Belgrade.

DAY 4 Free day or OPTIONAL Full-Day Tour to Golubac Fortress & Iron Gate Danube Gorge

After breakfast, free day to explore Belgrade on your own or OPTIONAL journey along the majestic

Danube River as you travel from Belgrade to the stunning Golubac Fortress. Perched on towering cliffs at

the river’s widest point, this medieval stronghold captivates visitors with its mystical towers and

fairytale-like charm. Climb to one of the fortress’s viewpoints, and you’ll see why locals say the Danube

resembles the sea from here. Experience breathtaking panoramic views from one of Serbia’s best-

preserved fortifications.

Next, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Kapetan Mišin Breg, an eco-ethno complex offering

spectacular views of the Đerdap Gorge. Named after a revered captain, the site features an open-air

gallery, “Man, Wood, Water”, showcasing an impressive collection of wooden and stone sculptures.

After a relaxing lunch, set sail through the Iron Gate Gorge, the narrowest and deepest section of the

Danube. Marvel at the striking rock carving of Dacian King Decebal and catch a glimpse of the Mraconia

Monastery on the Romanian side. Conclude your cruise with a visit to Tabula Traiana, a Roman plaque

commemorating Emperor Trajan’s ambitious engineering feat, constructing a road through the gorge’s

most challenging terrain.After an unforgettable day exploring history, nature, and culture, return to Belgrade with memories of

the Danube’s timeless beauty.

DAY 5 Transfer to airport – END OF TOUR