Day trip

From Belgrade: Medieval Monasteries and Resava Cave Tour

4.9 / 5

32 reviews

Activity provider: VICTOR TOURS
Day trip

From Belgrade: Medieval Monasteries and Resava Cave Tour

Activity provider: VICTOR TOURS

From US$ 81.79 per person

On this tour, enjoy a complete Eastern Serbia experience. Get to know everything about the area on this 9-hours tour with live, professional guiding, in a small group and with an air-conditioned vehicle.

About this activity

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Duration 9.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Belgrade. In the case that your accommodation is in the pedestrian zone, the pickup will be somewhere very close to it.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit famous Ravanica and Manasija orthodox monasteries
  • Learn about enormous cultural and historical legacy of the area
  • Hear the stories about the turbulent history of Serbia
  • Explore the 80-million-year old Resava Cave
  • Enjoy a traditional Serbian lunch
Full description
Your tour starts from your accommodation, where your guide will pick you up. Head towards Pomoravlje District, known as the center of the last Serbian Medieval Kingdom, where monasteries still have enormous cultural and historical legacy and wealth. Your first stop is Ravanica monastery. It was the endowment of Prince Lazar built during the period between 1375 and 1377, with its frescoes painted in the years preceding the Battle of Kosovo. Due to its architectural and artistic features, the Ravanica church can be called the birthplace of the new artistic movement called the Morava school. Continue your ride to Manasija monastery.  Manasija monastery is one of the last monuments to Serbian medieval culture, raised by Despot Stefan Lazarević, son of Prince Lazar. The construction of the church, an extravagant fortification and large refectory lasted from 1406 to 1418. The Church of the Holy Trinity, which is part of the monastery, is considered a prime example of Morava architecture. Also marvel at the frescoes in Manasija, together with those in Kalenić, which are the most beautiful of the Morava properties and are considered among the best in old Serbian art in general.  After this extraordinary experience, you will visit the Resava cave, one of the oldest in Serbia. The interior of the cave consists of numerous and varied halls, channels, galleries, columns, stalactites, stalagmites, draperies and flowstone waterfalls. Further on, you will enjoy a traditional Serbian lunch in a unique atmosphere, in a restaurant directly below the waterfall. After an unforgettable day, you will head back to Belgrade.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or private car
  • Guide
  • Lunch (optional, 10-13€ per person)
  • Entrance fee for Resava Cave (500 rsd or 4€ per person)
  • Entrance fee for Veliki Buk waterfall (120 rsd pr 1€ per person)
  • Tips

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Important information

What to bring

  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • You will receive the confirmation at the time of booking
  • The tour includes an entrance to places of worship, so please wear appropriate clothing
  • The child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
  • You should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The tour requires a minimum of 3 people to operate
  • In case the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour will be canceled, or rescheduled, or you will be offered another available tour. It will be informed at least 16-hour before the trip
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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I can't recommend this trip enough (and a bargain for such a great day out) Uros our driver and guide was amazing and we were in a modern comfortable minibus He had so much knowledge and was so lovely. Due to being only a small group (8) it was perfect and often we were the only ones there. The monasteries are outstandingly beautiful, the cave out of this world and the waterfall and meal at the local restaurant brilliant. I went on my own but enjoyed being with group and would definitely recommend.

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March 31, 2023

My tour was changed to a private tour as I was the only one who booked the tour for the day. My guide Jelica and driver Milos were very professional and made it feel like a real experience. The time spent at each place was more than enough. Really a recommend tour to do when visiting Belgrade.

March 31, 2023

Stef the tour guide was super informative and knows serbian history and geography well. He was a delightful guide and quite considerate to our needs. I will recommend this tour and commend the staff for a job well done. I’m doing another tour tomorrow.

March 31, 2023

Product ID: 139325