Booking a unique adventure to an unconventional destination is no easy task, but Insider Monkey is here to help with a list of the top 15 things to do in Serbia.
Traveling is becoming more and more accessible if you have the money to do so, and these days you can easily book a flight to just about every corner of the world. Another European vacation to London or Paris is played out, so why not go somewhere off the beaten path? Venturing out is almost always a good decision in life, and doing so with travel will help you to explore new and unlikely cities and cultures. Serbia, for example, is an unlikely travel destination for Westerners. When most of us fantasize about a European vacation, Serbia is most likely not on the radar. What do they even do in Serbia? Luckily, there are many beautiful places in Serbia as well as many tourist attractions in Serbia. I mean, it’s not just some uncharted wilderness in Eastern Europe (even though it offers lots of beautiful wilderness to see). Just like many European countries, Serbia is home to a number of bustling cites — like the capital, Belgrade, which is home to a more than a million residents. For more on what to do specifically in the capital city, check out this list of 11 Fun, Awesome Things to do in Belgrade.
If you do decided to venture to Serbia, you’ll want to visit in the summer months, as the country gets its fair share of snow. Due to all this snow, however, there are lots of things to do in Serbia in winter, so if you’re looking for great skiing and snowboarding conditions, you can’t go wrong there. Wine is also big year-round in the country, and you can never go wrong with enjoying a few glasses of wine. From snow sports to wine, we’ve included it all on our list. We found so many fun things to do in the country we couldn’t stop at just a list of the top 10 things to do in Serbia, so consider yourself lucky that we’ll discuss 15 enjoyable experiences.
If you’re one of those over-cautious travelers and think that anywhere you go in the world you’re destined to be mugged, you’ll probably want to take a look at the best places to visit in Serbia that are safe and beautiful, so you don’t spend your entire vacation worrying.
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With mountains that are comprised of ski resorts to the south and plateaus to the northern region, Serbia is strategically located on the European Balkan Peninsula. Belgrade is popularly known for an architecture of the communist-era and Kalemegdan Park. This heart of Serbia is the site of Belgrade Fortress, previously held by the Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman empires. Serbia never ceases to amaze at a glance by its awesome natural and man-made attractions.
The list below comprises of the top 15 things you can take part in during a visit to Serbia. We’ve done the ranking regarding popularity and estimated price (in U.S. dollars), that is, from the least popular and lowest priced to the most popular and highest priced activities. Our research was done with the help of TripAdvisor reviews, opinions and price comparisons. We also used the help of Lonely Planet and Google.
If you’re in the midst of planning a trip, take a look at our list of the top 15 things to do in Serbia.
15. Private Multi-day Excursion to Zlatibor Mountain and Sargan Eight Railroad –
Cost: From $112
Soak up the scenic splendors and rich cultural heritage of western Serbia on a two-day, private tour from Belgrade, including air-conditioned transport with a private driver-guide. Explore the lush slopes of Mt. Zlatibor, descend into beautiful Stopica Cave, and explore the 19th-century cottages at Sirogojno outdoor museum village. Tour the waterfall at Gostilje, ride the narrow-gauge Sargan Eight heritage railway at Mokra Gora, and stroll around Kustendorf, a unique village built by filmmaker Emir Kusturicath, who named the streets after personal heroes such as Bruce Lee and Ingmar Bergman.
14. Sumadija Royal Wine Trip (Full Day)
Cost: From $125
Explore the wine state in Serbia on this day trip that takes six hours with a guide. Driven by climate-controlled coach, proceed to the town of Topola and Oplenac, with its famous church and lush wine land. Visit the Old Royal Wine Museum and taste their local wines. Swing by Aleksandrovic Winery and tour their vineyards before partaking in a tasting of four distinctive wines. Proceed to Arsenijevic Winery for another wine tasting. After all that wine, stop for a traditional lunch at Knezev before retiring to Belgrade.
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13. Wines of Sumadija Group Tour
Cost: From $125
Wine Tours are definitely among the top 15 things to do in Serbia. This planned group travel runs every Friday. Wine fanatics will fancy this tour with no doubt, as you will seize the opportunity to study more about the Sumadija wine section. The wine trip proceeds to the capital of Sumadija wine section, Topola where the noble family Karadordevic established their vineyards and made the famous Trijumf wine.
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12. Day trip to Iron Gate Gorge
Cost: from $130
Your small-group will consume 8-hours seeing the attractive countryside of East Serbia and the Iron Gate Gorge. Directed by a knowledgeable guide; your trip includes a stop at the archeological spot Lepenski Vir and lunch of regional delicacies. Round-trip transit will let you relax and take in natural beauty, historical sites, and enjoy excellent local experience simultaneously.
11. Excursion to Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad
Cost: From $145
This is a chance for you to be taken on an exciting, well-designed journey. On this trip, you choose to hear memorable stories, not just about the rulers of Serbia, the long accounts of viticulture and wine roads but also tales about actual traditional Serbia, historical and cultural monuments, and natural beauty. When you check the tourist map of Serbia, you will find Novi Sad marked as an important place to visit. A perfect day is the one spent right here in North Serbia where you will meet history.
10. Excursion from Belgrade to Nis and Devil’s Town
Cost: From $148
Take a visit to Emperor Constantine’s place of birth, Nis, and sample the new world surprises of Devil’s town. In Nis city, Serbia, is a stronghold called Nis Fortress, and this is a significant historical and cultural monument. It stands right on the shore of the Nisava River, facing the region settled for more than two millennia. Its preservation was done in May 1948, and by law it was announced a cultural area of high significance.
9. Private Ski Day trip to Kopaonik Ski Resort
Cost: From $148*
Take the opportunity to enjoy a ski day in the most popular Serbian ski resort, Kopaonik. Enjoy a day on the snow whether you are a skier or boarder, experienced or beginner since Kopaonik with its 75km of slopes has one for every experience level or ambition.
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8. Day trip from Belgrade to Kustendorf and Mokra Gora
Cost: From $169
This 8-hour day journey will be liked by you and a small group of less than 8. The history of the area will be shared by your guide as you travel to Mokra Gora for lunch accompanied by an authentic train ride along the Sargan Eight. After the train ride, you will visit the ethnic complex of Kustendorf before heading back to Belgrade.
7. Valjevo Mountains Canyoning Tour
Cost: From $187
Take an extreme canyoning experience tour in the Valjevo Mountains through a 1-day trip from Belgrade. The excursion includes hotel transfer, canyoning, lunch in a traditional village household and all required equipment (harness, neoprene suit, helmet, neoprene socks, and technical equipment).
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6. Top western Serbia Day Excursion
Cost: From $275*
If you are into incredible views of nature, you should discover part of marvelous western Serbia! You will explore Stopica cave, the unique village of Terzicaavlije which is an outdoor museum of the customary way of life in this area. You will take a ride in an old rustic tourist train Sargan Eight, and at the end, you will visit Mokra Gora the ethnic village wooden city (Kustendorf).
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5. Private Wine Tour in Royal Region
Cost: From $280
This travel involves a visit to wineries which provides an amazing overview of Sumadija’s wine-making scenery. You will encounter some of the most recently made Despotika winery cultivating a few native vine varieties of Serbia.
4. Private Hiking Tour Belgrade
Cost: From $280
A fulfilled day in life combined with hiking, cultural and gourmet adventure. Barely an hour ride from the city of Belgrade you’ll learn local way of life in rural areas of Serbia, but you’ll also observe landscapes from the, not so high, but pretty mountain Kosmaj which covers many historical and religious places expecting to be discovered by travelers. If you are a craft beer fan, you’ll enjoy a visit to prominent Serbian craft brewery which is an option in the itinerary.
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3. Private transfer tour to Timisoara with Sightseeing
Cost: From $350
This transfer tour combines two services, transfer from Belgrade to Timisoara (or vice versa) and a sightseeing tour along the way. Your tour host is a driver and a licensed tour guide too. Pick between two options along the way: Kovacica, a hub of naive art in Serbia, or Vrsac, prized for its amazing sights from Breg hill and vineyards.
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2. Private Day Trip to Iron Gate Gorge and Lepenski Vir
Cost: From $365
Take in Serbia’s wonderful scenery and rich archives on a private day trip to Lepenski Vir and the Iron Gates Gorge on the River Danube from Belgrade. Driving by air-conditioned vehicle, study about Serbia’s history and see the Danube-side medieval town and fortress of Golubac. Examine Lepenski Vir, an archaeological section where a ruined Mesolithic village from around 7000 BC faces the river. Finally, admire the breathtaking scenes of the Iron Gates, the steep Danube gorge separating Serbia and Romania, before going for lunch at a scenic restaurant and retiring to Belgrade.
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1. Private Day Trip to Sargan Eight Scenic Train
Cost: From $379
This private tour includes two prominent human-made places in the area of Mokra Gora Mountain, Sargan Eight railway, and Kustendorf village, with a lot of captivating landscapes on the way. The trip starts early in the morning. Sargan Eight is a reconstructed narrow-gauge railway, which was first opened in 1925 to connect Belgrade and the Adriatic Sea. Now the train Nostalgia runs only 15 km from the original track, but this distance gives tourists an unforgettable experience.
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We hope you enjoy your trip and pick one of the top 15 things to do in Serbia to make it an unforgettable experience.
