Discover the hidden gems of Eastern Serbia: A journey into serene beauty, long history, orthodox religion and breathtaking nature!
” A captivating adventure filled with stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality. Every moment was a testament to the region’s cultural and natural treasures. The tour provided a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.”
Noel Murphy, Ireland
Eastern Serbia hides a real treasure – a unique combination of nature and culture with the spa centers to relax.
Manasija monastery
On this tour, you are going to visit Manasija monastery – also known as Resava, a Serbian Orthodox monastery near Despotovac town, founded by Despot Stefan Lazarevic between 1406 and 1418. The church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, it is one of the most significant monuments of medieval Serbian culture and it belongs to the “Morava school” of architecture.
Resava cave
The Resava cave, one of the most beautiful natural treasures of Serbia, is 4.5 km long. However, only 2,830 m of the cave have been researched, and visitors can go 800 m deep into it. The Resava is one of the oldest caves in the country (around 80 million years old). The temperature in it is constantly around 7°C, while the air humidity varies from 80 to 100%. The interior of the cave has numerous and varied halls, canals, galleries, columns, stalactites, stalagmites, and petrified waterfalls.
Lisine waterfall
The 25-meter high “Veliki buk” waterfall, Serbia’s most visited, is one of the highest waterfalls in the country. In the nearby restaurants, you can taste fresh trout or some grilled meat specialties from this region.
Krupaj spring
The Krupaj Spring is one of the natural curiosities and features of this region. With its splendid beauty, this spring form a lake on its surface and irresistibly lure any traveler to the depths of the forests, to its water and fresh mountain air. There is also a strong thermal spring with a water temperature of 26.5°C and is protected as a natural heritage of national importance. Researchers have reached a depth of 123 meters inside this spring so far.
ITINERARY:
08:30–10:00 — Transfer to Manasija Monastery
10:00–11:00 — Visit to Manasija Monastery and sightseeing
11:00–11:30 — Transfer to Resava Cave
11:30–13:00 — Visit to Resava Cave, with an optional coffee break
13:00–13:30 — Visit to Lisine Waterfalls
13:30–15:00 — Time for lunch at a local restaurant near the waterfalls
15:00–16:00 — Scenic drive through the Homolje Mountains
16:00–16:30 — Visit to Krupaj Spring
16:30–18:30 — Return transfer to Belgrade
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