Serbia's Secret North (trip)

Serbia's Secret North

  • Belgrade AIrport, Belgrade, Central Serbia
  • Active & Adventure
Serbia And Montenegro, Europe

from $575* per person4 DaysMay, September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Travel The Unknown 12 people max
Vastly different from the Southern regions of Serbia, the semi-autonomous province of Vojvodina is more influenced by the Austro-Hungarian Empire than the Ottomans who ruled the more Southerly parts. This is obviously clear in the architecture as well as the attitudes of the people which are more Western-looking. The beautiful towns of Novi Sad and Subotica look and feel more like Central European towns that might be more at home in Hungary.

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Serbia And Montenegro, Europe

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3 testimonials about the provider, Travel The Unknown:

  • Reviewer: Karla located in Canada
    Just wanted to say thanks so much for making my holiday to the North East of India one of the most interesting and exciting travel experiences I have ever had. Our guide CK was extremely thoughtful and patient (especially with our frequent change of plans and food requests for momos and noddles) and our driver, Das, was the most amazing driver ever! He definitely saved our lives on those dark, monsoon destroyed, narrow, winding roads through the himalayan mountains on our journey to Tawang. I really felt taken care of and going on the tour made travelling in such a remote and unexplored area so much easier than if I had to do it on my own. Teaching the native tribal women in Along the chicken dance and the macarena was definately my high of the trip. I have never laughed so much, especially when awakening in the morning and hearing the chicken song being hummed in the background. God what they must think of western dancing now! Monks, tribes and Rhinos!!... what more can a person ask for!
  • Reviewer: Stephen located in Ireland
    Gotta say thanks to Travel The Unknown for organising my fascinating trip to a little-known area of the world. The scenery was fantastic, food was amazing, the guide was great and the living bridges were inspiring. An India not many get to see. Thanks again.
  • Reviewer: Myrka, located in Slovakia
    Thank you so much for organizing such a brilliant trip. I must admit it took me few days to get used to the country, as I have never visited a developing country. But after that i started having a great time with my friends. Really enjoyed the nature, the beautiful views. From all the places we visited I liked most Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang. I think the trip wouldn’t be the same without our guide CK, the best guide EVER! He helped us so much, and went out of his way, just to make the trip the best we had. So big thank you for him as well ;-) I still look at the amazing pictures I took and can’t believe that I have been there. So thank you again for the best holiday.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up at airport by a Travel The Unknown representative, transfer to comfortable hotel in Belgrade city centre. Overnight in Belgrade. Meal plan: n/a.

Day 2

Breakfast, then short walking tour of Belgrade before driving to the picturesque village of Sremski Karlovici. Wander the streets, and stop off for lunch. Head on to Northern Serbia’s fairytale city, Novi Sad. Absorb the multicultural influences and history of this enchanting city. Visit the impressive Petrovaradin fort. Rest of afternoon free to explore. Overnight in Novi Sad. Meal plan: B, L

Belgrade has been the capital of Serbia since 1403, when Despot Stefan, son of Tsar Lazar, moved his palace here. The elegant Republic Square boasts architectonic monuments such as the National Theatre and the National Museum. Knez Mihajlova Street is the main shopping and meeting place, and contains a few other masterpieces of Belgrade's architecture such as the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, and nearby in a 19th century quarter you will find the 'Question mark sign' Inn, Princess Ljubica's Residence (now housing a permanent exhibition of original furniture), the Patriarchy and the Orthodox Cathedral. A cosmopolitan and historic city sitting at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers Belgrade also sits comfortably between the past and the future. From the medieval fortress of Kalemegdan and its intriguing history on the frontier between East and West, to the city’s teeming cafés, excellent food and the best nightlife in the Balkans, Belgrade has something for everyone. Learn about life under Tito and Milosovic and how modern Serbia is preparing itself for a new era.

Sremski Karlovici is in the Vojvodina province on the bank of the Danube river. 8km north-west lies the charming Novi Sad, the second largest city in Serbia. It was founded in the late 17th century and became an important merchant and manufacturing centre during the following 200 years. Its focal point is the Petrovaradin fortress which was built between 1692 and 1790 and has 16km of underground corridors on four different levels. The fortress offers spectacular views of the city.

Day 3

Breakfast. Continue with short tour of Novi Sad and then move on to Subotica, close to the Hungarian border. Enjoy lunch in a salas - sample Hungarian-style cuisine (goulash, paprika) in these traditional farm estates. Explore the brightly coloured village of Subotica and note the Hungarian architecture. Evening free to relax. Overnight in Subotica. Meal plan: B, L

Day 4

Early breakfast. Drive through the flatland of Northern Serbia back to Belgrade for return flight. Meal plan: B

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