8 days/ 7 nights walking guided holiday in the Estern Serbia
In 8 days we will explore the most beautiful part of Serbia. We will explore the Belgrade, discover the Southern Hungarian settlement in Europe and hike on Homoljske, Suva and Svrljiske Mountain. We will stay in small local 3 star hotel and private country houses…
5 Days of 2h30- 3h30 walking, and 1 day of Belgrade sightseeing
Walking grade: easy
Arrival location:
Belgrade, Serbia
Departure Location:
Belgrade, Serbia
Included in your experience:
•seven nights (rooms with private facilities): pensions in Skorenovac and Lisine, 3* hotel in Nis (Niska Banja) and one night in 4* hotel in Belgrade
•seven breakfasts, five dinners, five lunches
•guiding service of English, French, German or Japanese speaking tour leader
•full van support
•use of walking poles
•snacks and refreshing drinks during the hiking tour
•bathing in the historical Turkish Bath in thermal town of Sokobanja
The tour is available all year round
Ground Transportation, Airport transfers, English Speaking Guide, Internet, Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Not included in your experience:
Required Equipment:
* Rental equipment is availabel, see 'Additional activities' for details
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Day1
Arrival and transfer to Belgrade -
Meet the group at Belgrade airport and transfer to Belgrade.
Night in 4 star hotel
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Day2
Belgrade, Smederevo Fortress and Skorenovac -
2h30 long guided walking tour in the old town of Belgrade. Free time for lunch. Transfer (60km, 1h) to Smederevo and visit Smederevo fortress. Transfer to Skorenovac village (the most Southern Hungarian settlement in the Europe). Accommodation in local homes. Dinner in local restaurant.
Meals: B, D
Local Homes | Breakfast Included
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Day3
Manasija Monastery and hike to the Resavska Cave -
Transfer to XV century monastery Manasija (105km, 2h). Visit monastery. Transfer to Lisine (25km, 30min). Lunch in restaurant in the Lisine next to the waterfall Veliki Buk. Afternoon hike to Resavska Cave. (3h30, denivelation +450m/ – 450m). Visit the cave.
Meals: B, L, D
Night in pension in Vodopad | Breakfast Included
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Day4
Ravanica and Grza Hike -
Short morning walk to the Vrelo spring. Transfer to XIV century monastery Ravanica (40km, 45min). Visit Monastery. Transfer to Grza spring (40km, 45min). Lunch in restaurant. 2h30 walk after the lunch on a rolling terrain. Transfer to Rtanj Mountain (40km, 45min).
Meals: B, L, D
Night in the Hotel Balasevic on the slopes of Rtanj Mt. | Breakfast Included
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Day5
Thermal town Sokobanja and Devica Mt Hike -
Transfer to Sokobanja thermal town. A relaxing walk to the ruins of Soko Grad. Terrain is gently rolling. Soko Grad is originally founded by the Romans in 1st century. Ruins of Soko Grad have typical Serbian medieval fortifying site. From Soko Grad we will walk to the neighboring village Resnik and visit 300 year old Watermill. A private lunch in a old watermill. Walk lasts 3h30- gently rolling terrain, denivelation +100m/ – 100m. Walk back to Sokobanja and bathing in a historical thermal Turkish Bath (37C).Transfer to Niska Banja (60km, 1h long).
Meals: B, L, D
Night in the 3* hotel | Breakfast Included
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Day6
Morning hike on the slopes of the Dry Mountain above Niska Banja. 3h long hike denivelation +350m/ – 350m. Afternoon visit of the city of Nis and the Roman archeological site Mediana, the Scull Tower, Cegar Hill and old town of Nis. Free dinner in Nis.
Meals: B, L
Night in the 3* hotel | Breakfast Included
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Day7
The Sicevo Gorge and wine village -
Transfer to the Sicevo Gorge (20min) and hike to Sicevo village. Wine and brandy tasting. Lunch. Hike on the slopes of Svrilj Mt. which Bradt Travel guide describes:
“Sicevo is wine-growing centre, and there are vineyards stretching up the hillside all around the village. The vines, the rustic quietness and stone houses of the village, all give the impression that you have momentarily been transported to Provence. ”
Hike lasts 2h30 (rolling terrain, denivelation +200m/ – 200m).
Meals: B, L, D
Night in the 3* hotel | Breakfast Included
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Day8
Transfer to Belgrade airport (3h) for departure.
| Breakfast Included