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Viator · group up to 7 pax

Day Trip from Belgrade: Gems of Eastern Serbia

5.0(472)Belgrade1 hour
VIATOR5.0(130)TRIPADVISOR5.0(342)

Description

Take an unforgettable, full-day tour away from the crowds and noises of the big cities and experience awe-inspiring eastern part of Serbia.

Tour Options

PRIVATE TOUR
  • Private tour Pickup included
SHARED TOUR UP TO 7 PASSENGERS
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

The tour starts at 8.a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.

Admission included45 min

You will be impressed by the beautiful scenery, while you enjoy 1.5-hour drive to our first stop – Manasija Monastery, located among the green hills of the vivid Resava gorge. It was built in early 15th century during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevic. The whole complex is surrounded by 12 towers, constructed in order to protect Church of Saint Trinity from the Ottomans. The Manasija monastery fortification, with its ramparts and towers, is the best preserved fortification complex on the territory of medieval Serbia. Due to its fresco paintings, which represent one of the greatest achievements of the medieval Serbian art, monastery is believed to be a real jewel of Serbian medieval culture.

Admission included60 min

The tour proceeds to 80-million-year-old cave called Resava, which was discovered by local shepherd in 1962. Ten years later, the cave was opened for the audience for the first time. Nowadays this is one of the most visited caves in this part of Europe due to its richness of cave jewelry: stalagmites and stalactites. Total length of the tunnels is 4.5 km. So far a bit more than 2 km were explored, and 800 m is accessible to visitors. The temperature in the Resava cave is a constant 7°C all year round, with air humidity varying between 80 and 100%. The tour around the cave will last for 40 minutes, so wearing warm clothes is recommended.

Admission included20 min

Afterwards we proceed to Lisine waterfall, one of Eastern Serbia top attractions.

20 min

Krupaj Spring, located 30km from Lisine Waterfall, on the west side of Beljanica Mount. is next on our route. It belongs to the group of karst springs and represents one of the most beautiful springs in Eastern Europe. Turquoise water of Krupaj Spring will leave you completely breathless.

120 min

Drive to Gornjak. Here in this breathtaking place, a break for lunch will be made, and you will have the great opportunity to try the best trout fish in Serbia and all the local dishes. Drive back to Belgrade (2h) Drop off to your accommodation. End of services.

Highlights

Professional English-speaking guide
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hotel pick up and drop-off
3 tickets: Entry tickets to Resava Cave, Veliki Buk Waterfall and Manasija Fort
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver

What's included

Included
Professional English-speaking guide
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hotel pick up and drop-off
3 tickets: Entry tickets to Resava Cave, Veliki Buk Waterfall and Manasija Fort
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Not included
Lunch
Personal expenses

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up is organized from 7:30 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. Pick up is offered from centrally located Belgrade hotels, apartments, hostels, etc. ( up to 5 km from Republic Square). The guide will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pick up time. If your accommodation is located in main pedestrian zone you may be asked to meet the guide at the pick up location located a maximum of 5 minutes walk from your accommodation. Pick up details you will receive the day before departure via email or Whatsapp not before 5 p.m.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring your passport or ID card
  • Please provide the name and address of your accommodation in Belgrade and your contact telephone number, so that the local partner can send you all the necessary information for the upcoming trip (name and contact of your tourist guide, exact pick up time from your address in Belgrade, etc. ).
  • Warm and comfortable clothes and shoes are essential for visiting Resava Cave (the temperature in the is cave 7 °C or 45 °F)
  • The tour includes an entrance to place of worship, so please wear appropriate clothing
  • Shared group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run. If the minimum number isn't met, you will be offered another date/experience, full refund or paying a surcharge for a private tour
  • Transportation by air-conditioned car (1-3 pax) or minivan (4-7 pax)

Reviews(472)

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Erica_H
July 1, 2026
Great day! Nina and Milan...

Great day! Nina and Milan were wonderful and the tour was interesting and a nice variety to add into a city break. Would recommend!

Operator response

Dear Erica! We appreciate your kind words. The entire team at Serbia Inspired Tours thanks you! Reviews like yours help us to make sure that we're meeting the needs of our customers and we're glad to hear that you were pleased with your tour. :) We look forward to seeing you in the future! With regards, Serbia Inspired Tours Team

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Yue_C
July 1, 2026
Jelena is an excellent...

Jelena is an excellent guide. Giving good information throughout the trip and taking care of my family well. Saw several good things. Just wish the lunch stop a bit earlier as we def got low blood sugar

Operator response

Dear Yue and the rest of the family! This review made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so glad you loved our work! Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again! Best regards, Serbia Inspired Tours Team

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juliasZ2152VY
June 30, 2026
100% recommendable

Very nice tour, beautiful locations, great Food and great guides (Nina and Milan) with amazing Rakija!

Operator response

Dear Julia! Thank you very much for your encouraging comments on the various aspects of our service. To be held in such high regard by our customers is surely a dream come true for us and this is motivation enough for us to keep scaling greater heights. We are looking forward to your return. Best regards, SIT Team

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Gary_L
June 29, 2026
This “Eastern Gems in...

This “Eastern Gems in Serbia” day tour was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Our guide Nina was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating stories that brought each location to life. The itinerary was perfectly paced, allowing us to enjoy every stop without feeling rushed. A special thanks to our driver Milan, who ensured a smooth and safe journey throughout the day—his homemade rakija was a delightful surprise and far better than any we tried in restaurants. Resavska Cave offered a refreshing escape from the summer heat, while the highlight of the trip for me was the stunning Manasija Monastery. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Serbia’s hidden treasures, especially non-first timers.

Operator response

Dear Gary! It is really thrilling and joyous to get such a comment from you! We would like to thank you for taking the time to give us feedback regards to your tours at Serbia Inspired Tours. We appreciate your positive comments very much. We appreciate your compliments and recognition as it is a great motivating force for us to keep up with the service. With regards, Serbia Inspired Tours

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B561NWstephenm
June 26, 2026
AMAZING FUN TOUR

EXCELLENT TOUR. This was our second tour with Serbia Inspired Tours and our guide was Jelena and our driver was Danilo. Our tour was 5 including myself and my wife. Jelena and Danilo were great. Jelena is bright, knowledgeable and full of energy. She absolutely makes this all-day tour exciting and memorable. The Monastery was beautifully maintained and the cave was a very worthwhile experience. The trout farm and waterfall were beautiful and our lunch (fresh trout) was excellent. Jelena knows all the locals at each site and prepares the approach to each point of interest with charming stories, fun facts and background information. She guides the small group to the best vantage points and helps everyone get the best angle for photos. Danilo is an excellent driver and he navigated Belgrade traffic and the winding roads through the eastern hills very smoothly. We had wonderful time and consider ourselves lucky to have had the opportunity to experience so much of Eastern Serbia in a day, with such an experienced team.

Operator response

Dear lovely couple! It is really thrilling and joyous to get such a comment from you! We would like to thank you for taking the time to give us feedback regards to your tours at Serbia Inspired Tours. We appreciate your positive comments very much. We appreciate your compliments and recognition as it is a great motivating force for us to keep up with the service. With regards, Serbia Inspired Tours

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ClarifyClaire
June 23, 2026
Brilliant tour, but be aware, very long morning, bring plenty of snacks!

Brilliant tour with the lovely Jelena and Ljuba. Wonderful spots to visit and guide was interesting and driver was safe and helpful. Only issue is the very late break for lunch. They do warn you when you book, but it does feel like you need that lunch break to be earlier, especially with a 730am start. 1500 is too late.

Operator response

Dear family! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. Thank you for reaching out and providing us with valuable feedback. Thank you for the kind words, and also for your honesty. Best regards, SIT Team

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annai162
June 22, 2026
Very well organised

Very well organised and ran smoothly. Excellent guide with very good sense of humour.

Operator response

Dear Anna! It is really thrilling and joyous to get such a comment from you! We would like to thank you for taking the time to give us feedback regards to your tours at Serbia Inspired Tours. We appreciate your positive comments very much. We appreciate your compliments and recognition as it is a great motivating force for us to keep up with the service. With regards, Serbia Inspired Tours

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magdalenakI5298JL
June 18, 2026
Recommend!

A pleasant break from concrete-filled and noisy Belgrade. Pick-up was straight from the apartment, so very comfortable (despite of early hours, cause we were first), and drop-off spot was up to us to decide. Our guide, Yelena, was very informative and approachable. She also takes great pictures! Our driver, Luba, was driving fast & safely ;) Small number of participants allows for flexibility, for example if someone wants to do a small hike or make a stop at the fruit market. All admissions are included in the trip price and that's very comfortable. Remember to bring warm clothes for the cave!

Operator response

Dear Magdalena! We’re thrilled that you were satisfied with our services. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to be of help again soon! Our staff always enjoys reading reviews such as the one you left us! It lets us know we are making customers happy and doing something right! Please let us know if there is anything else you need. Kind regards from Belgrade, Serbia Inspired Tours Team

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Susan_C
June 16, 2026
One of my best day trips ever!

From before the trip started to after it ended we were so impressed with Serbia Inspired Tours. Our tour guide Nina was in touch the day before to ensure we knew where the minibus would be (our accommodation was in a pedestrian area) and we only had a 2 minute walk. She answered another couple of questions I had beforehand promptly. Danilo our driver was excellent - we felt safe and confident in his driving. Our first stop was a filling station for a comfort break - go to the bakery across the road, the pastries were delicious. Nina was an excellent tour guide with so much knowledge to share. The tour ran exactly as the itinerary on the booking page. All the places we visited were definitely worth seeing - the monastery was beautiful and the views from the fortifications were amazing. Not only did we have an excellent tour guide - Nina is also a great photographer showing us all the best spots for photos! The caves were stunning and again there was so much information shared by Nina. Afterwards we visited the waterfall and the spring too. Our final stop was for lunch at a local restaurant - the local trout was so fresh and tasty! The day finished with a couple of shots of different rakia and we got to keep the glasses. Overall an amazing day out!

Operator response

Dear Susan! It is really thrilling and joyous to get such a comment from you! We would like to thank you for taking the time to give us feedback regards to your tours at Serbia Inspired Tours. We appreciate your positive comments very much. We appreciate your compliments and recognition as it is a great motivating force for us to keep up with the service. With regards, Serbia Inspired Tours

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Sue2668
June 16, 2026
One of my best day trips!

From before the trip started to after it ended we were so impressed with Serbia Inspired Tours. Our tour guide Nina was in touch the day before to ensure we knew where the minibus would be (our accommodation was in a pedestrian area) and we only had a 2 minute walk. She answered another couple of questions I had beforehand promptly. Danilo our driver was excellent - we felt safe and confident in his driving. Our first stop was a filling station for a comfort break - go to the bakery across the road, the pastries were delicious. Nina was an excellent tour guide with so much knowledge to share. The tour ran exactly as the itinerary on the booking page. All the places we visited were definitely worth seeing - the monastery was beautiful and the views from the fortifications were amazing. Not only did we have an excellent tour guide - Nina is also a great photographer showing us all the best spots for photos! The caves were stunning and again there was so much information shared by Nina. Afterwards we visited the waterfall and the spring too. Our final stop was for lunch at a local restaurant - the local trout was so fresh and tasty! The day finished with a couple of shots of different rakia 🥃 and we got to keep the glasses. Overall an amazing day out!

Operator response

Dear Sue! We’re thrilled that you were satisfied with our services. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to be of help again soon! Our staff always enjoys reading reviews such as the one you left us! It lets us know we are making customers happy and doing something right! Please let us know if there is anything else you need. Kind regards from Belgrade, Serbia Inspired Tours Team

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