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Eastern Serbia Tour: Resava Cave and Veliki Buk
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292 Ratings
Belgrade
Embark on a memorable, day-long excursion away from the hustle and bustle of major cities, and soak in the mesmerizing eastern region of Serbia.
Embark on a memorable, day-long excursion away from the hustle and bustle of major cities, and soak in the mesmerizing eastern region of Serbia.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Belgrade - The tour begins at 8 a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.
- Manasija Monastery - Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to our first stop, Manasija Monastery, nestled among the green hills of the vibrant Resava gorge. Built in the early 15th century during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevic, the complex is encircled by 12 towers…
- Belgrade - The tour begins at 8 a.m. from your accommodation in Belgrade.
- Manasija Monastery - Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to our first stop, Manasija Monastery, nestled among the green hills of the vibrant Resava gorge. Built in the early 15th century during the reign of Despot Stefan Lazarevic, the complex is encircled by 12 towers designed to protect the Church of Saint Trinity from the Ottomans. The Manasija monastery fortification, with its walls and towers, is the best-preserved fortification complex in medieval Serbia. The monastery’s frescoes are considered one of the greatest achievements of medieval Serbian art, making it a true gem of Serbian medieval culture.
- Resavska Cave - The tour continues to the 80-million-year-old Resava Cave, discovered by a local shepherd in 1962 and opened to the public ten years later. Today, it is one of the most visited caves in this part of Europe, known for its rich cave formations like stalagmites and stalactites. The tunnels stretch for 4.5 km, with over 2 km explored and 800 m accessible to visitors. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 7°C year-round, with air humidity between 80 and 100%. The cave tour lasts 40 minutes, so warm clothing is recommended.
- Vodopad Veliki Buk - Next, we head to Lisine waterfall, one of Eastern Serbia’s top attractions. Here, in this stunning location, we will take a lunch break, offering you the chance to try the best trout fish in Serbia.
- Krupajsko Vrelo - Our journey continues to Krupaj Spring, located 30 km from Lisine Waterfall on the west side of Beljanica Mountain. This karst spring is one of the most beautiful in Eastern Europe, with its turquoise waters sure to leave you breathless.
- Belgrade - We then drive back to Belgrade (2 hours) and drop you off at your accommodation.
End of services.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry tickets to Resava Cave and Veliki Buk Waterfall
- Professional driver
- Professional English-speaking guide
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry tickets to Resava Cave and Veliki Buk Waterfall
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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)
Location
Belgrade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(292 Ratings)
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Giordanaquerceto
Jan 9, 2025
Great experience - Our family excursion with 9 and 13 year olds is will be beautiful. Nina was very professional and competent, the prudent driver is nice. I recommend this excursion to everyone because we had a great time.
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Sam_b
Dec 31, 2024
High Quality Experience - The monastery and the cave are the highlights of this tour. These two are well worth the expense. Jelena the tour guide was full of smile, and very informative throughout the trip. This was a tour of a small group - 6 people to be exact, so we had quality time.
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412ramkumarb
Dec 26, 2024
Day trips from Belgrade- Nis, Zlatibor, Resava - I wholeheartedly endorse Serbia Inspired Tours for unforgettable day trips from Belgrade! Our family of four, including two kids, thoroughly enjoyed expertly guided tours in all directions (East, West, North, South).
Jelena and Nina's vast knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and exceptional communication skills tailored each tour to our interests. Ranko's reliable driving ensured our safety.
Highly recommended for families and travelers seeking authentic Serbian experiences!
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Unmemfeo
Dec 25, 2024
Best service tour in whole Balkan - Best service tour in Balkan region. We were lucky to have to Jelena as tour guide and Ranko as our dedicated driver for the whole day. Jelena was very professional and smiley and very knowledgeable from every day life of Serbians to the history of every destination in this tour. Ranko was a great driver too bringing us on time for each drop off point and drove professionally in the mountainous area. Every curve and curve very turn looks difficult for anyone but Ranko maneuver the mini van well. The tour even provide each of us an umbrella when it was a bit rainy at the cave and waterfall area. Overall any tourist would be lucky to have both Jelena and Ranko as their tour guide and driver. Thank you both for the fabulous time and learnt so much about Serbian people and history from Jelena.
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Chiarellab2014
Dec 21, 2024
100% recommended - The best! 100% recomended! Best placeses, the best tour guide (Jelena) and I learned a lot. I felt value for money. Thanks!
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Chkan95
Dec 17, 2024
Wonderful Tour - The guide, Jelena, was really knowledgeable and cheerful throughout the tour. Her explanations were informative and on point. The driver, Ranko, also drove quite safely. We got to see all the sights and have a great meal without any rush. Thank you both for the amazing tour!
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Saukuen_c
Dec 15, 2024
Best Tour in Serbia - This is one of the best day tour I joined. Our tour guide, Jelena has explained everything very detail about Serbia and in a fun way. She introduced the history and design of the monastery, guided us to walk through the cave with applying imaginations, and brought us to the best photo points around the waterfalls & coal mining entrance. Our driver, Ranko, took us to each of the location safely, on time and comfortably. We also had a chance to try different homemade Rakija, and they are fantastic. Everything is precisely perfect. Sufficient time, informative, interactive and super super fun! Thank you so much, Jelena and Ranko! If you would like to discover the nature (especially animals - you will know what i say when you join : ) ) and observe the true livelihood of eastern Serbia, you must join this tour. This is an experience that you cannot do by yourself.
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Freedom50908764988
Dec 7, 2024
Memorable Trip in Serbia - We really ejoyed the tour to Revaska Cave, Manasija Monastery, and Lisine Water Fall. The tour experience was memorable.
Jelena dan Ranka made the perfect team. Their warm hospitality made us feel like touring with family. We had friendly conversation along the tour with a perfect storytelling painted a vivid picture that connected us to the soul of Serbia. Jelena was always ready to answer our questions. She is a remarkable guide, great knowledge, passion and warmth.
Ranko, our driver, he is a nice person, he made every part of the trip was smooth and comfortable. He made the long drives enjoyable.
If you're planning a trip to Serbia, Jelena and Ranko are the most commended. They painted a memorable trip. Thank you Jelena and Ranko, for showing us beautiful Serbia.
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Lessar4
Nov 24, 2024
Highly recommended - Excellent experience. A lot of professionalism with Ranko and Jelena.
Highly recommended.
Excellent driving and immersion in Serbian culture.
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Lin
Nov 23, 2024
A lovely day with Nina and Milan - I thoroughly enjoyed the tour to Resavska Cave and Manasija Monastery. Nina, our tour guide, was exceptional—informative, kind, patient, and always ready to answer my questions. She even took great photos of me, adding a personal touch to the experience. The lunch was fantastic as well! I highly recommend this tour.
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