Zica and Studenica Monasteries Private Day Tour from Belgrade
Zica and Studenica Monasteries Private Day Tour from Belgrade
This one-day private tour combines beautiful medieval monasteries Žica and Studenica with picturesque nature in central Serbia. Learn why this area is called the valley of the kings. Visit a place where Serbian kings had their coronations in this bright red Serbian Orthodox Church.
The second monastery Studenica is a UNESCO site that keeps more than 800 years of history together with fascinating medieval fresco art. A private guide will explain to you the importance of these spiritual places and their value for the whole Christian world. Try local specialties at a 200 years old restaurant.✅ Guided private tour of two medieval monasteries in the Serbian countryside✅ Learn about culture, history, art, and politics that shaped Serbian medieval state✅ See UNESCO site and its world-known fresco art ✅ Discover the famous valley of the kings and Maglic fortress✅ Stop at an authentic local village after the tour for lunch
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Kraljevo
Your guide will pick you up in the morning from your place of stay in Belgrade and you will head to central Serbia. On your way to Žiča, you'll pass through Kraljevo town (Kingstown). There is a reason why this town is named Kingstown, and you will learn it from your guide.
Zica Monastery
The first stop is Zica monastery which is recognizable with its beautiful red facade. This place used to be extremely important in medieval Serbia since the monastery became the center of autonomous Serbian Orthodox Church in the XIII century. From that time starts the tradition, that all Serbian kings have to be crowned in this glorious monastery.
1 hourMaglic Fortress
Between two stops, you will enjoy a magnificent landscape during a ride through a Valley of the kings. If you pay close attention you can spot the remains of the marvelous Maglic fortress which is another attraction in this area. This medieval fortress overlooks this historic valley and still stands as a monument from ancient times.
Studenica Monastery
Following river Ibar, through beautiful landscapes, you will reach the UNESCO site- 800 years old Studenica monastery. This great and glorious place will certainly impress everyone, believer or atheist, Christian or not. Enjoying the calmness of Studenica you will admire the astonishing interior of the main church dedicated to the Holy Mother of God, which presents probably the nicest masterpiece of medieval fresco art from the XII and later centuries.
1 hour 30 minutesRestoran nacionalne kuhinje "Kafana Kod Mira" od 1826. godine.
Having finished with the main part of our route you slowly start to return to Belgrade, during which you will stop by to a local village to have lunch in an authentic restaurant “Kod Mira”. This place exists for more than 200 years and overall that time is owned by the same family – that is the best verification of the quality of their food.
1 hourIncluded
- Private transportation
- Private driver/guide service
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off
- Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own
Not Included
- Lunch ~ 15€ per person at Kod Mira restaurant
- Contribution for Žiča monastery ~ 2€ per person
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Coronavirus measures expected from the travelers side: 1) Travelers are expected to wear face cover in vehicles/closed space and to maintain social distancing rules on sites. 2) If you develop any respiratory infection symptoms before, during or after the tour, please let us know
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.