Private Day Tour from Belgrade: Manasija, Ravanica Monasteries and Resava Cave
Private Day Tour from Belgrade: Manasija, Ravanica Monasteries and Resava Cave
If you find a combination of history, religion, architecture, and nature as an ideal way to spend a day exploring new destinations then you have found the ideal itinerary for you. This tour visits two medieval monasteries whose founders left a significant trace in Serbian and European history and which represent unique gems of medieval architecture. Besides cultural experience, you will discover natural attractions such as Resava cave and a waterfall, all that is the most intriguing part of Serbia, East Serbia.Tour highlights:✅ Personalized experience of a private tour✅ Discover beautiful medieval monasteries from the XIV century Ravanica and Manasija✅ Enjoy the intact nature of East Serbia, magnificent Resava Cave, and Veiki Buk waterfall✅ Learn more about rich Serbian history from a friendly private guide
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Ravanica Monastery
After your guide picks you up from hotel or other place of your stay you will drive together to the first point on the itinerary, the Monastery Ravanica. The 14th century monastery founded by Serbian prince Lazar, who played important role in Serbian medieval history. His endowment Ravanica inspired many folk stories and together with the cult of prince Lazar is a strong part of Serbian history and identity. This monastery represents beginning of the Morava architecture style, a unique Serbian style of medieval sacred architecture.
45 minutesSenjski Rudnik
Expect picturesque scenery while driving through this part of Serbia. Besides amazing nature on the way to our second stop, we'll pass through an old coal mining town Senjski rudnici, which is nowadays turned into a museum.
Resavska Pecina
Our second stop is one of the most famous caves in Serbia, Resava Cave. This 2380m long cave is discovered in 1960s and its calculated age is 80 million years. The area available for visitors is 800m long and it has four halls with different layouts and cave jewels.
1 hourVodopad Veliki Buk
Usually caves are connected to waterfalls, it is the same here, from Resava cave, we are moving to the Veliki buk waterfall, which is maybe not the biggest you have seen, but it’ll charm you with its beauty, clear water and intact nature which surrounds it. On the top of it all, restaurants around the waterfall serve delicious trout or traditional food from the area.
1 hour 30 minutesManasija Monastery
After lunch, last stop for the day is the most monumental monastery from Morava architecture style, Monastery Manasija. The early 15th century monastery founded by despot Stefan, the son of prince Lazar. Despot Stefan was one of the most beloved and appreciated Serbian rulers ever. The monastery itself is breathtaking at first sight, with its 15m tall fortification walls and 35m high main tower surrounding the Holy Trinity church.
1 hourDespotovac
Just a few minutes drive from the Monastery we'll pass trough a town Despotovac which was named after a great Serbian ruler Despot Stefan Lazarevic and founder of Manasija monastery.
Svilajnac
Another interesting sight is on our way from Despotovac. Natural History Center of Serbia is located in Svilajnac town, and represents a blend of science, education, entertainment and tourism in one place, in a very specific way. Such a concept makes it unique in this part of Europe.
Included
- Private transportation
- Private driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own
Not Included
- Lunch ~ 15€ per person at Veliki Buk waterfall
- Admission: Resava Cave ~4,5 € per person; Veliki Buk Waterfall ~1€ 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.