Big Wine Tour in Serbia
Day 1.
Župa Aleksandrovačka
Region of Župa, that is compared by wine connoisseurs with French Bordeaux because of similar climate conditions, represents one of most famous wine-growing regions of Serbia. So-called „Serbian Champagne“ has been for centuries producing wines consumed by Celts, Romans, Byzantines, medieval Serbia rulers, Turks… On slopes of Kopaonik and Jastrebac mountains in the valley of Western Morava in perfect climate conditions authentic sorts of grape are grown: Tamnjanka (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) (more than 500 years) and Prokupac (more than 1000 years) that are the oldest grape sorts in Serbia. We will also visit „poljana“ – authentic short-time camps for wine-makers with picturesque streets and wine cellars and one of the most representative wineries of Župa, winery „Budimir“. For September tours it is possible to visit „Župa wine harvesting“ – traditional event that glorifies wine and grape.
Šumadija Region
After a lunch pause we’ll drive to central Serbia to Šumadija region to one of the newest wineries „Temet“ near Jagodina. Located on beautiful slopes that create perfect sun illumination, Temet will satisfy taste of real connoisseurs of wine. We will try wines made of sorts Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, with local food delicacies. Then the bus travels to Kragujevac where the first day of our program will be over.
Day 2.
Oplenac
After breakfast we will go to Oplecan subregion in the hilly part of Šumadija that resembles Italian region of Tuscany. Since the Middle Age and period of Despot Stefan Lazarević this region was famous for good wine. We’ll visit winery „Aleksandrović“ and try indigene sorts Prokupac and Vranac. In the second half of the day we’ll see „Despotika“ winery located near Smederevska Palanka, and have an organized lunch there with wine-testing. Driving to Belgrade and a night-over in a hotel.
Day 3.
Fruška Gora
We’ll travel to the north to Fruška Gora. This region is one of the oldest in Europe with wine-making history of 1700 years. Vicinity of Danube and light reflexion create exceptional micro climate that augments quantity of sugar in grape, mild precipitation in the mount located in the heart of Vojvodina valley and moderate continental climate differ this region from others. Nowadays Fruška Gora with its 17 functioning monasteries is famous as Serbian Athos Mount. On the half of vineyards the dominating sort of grape is Italian „Riesling“ which is said to be indigenous sort as well as bermet, wine served at Titanic. More than 60 wineries are located under the sun of this region, and we’ll visit „Deurić“ or „Kovačević“. Excursion on the winery, wine houses and organized lunch with traditional Srem delicacies. Sremski Karlovci is located in the bottom of Fruška Gora and presents a real gem of Serbian culture and spirituality. The town is famous for wine production and annual festival “Wineball”. Drive to Novi Sad.
Day 4.
Palić
We go on to extreme north of Serbia to Palić region. Prehistoric Pannonian sea that had been covering this surface left after it hectares of sandy soil, this is why wines produced here are called „sand wines“. Wine growing tradition here is more than 2000 years old, sandy terrain and mild climate create conditions for growing Italian Riesling, Pino blanc, Hungarian Ezerjo, Merlot, Cabenet Franc, Pinot noir, Cabernet. Visit to one of the most famous region’s wineries „Zvonko Bogdan“ and a lunch in authentic Vojvodina restaurant.
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- LUNCH IN WINERIES
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Important information on the tour
- Tour duration: 4 days.
- Booking is needed min.2 days before the excursion.
- Free! Children under 6 years accompanied by parents. For children from 6 to 12 years we offer a 30% discount.
Terms of tour cancellation
- Agency has the right to cancel the tour in case of insufficient number of reservations.
- Agency has the right to cancel the tour in case of unexpected climate conditions or other circumstances that are important for excursion realization.
