While Europe is a popular destination, Serbia is a hidden gem to discover. It has beautiful nature, rich culture, strong traditions, and warm hospitality. A visit to the heart of the Balkans shows why Serbia is known as the crossroads of Southeast and Central Europe, and it leaves a lasting feeling that makes you want to return.
Montenegro is the perfect choice if you’re curious and seeking a remarkable journey filled with true wilderness, welcoming people, and unforgettable adventures. Every step, flavor, and experience will inspire you, help you recharge, and make your trip truly memorable. Rafting down the Tara River, Europe’s deepest canyon, is a thrill you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Belgrade, the Serbian capital and one of Europe’s oldest cities, welcomes you with an open heart. Adventurous and proud, it invites you to explore its remarkable historical and cultural heritage, vibrant nightlife, and richly flavorful cuisine. Located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers, Belgrade is a multifaceted city with much to uncover. During your transfer, our guide will introduce you to the city and provide all the essential information for your first day.
Overnight: Belgrade
You can’t truly understand Serbian culture until you experience its everyday rhythm. That’s why the Taste & Bike Belgrade Experience® begins with a local ritual – a morning coffee in Dorćol, Belgrade’s oldest yet trendiest quarter. Ready for the day, you’ll visit a beloved family bakery and then explore Bajloni, one of the city’s oldest green markets, infused with the scents and spirit of rural Serbia. This walking part also includes a classic 80’s-style pastry shop, where traditional Balkan sweets blend Serbian, Oriental, and European influences.
After a flavorful morning, it’s time to bike! Starting by the Sava River, you’ll cycle toward New Belgrade and Zemun, two distinct faces of the city. Cross Branko’s Bridge into New Belgrade and feel its dynamic mix of wide boulevards, modern buildings, and the impressive Palace of Serbia. The tour continues to bohemian Zemun on the Danube, known for its fish restaurants and Central European charm visible from the Millennial Tower. A fresh breeze, views of Great War Island, and the Sava–Danube confluence accompany your ride back along the quay.
Overnight: Belgrade
Fruška Gora National Park hiking – S. Karlovci with wine tasting – City of Novi Sad
Heading north, you’ll see how Fruška Gora Mountain rises above the flat, colorful fields of the Vojvodina region. You’ll visit the Novo Hopovo monastery, one of 17 Serbian Orthodox monasteries hidden on the mountain. Built in the 15th century, it was once an important center of learning where Dositej Obradović lived and worked.
Next comes the more active part of the tour. A two-and-a-half-hour hike with several great viewpoints gives you a full feel of peaceful Fruška Gora. After the hike, you’ll continue to Sremski Karlovci. With the Patriarchy Palace, St. Nicholas Church, and Serbia’s first modern gymnasium from 1791, the town truly earns its “museum town” nickname. It’s also known for wine, so this is a perfect place to visit a traditional winery and taste a local variety.
Colorful facades with kibic-fenster windows, a cannonball in a wall, street musicians, and cozy passages will let you know you’ve reached Novi Sad and its lively center. As the 2022 European Capital of Culture, this multicultural city offers many sights that make it easy to fall in love with.
Overnight: Belgrade
Drina River – Tara National Park hiking – Wooden Town – Zlatibor Mountain
After driving through landscapes with incredible views, a short hike will take you to Banjska Stena in Tara National Park. This viewpoint offers an exceptional panorama of the Drina River, Perućac Lake, and Eastern Bosnia. A quick lunch break will recharge you before visiting the charming ethno-village Drvengrad (Wooden Town), created by film director Emir Kusturica. Built mostly from natural wood, it feels like a movie set come to life.
With plenty of new impressions, you will end the day on Zlatibor Mountain, Serbia’s historic health resort established in the late 19th century.
Overnight: Zlatibor Mountain
Tornik Hill with cable car and hiking – Sirogojno Old Village – Stopića Cave
After a traditional mountain breakfast, you’re ready for the Zlatibor Rhapsody®. Board the Zlatibor Gold Gondola and enjoy sweeping views from Tornik, the mountain’s highest peak. Take in the lush meadows, the calm Ribničko Lake, and be sure to capture some great photos. The hike down Tornik highlights the true beauty of Zlatibor, with its hills, colorful flowers, and sheep grazing across wide pastures. The hike down Tornik reveals the beauty of Zlatibor, with its hills, colorful flowers, and sheep grazing across wide pastures.
Skipping local delicacies would be a sin, so we will visit a family-run restaurant where every piece of furniture carries six generations of heritage. You will choose between fresh trout, homemade pastries and pies, and a variety of local dairy and meat products.
With full stomachs, the second part of the tour is more relaxed. We will visit the Stopića Cave, a river cave known for its large natural tubs and impressive formations. A short drive brings you to Sirogojno Old Village, famous for its open-air museum and woolen Sirogojno sweaters. Here you will explore traditional mountain homes and learn about local architecture, family life, and customs.
Overnight: Zlatibor Mountain
Mileševa Monastery – Kolašin
This day is all about breathtaking views and unforgettable photos in the Uvac Special Nature Reserve, a true masterpiece of Mother Nature. The highlight is the unreal Uvac River meanders, best seen during a boat ride where you’ll understand how this winding canyon was shaped over centuries, with curves reaching up to 270 degrees. A climb to the Ledeni (Icy) Viewpoint lets you feel the full power of this river maze.
Uvac is also home to the rare Griffon Vulture, whose impressive three-meter wingspan shows the scale of this majestic bird. After the memorable boat ride, you’ll enjoy a regional picnic lunch with local favorites like cheese, kajmak, prosciutto, and buckwheat dishes.
It’s time to leave Serbia’s magnificent landscapes behind and continue toward Montenegro, with one last important stop along the way – the Mileševa Monastery. Built in the early 13th century, Mileševa preserves some of the finest masterpieces of medieval European art, including the famous fresco of St. Sava and the iconic White Angel, once used as a symbol of peace in the first satellite message sent from Europe to the USA. Stories and local legends enrich the visit before the journey continues toward your next base in Montenegro, giving you time to reflect on the wonderful memories made in Serbia.
Overnight: Kolašin
Đurđevića Tara Bridge – NP Durmitor
Hiking takes place in Biogradska Gora National Park. At its heart lies Biogradsko Lake, surrounded by one of the world’s oldest protected rainforests, with trees over 400 years old and more than 40 meters tall. The park is home to around 2,000 plant species and a rich wildlife population, including deer, wolves, foxes, wild boars, rabbits, and over 200 bird species such as the imperial eagle. More than 350 insect species add even more color to this stunning ecosystem. After this breathtaking walk through true wilderness, you will enjoy a picnic lunch featuring traditional specialties from northern Montenegro, a perfect way to end the hike.
The drive to Žabljak, a well-known village on Durmitor Mountain, follows scenic, colorful roads and includes a stop at the impressive Đurđevića Tara Bridge. Its height, views, and history are sure to leave you speechless.
OPTIONAL: ZIP line
Adrenaline lovers can soar over the Tara River Canyon, the deepest in Europe. This one-kilometer-long zip line reaches speeds up to 100 km/h, offering an unforgettable rush and spectacular views of lush forests and turquoise water.
Overnight: Žabljak
Durmitor’s Wild beauty®
Welcome to a nature lover’s paradise! In north-west Montenegro, UNESCO-protected Durmitor National Park offers 48 peaks over 2,000 meters, 18 glacial “Mountain Eyes,” and five dramatic canyons, including the deepest one in Europe, the Tara River Canyon. Its range of altitudes and habitats supports remarkable biodiversity, from 1,325 plant species to one of Europe’s last virgin black pine forests. Wildlife such as brown bears, wild cats, and chamois also thrive here.
Whether you explore by hiking or by scenic drive, you’ll encounter authentic mountain villages where life still follows old traditions. Locals, many of them shepherds, welcome visitors with homemade food and stories from a rugged way of life that has hardly changed for centuries.
Your journey gets even more exciting with a hike around Durmitor’s largest and most famous lake, the Black Lake, framed by the towering peak Međed. The lake’s two parts, the Great and Small Lake, are fed by mountain streams and truly embody Montenegro’s “Wild Beauty.” For those wanting more than this easy trail, you can continue to Zminje Lake, with its impressive cliff views, and Barno Lake, a postcard-perfect gem.
Overnight: Žabljak
Leisure day or Optional experiences
Leisure Day. Spend the day your way, with time to rest, explore, or choose one of the optional experiences below:
OPTIONAL 1: Nevidio Canyoning
Discover Europe’s last conquered canyon, carved by the Komarnica River and filled with waterfalls and stunning rock formations. This fun, 3 km adventure is perfect for beginners and requires no prior climbing experience. After a few exciting hours in the gorge, emerging into sunlight marks the end of the tour and the start of a well-earned meal.
OPTIONAL 2: Durmitor Ring Photo Tour
Enjoy an 85 km scenic drive across the Tara and Piva plateaus, showcasing Durmitor’s dramatic canyons, clear streams, high peaks, forests, and peaceful pastures. Meet locals living in these rugged surroundings, try homemade products, and take some with you. Visit old and current ski slopes, cross high mountain passes, and soak in incredible viewpoints. This immersive journey offers breathtaking landscapes, insight into traditional mountain life, and pure enjoyment of Durmitor’s unspoiled nature.
Overnight: Žabljak
Tara River – Ostrog Monastery
Tara River, known as the “Tear of Europe” for its purity, is so clean you can drink from it along its entire course. Its canyon drops 1,300 meters, making it the deepest in Europe and the second deepest in the world, after the Colorado River. Protected by UNESCO since 1977, it ranks among the 25 most important natural heritage sites on the planet. Enjoy a thrilling 12-km rafting adventure through emerald and turquoise waters, guided by skilled professionals as you glide between lush, vibrant canyon walls on the way toward Bosnia and Herzegovina.
After this adrenaline-filled morning, the day slows down at the peaceful Ostrog Monastery, built dramatically into a cliff 900 meters above the Zeta Valley. Dedicated to Saint Vasilije of Ostrog, it is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Orthodox Christians. A scenic drive through the fertile Zeta Valley leads you to Podgorica, the capital.
Overnight: Podgorica
Departure from Podgorica or any non-listed airport.
Price – Shared tour
Forget about crowded buses with 40+ passengers – our shared tours are designed as small-group experiences. With a maximum of 18 travelers (often just 4–6), you’ll still enjoy a personal journey that offers comfort, connection, and the best value for money.
Private Tour
Enjoy the freedom of a private tour, where the vehicle and guide are reserved exclusively for you or your group. With complete flexibility to shape the itinerary at your own pace, this option guarantees comfort, privacy, and the best value for money in terms of a fully personalized experience.
GENERAL INCLUSIONS
Valid both for Standard and Superior package
NOTICES
EXPERIENCE MORE is at the core of our travel philosophy, elevating each tour beyond the ordinary. These carefully curated moments enrich our itineraries, offering deeper insights and unique perspectives of every destination. From exclusive cultural encounters to hidden local gems, EXPERIENCE MORE ensures each journey is unforgettable and engaging.
Some of our experiences included in the tour:
Yes, there is a single supplement – if you’re travelling alone and you’d like to join our guaranteed departures, just select the single room option during the booking process. The system will automatically add the single supplement to your total price.
Airport arrival transfer is included in this tour. However, as most of our clients decide to extend their trip within their own organisation, transfer to the airport at the end of the tour is not included in the overall price. If you would like us to organise a departure transfer on their behalf, you are welcome to book the departure transfer during the checkout process, or simply contact us.
Yes, we will easily arrange additional overnights upon your request. If you are looking to book only one additional night before, or after the tour, you are welcome to choose the option during the checkout process. If you are arriving few days before the tour departure or you would like to extend your stay after the tour end, get in touch with our agents, and they will help you with booking your pre or post tour accommodation at the same hotel as the one that is already booked for your stay.
CANCELLATION BY THE GUEST
In case of cancellation by the guest, refund policy will be applied by the terms stated in the list below. The guest is obligated to send official written cancellation notice. Given refund policy will be applied from the time of receiving the notification in writing. The shown refund amount represents a percentage of the total tour price.
For cancellation up to 60 days before departure – 100% refund.
For cancellation from 59 days till 46 days before departure – 90% refund.
For cancellation from 45 days till 31 days before departure – 80% refund.
For cancellation from 30 days till 16 days before departure – 70% refund.
For cancellation from 15 days till 8 days before departure – 50% refund.
For cancellation from 7 days till the day of departure – 0% refund.
Beside all standard reasons, cancellation policy will also apply if tour participant cancel the tour with a reason that includes medical ground, visa issues, jury service etc.
To ensure the best experience for all guests, our tours are suitable for participants aged 12 and older. For families with younger children, we rather offer some of our excellent private family tours, tailored to provide an experience that kids genuinely enjoy.
