Royal wine tour in “Serbian Tuscany”
Šumadija, “heart of Serbia” or “Serbian Tuscany” got her name because of impenetrable forests this region had been famous for (Serbian “šuma” means forest). It is one of the most important agricultural and wine-growing regions thanks to fertile coil and moderate climate. Šumadija is also famous for marble and Serbian members of Uprisings in the beginning of the 19th century.
Topola
We will proceed to Topola, classical Šumadija town that in the beginning of the 19th century was a strategic place for organization of Serbian Uprising against Ottoman rule. Karađorđe, the leader of the Uprising, is the symbol of this town this is why we will visit his house and church that are now used as the space of First Serbian Uprising exposition and Museum of Karađorđe.
Oplenac and Royal vineyards
Then in Oplenac hill that nowadays is famous for Oplenac wine-harvest festival we’ll visit Museum Complex of the Karađorđević family. The Church of Saint George that was built by King Petar I Karađorđević in 1930 preserves family grave and ashes of the royal family members. We’ll also visit Petar’s House with the Museum of the Karađorđević family, stable, palace, Royal vineyards and the Winery house that is now used as an art gallery. When visiting the winery, we will have a wine-tasting of famous “Chardonnay” and “Suveren”.
Traditional lunch
Lunch in pleasant ambiance of one of the national cuisine restaurants of this region is the best way for resting and enjoying various specialties of Šumadija cuisine: from starter and soup to mixed grilled meat plate and famous desserts.
Risovača cave
The following stop is at an archaeological site from pal eolith era called Risovača cave located near the town of Arandjelovac. Fresh air of the cave will wake you up whilst remains of stone and bone tools will bring us 50 000 years back to the past to the period of the Neanderthal man that used to live here! After tour around the cave we will drive back to Belgrade.
Private tour1 to 4persons
per person/fromON REQUEST
The best way to feel and experience Serbia is with a private guide. Ask questions about the things that you are interested in and discover unexpected places.
- CHOOSE YOUR DEPARTURE TIME
- PRIVATE LICENSED GUIDE
- CAR TRANSFER
- ENTRANCE FEE AT TOPOLA, OPLENAC, RISOVAČA CAVE
- WINE-TASTING AT ROYAL WINERY
- TRADITIONAL LUNCH
- TOUR ORGANIZATION
Group tourSpecial rates
per personON REQUEST
Pre-arranged group tours are cheapest way to meet other travelers and discover Serbia. Come at scheduled time and let your guide lead you through amazing Serbia.
- PRE-ARRANGED DEPARTURE TIME
- TRANSFER FROM YOUR REQUESTED PLACE
- LICENSED GUIDE
- ENTRANCE FEE AT TOPOLA, OPLENAC, RISOVAČA CAVE
- WINE-TASTING AT ROYAL WINERY
- TRADITIONAL LUNCH
- TOUR ORGANIZATION
Notices
The price changes depending on the departure location
- The price shown relates to departure from Belgrade. If you want to organize a tour from another location, click “Book”, specify departure and arrival location in “Additional information” field and send the request. You will get the answer as soon as possible.
Important information on the tour
- Tour duration: 1 day.
- 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.
