Festivities in Belgrade

Meeting at the airport and flight with AEGEAN to Belgrade. Arrival in the capital of Serbia and first acquaintance with the city. Check-in at the NOBEL PALACE BELGRADE 4* hotel (https://nobelpalace.rs/en/) or at the PRAG BEOGRAD 4* hotel ( https://www.hotelprag.co.rs/index_eng.html ) In the evening, free time to get to know the city with the help of the leader. Overnight stay.

Morning departure for the sightseeing tour of the city. We will start from the symbol of the old city, the Kalemegdan fortress, which is built at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers and was built during the years of the Ottoman Empire as a fortification to protect against enemies, the Nebosja Tower, which was the prison and the place of death of Rigas Feraios, and we will continue with the Ruzica and Saint Paraskevi churches. We will see the Republic Square, the National Theatre, the famous mansion of Princess Ljubica, the hotel, a landmark of the city, and of course Saint Sava, the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans. The interior of the church is a bit cold, but you will discover in its corners the old wooden carved iconostasis of the Saint Sava church and impressive mosaics of Serbian hagiography. We will also see the Memorial Centre of Tito dedicated to the great leader, the City Hall and the Parliament. In the afternoon, free time in the city. Do not miss visiting the large pedestrian street of Knez Mihailova, with shops for cheap but also quality shopping. Alternatively, you can visit the New Belgrade and the large shopping center Usche, where you will find all the well-known European firms. In the evening, we will take a beautiful walk in the bohemian area of the city, the famous Skadarljia, one of the most beautiful areas, where nightlife lasts until the early morning hours and you will find restaurants, bars, clubs. A special note in the paved area is given by the street musicians, who sing traditional Serbian songs. Overnight stay.

Morning departure for the second largest city of Serbia, Novisad, capital of the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina. It is an economic center and is particularly known for its university. It is built on the banks of the Danube and was founded to serve as an intermediate stop in trade transactions. On our sightseeing tour, we will see the Petrovaradin castle, with a nice view of the Danube river, Slobodan square, the cathedral, the City Hall and we will have free time on the central pedestrian street. Then we will visit the provincial town of Stremsi karlovsi, which is just 5 km from the city and we will have the opportunity to see the historic seat of the Patriarchate and the cathedral of Saint Nicholas. This is a place of particular spiritual and cultural value, given that the world's first literary magazine was published there. During our return to Belgrade, we will enjoy a route of exceptional natural beauty. In the evening and with our coach, we will take a panoramic walk along the Danube in the Zemun area, one of the most picturesque areas of the city. Overnight stay.

Morning departure for the town of Topola, which is in the heart of the vineyards and is famous for its wine production and for the important historical events that took place here during the 18th-19th and 20th centuries. Our next stop is the hill of Oplenac, where we will see the church of Saint George with famous mosaics and frescoes, the house of the royal family, as well as the mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic dynasty, which was built by King Peter. Finally, during our return, we will also make a stop at the Avala observatory, where the monument of the unknown hero is located and from there we will enjoy an excellent panoramic view. Return to Belgrade. Belgrade is also very well known for its nightlife, which it offers. We therefore suggest that you discover this side of the city by visiting some of the countless clubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, which keep the city alive all day long. Overnight stay.

Breakfast and free time at your disposal until your transfer to the airport for your return flight to Athens