| Serbian UNESCO Heritage Inclusive Kosovo and Metohija |
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
day(s)
Group Size: 6
- 20
people
Destination(s): Serbia
Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey Archeology/History
Season: June - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 760 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1000 Euro (EUR) |
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Departures Dates:
- 19 July 2010-28 July 2010
- 20 September 2010-30 September 2010
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival to Belgrade, transfer to hotel and accommodation. City tour and time at leisure. Dinner with music in Skadarlija, famous Belgrade bohemian quarter. Overnight.
Day 2: Drive Belgrade - Gornji Milanovac / Klaticevo village rural household, traditional lunch. Drive via Cacak to Kraljevo and Zica Monastery tour. Drive on to Studenica Monastery, the most significant endowment of Stefan Nemanya founded in 12th century, UNESCO listed. Sightseeing. Accommodation in Studenica Monastery Dormitory /accommodation quality of 3 stars hotel/. Dinner, overnight.
Day 3: After breakfast drive to Gradac Monastery, the Queen Helen of Anjou endowment. Organic lunch in Rudno village household. Drive on via Raška to Djurdjevi Stupovi and Sopocani Monasteries. Sightseeing of the masterpieces of Serbian UNESCO protected values. Accommodation and dinner in Novi Pazar hotel. Overnight.
Day 4: After breakfast drive via Raska to Banjska Monastery, the endowment and the burial place of King Milutin /King Stefan Uros 2nd/, one of the most powerful rulers in Nemanjic Dynasty and the greatest builder of churches amongst all the Serb medieval rulers. Sightseeing of the monastery and drive on to Velika Hoca village, isolated Serbian ghetto in central Kosovo and Metohija. Traditional welcome by local population and accommodation in private households. Traditional lunch.
Visit to Monasteries of St. Nicola's, St. John's, St. Archdeacon Stephen, St.Ann's, famous Decanska vinica - Decani Monastery Winery, the House of Hadzispasic Family.... Delicious Metohija Wines tasting in authentic wine cellar /possibility of buying delicious wines from local producers/. Afternoon Velika Hoca folklore performance, handwork and old-crafts exhibition /possibility of buying unique handworks from local artisans/. Traditional dinner, overnight.
Day 5: After breakfast drive to nearby Monastery of St. Healers Cosmos and Damien in Zociste village and tour to the 13th century Monastery reconstructed after the Albanian violent attacks and demolition in March 2004. Drive along the western part of Kosovo and Metohija to Decani Monastery, the most significant and majestic endowment of St. King Stefan of Decani, built in 14th century. The Holy Liturgy, tour of the Monastery Complex with visit to the Icon workshop. Refreshment. Drive on to the Pec Patriarchate Complex, located at the very entrance of the Rugova Gorge near Pec along the Pec Bistrica River. Visitation of Complex of four medieval Monasteries. Accommodation and dinner in Pec Patriarchate Monastery Dormitory /special regime of behaviour/.
Day 6: After breakfast and conversation with nuns drive to Prizren. Walk along the centre of former Tzar's Town and visit to the The Church of the Holy Virgin of Ljevis in Prizren /the Most Holy Theotokos/ one of the most important monuments of Byzantine art and architecture, the artistic value of which surpasses national borders built in 13th century housing monumental medieval fresco decoration heavily damaged in 2004 March attacks by Albanian extremists. Visit to the Church of St. Savior, thoroughly rebuilt after demolition. Drive on along the Prizren Bistrica River valley to the Monastery of Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
Visit the ruins of former vibrant Medieval Complex built by Serbian Tzar Dušsan, one of the most monumental architectural complex of holy shrines well-kept as the stronghold surrounded by walls around the whole complex that is connected with Višegrad fortification on top of the safeguarding point. Monastic refreshment. Drive on to Strpce and Brezovica villages at the foothill of fascinating Shara Mountain. Cordial welcome by local population. Accommodation in mountainous cottages and traditional households situated within the intact nature of Shara Mountain and Brezovica National Park. Walks "along the Tzar Dušan's meadows" featuring breathtaking natural beauties. Traditional dinner with folklore performance, overnight.
Day 7: After breakfast drive to Gracanica Monastery, the famous endowment of King Milutin built in 13th century. Sightseeing tour and short refreshment organized by local inhabitants. Afternoon drive via Podujevo and Merdare to Prolom Banja Spa. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight.
Day 8: After breakfast tour to the Devil's Town, the natural phenomenon of numerous stone pyramids located in the pure natural ambiance. Visit to the Lazar's Church. Traditional lunch on the river banks. Afternoon departure for Jagodina with brake and visit to Naïve Museum. Drive to Velika Plana and accommodation in traditional settlement "Moravski konaci". Traditional dinner, overnight.
Day 9: After breakfast visit to Koporin Monastery. Performance "Karadjordje koje kude" in Orasac, the place of Serbian uprising conducted by famous Serbian leader Karadjordje. Afternoon arrival to Belgrade and hotel accommodation. Farewell dinner on the Danube river with music program. Overnight.
Day 10: After breakfast, time at leisure before transfer to Belgrade Airport. Departure flight and end of program.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price. |
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