Excursion from Belgrade to Novi Sad. Sightseeing tour of Novi Sad. Medieval monasteries in Serbia

Novi Sad rivals Belgrade as the capital of Serbia in art, architecture and culture. This is a city where literally every door and cobblestone on the pavement is saturated with the atmosphere of travel. It was created for the perfect tourist day: in the morning you will visit the noble fortress of Petrovorodin, then fill your stomach with meat in one of the kafanas and end the day with a party on the Laze Teleckog club street. You will visit the churches, galleries and museums of the city, gain energy in beautiful parks, open-air bars and waterfront beaches. You will walk along the main pedestrian street of the city with pink, yellow and blue spots of Austro-Hungarian houses. And this is the whole of Novi Sad.

To get to Novi Sad, you must first get to Belgrade, and from there take a bus or train. Belavia offers direct flights to the capital for € 250. You can save money by choosing a route with a transfer in Moscow or Warsaw. Then tickets will cost €200-220.

Another option is to travel to Budapest from Minsk (€160 on LOT) or Warsaw (€70-100 on Wizz Air, transfer in Stockholm or Liverpool is possible). From Hungary to Novi Sad you can take a bus (€ 19-27) or a train (€ 13-20). And you will save money, and you will look at several cities.

If you guess the dates, Belgrade can be reached from Vilnius on Turkish Airlines for € 135. Wizz Air will take you directly to the Serbian capital from Warsaw for € 130 with a transfer in Dortmund.

The bus from Belgrade to Novi Sad will cost €3-5. There is a problem with electronic booking in Serbia, so the time and cost of the trip must be checked with the cashier. Fortunately, most of the workers in the capital understand English. Also note that in Serbia you have to pay about € 1.2 for entrance to the platform. You can also get to Novi Sad by train, the trip will cost € 3. However, trains in Serbia leave much to be desired, so we advise you to choose a bus.

By the way, Serbs also actively use BlaBlaCar. If you are traveling from Ljubljana, Zagreb, Sofia or Podgorica, a bus ticket will cost approximately €30.

Novi Sad is a small town, all sights can be explored on foot. However, you can use public transport - the ticket is sold by the driver (€ 0.4). Taxi is cheap: on average, the trip will cost € 1.6-2.5. It is better to choose companies such as Pan, Vojvodjani, SOS, Delta, Novus, Naš, Vip, Red and MB. The rest can charge you four times as much.

Great idea to rent a bike. Some hostels offer such services to their guests, so always check with the reception. In a pinch, NS Bike will help. Bicycle rental costs € 0.8 per day, but you will have to pay for a card (€ 4) and a deposit (€ 41).

You can rent a car with the help of a company Sixt. Prices start from € 31 per day. A more budget-friendly option Europcar. The cheapest car will cost € 23 per day. In both companies, rentals are only available to people over the age of 21.

Novi Sad is a tourist city, so finding an inexpensive and decent hostel is not a problem. But if you want real Serbian hospitality, book a place in Tesla Art Hostel (Safarikova 7). Accommodation 5 minutes from Freedom Square, three-meter ceilings, a coffee machine and designer chandeliers - all available for € 15 per day. A separate bonus is the friendly owners who will gladly advise you on the best places in the city and treat you with local wine.

Varad Inn (Shtrosmajerova 16). The name speaks for itself - the building is located near the Petrovaradin fortress. The hostel has its own patio, and there is a cafe on the ground floor. A great option if you are going to attend the EXIT music festival. If this is not included in your plans, then for the same price (€ 15 per day) you can find an option closer to the center.

For example hostel Kutak (Jevreyska 22). Everything is nearby here: Freedom Square, Danube Park, and the synagogue. But you have to walk to the beach and the fortress. From the outside, the building looks like a nice little white house with a balcony: it feels like you are not staying in a hostel, but visiting a friend. The hostel itself is small, and near the reception, photo wallpapers with birch trees “please” the eye. A night in a shared room will cost you € 10.50, and for a double room you will pay € 36.50.

Another budget option City Hostel (Radnicka 21). A night's stay will cost €10 for a dorm and €26 for a double room. Visitors are greeted with neat flower beds and "Welcome" in 28 languages. In the living room you will find table football, PlayStation and UNO. The disadvantage is that in a double room there is literally nowhere to turn around.

Are you planning to check into a hotel? Opt for Fontana (Nikole Pasica 27). For € 34.30 (single room with double bed) you get a central location (100 meters from Freedom Square), breakfast, underground parking and a spacious room. If lucky, maybe even with a balcony. All rooms are decorated in light colors and with good lighting. This is important, because during the day the Serbs hide from the heat behind impenetrable roller shutters.

If it is not difficult to find a good hostel in Novi Sad, then things are not so colorful with hotels. You either pay for cramped rooms with red Soviet carpets, or you have to live on the outskirts. Good option - boutique hotel Arta (Heroja Pinkija 12). It is located 3 km from Freedom Square and 4.5 km from Petrovaradin Fortress. The rooms are spacious with a modern design, parking spaces are recorded behind the hotel. You will pay €40 for a single room or €48 for a double room.

The most popular tourist place in Novi Sad - Petrovaradin fortress (Tvrdava 4). If the sun is not strong, you can spend more than one hour there. The castle houses the city museum, catacombs, art studios and art spaces, several clubs and restaurants, an observatory and a planetarium. The observatory is open only on clear days, and you can visit the planetarium on Saturdays from 19:00 to 12:00 at night. If you want to get on a tour, reserve a place in advance - they are snapped up instantly. The entrance to the fortress is free. You can get to it on foot or by bus number 3.

Opposite the Fortress, on the other side of the Danube, there is an embankment. During the day it is empty, but in the evenings there is nowhere for an apple to fall: all the local youth flock to the water. If you want to make new friends among the locals and ask for a house party, the first thing to do is to go there.

One of the most beautiful sights in the city Catholic Cathedral of the Virgin Mary(Freedom Square) . The building looks very impressive: it is made in the Neo-Gothic style, with a high bell tower and a sharp spire. Inside the cathedral there is a tomb, an organ, painted altars and carved sculptures of saints. It is located on Freedom Square - in the heart of Novi Sad. From there, streets with restaurants and shops diverge, the most important of which is Zmaj Jovina street.

If you are attracted to grand buildings, turn to Synagogue on the Jewish street. Now it is not used and most of the time it is closed, it is opened only for special events. However, it makes sense to admire at least the facade of the building.

If you have a free day, visit the mountain Fruska, which was once an island in the now evaporated Pannonian Sea. Today, its orchards and vineyards make up a national park carved out by a network of hiking trails. The hill, also known as the Holy Mountain, contains sixteen monasteries.

Another popular entertainment in Novi Sad is hiking. Mountaineering clubs Naftas And Zeleznicar (Trg gallery 4) organize trips to Mount Fruška and around Novi Sad every weekend.

Approximately 15 km south of Novi Sad, near the main road to the village of Irig, there is Novo Hopovo(southern slope of Mount Frushka, near Iriga) - a picturesque monastery with a Byzantine church. Nearby are two more monastic churches of the 16th century - an elegant white Krusedol (Krusedol village, Fruska Gora National Park) And Vrdnik Ravanica (Fruska Gora, Vrdnik) . Keep in mind that without a car you won't get to the monasteries.

For cultural enlightenment go to Novi Sad City Museum(Safarikova 7). It contains the largest collection of foreign art in all of Serbia. In 1996, Dr. Branko Ilić donated his art collection, consisting of 136 paintings and 279 sculptures, antique furniture and other pieces of applied art. As you understand, now there is something to see. The exposition is represented by works from France, Germany, Italy and Austria. The exhibition is open from 10:00 to 18:00, the entrance fee is € 0.8.

For beach adventures, go to Strand. In summer, the beach is paid, the entrance fee is € 1.5. There are a lot of people there, but there is always a chance to find a company for volleyball. And near the entrance, be sure to try Thai ice cream. Prices in a cafe on the beach bite: be prepared to pay 3 times more for a cocktail.

If you want to practice yoga in a relaxed atmosphere, check out Danube park (Dunavska). A sea of ​​roses and swans in a pond - what could be better for quiet meditation? True, it is better to come early in the morning: the park is popular among locals, so closer to noon a horde of screaming kids with ice cream will start running around you.

In July, crowds of music lovers flock to Novi Sad to get to the biggest music festival in Central Europe - EXIT. Melodies are played for every taste: from rock and reggae to techno and house. The festival boasts famous performers: Alan Walker, Robin Schulz, Foreign Beggars, Rag'n'Bone Man and others came this year. Another bonus: EXIT is located in the Petrovaradin Fortress. So prepare yourself for the sounds of electro house in medieval walls.

If you want a quick and inexpensive bite to eat - bakeries to help. They are in Serbia at every turn. A huge piece of pizza will cost you about €1. Plus, you can find the traditional Balkan burek pie, all kinds of buns, puffs with sweet and savory toppings, and citrus lemonade.

Finding a good Balkan restaurant in Serbia is not easy. Most often, acquaintance with local delicacies takes place in bakeries and small eateries. And yet there are a couple of restaurants where you can catch the spirit of Serbia.

One of them - Lazin Salas (Laze Telechkog 5). Their cuisine is homemade, without any frills, but with huge portions. The place itself is decorated like a village house, there are napkins with ornaments on the tables, and in the evenings guests are entertained by tamburaši - musicians performing folk drinking songs. On the menu you will find stuffed chicken with mushroom sauce, goulash, homemade sausages and dessert šnenokle (we call it “Floating Island”). For drinks, try medovača - honey brandy.

Another place with Serbian dishes is a bar-restaurant Piknik (Ribarac Bb). From the local one, you should try veal in horseradish and uštipci (deep-fried dough balls) with all kinds of fillings.

For beer and delicious meat you need to go to Krilce I Pivce (Futoska 42). In addition to the popular beer brand Kozel, they also offer craft beer (you can even take a couple of bottles with you). Order a plate of chicken wings for him. It seems that Krilce I Pivce wants to crush you with a variety of flavors: here you can find wings with honey and pepper, pistachios, curry, chocolate, parmesan and parsley, barbecue and garlic sauce.

For a luxury evening with smoked tuna, halloumi with olive marmalade and a glass of spicy red wine, stop by Project 72 Wine&Deli (Kosovska 15a). The high prices are compensated by an interesting serving of dishes, an extensive wine list and an unusual interior that combines traditional wooden elements with modern design.

Novi Sad has its own "bar" street - Laze Teleckog. It is there that most of the drinking establishments of the city are located. One of them - Marta's Pub (3 Laze Teleckog). People come here for socializing, which is facilitated by sweet rakia, fragrant medovac and other Serbian liqueurs. And of course, Serbian beer - Jelen, LAV and Zaecharsko.

If you want a beer menu, like in the best bars in Vilnius, go to Larger&Wine (17 Svetozara Miletica) . With its dark and elegant appearance, Larger&Wine is a favorite destination for all drink lovers. This traditional Serbian pub delights with beer from both large manufactories and small local breweries. If you're looking for unusual flavors, look no further than Young's Double Chocolate Stout. A large wine list is included.

gastro pub Camelot (9 Skremska) is located near the Petrovoradin fortress and is stylized as the Middle Ages. According to the assurances of the locals, this is the best beer place in the city. The dimly lit interior, good burgers and rich craft beer tones are the ingredients for a pleasant evening after tiring sightseeing.

If you are not a fan of alcohol, we advise you to look into Wake Up Juice Bar (12 Milete Jaksica). The restaurant specializes in juices and healthy food. Fresh fruits, natural biscuits and ice cream are all about Wake Up. Here they gladly accept those who live hard in Serbia with its love for meat and rakia - vegetarians, vegans and those who do not drink alcohol. And even if you don't belong to any of these groups, take a moment and try their blackberry smoothie.

Arriving in Serbia, first of all go to splavori- nightclubs on the river bank. And be sure to rock out to turbo-folk - traditional Serbian music mixed with techno. For these two national features, head to Ribarsko Ostrvo - it will not be difficult to find a suitable institution there.

KC Utopia (43 Svetozara Miletica) - one of the most popular clubs in Novi Sad. On the ground floor you can enjoy Serbian and Middle Eastern cuisine. And on the second floor, inveterate partymakers break away to the sounds of electro-house. All this is flavored with fizzy colorful cocktails and fluorescent lights - here's the recipe for a great party.

Another popular place with electro music is the pub Skripa(Jewrejska 1). The locals praise the good ale and the warm atmosphere (how warm it can be with such musical tastes). Every week the pub puts on events, attracting young Serbian DJs.

If electro, house and techno do not appeal to you (and they are very popular in Serbia), then take a look at

The monasteries of Ravanitsa and Manasija will take you back through history, to the very creation of the Serbian state. Resava Cave and Veliky Buk waterfall, places of unusual natural beauty, will help you relax and prepare for a visit to Smederevo Fortress, the last bastion of Christianity in the Balkans.

historical eco-tourism

Departure from Belgrade Novi Sad, travel time is about 1 hour. Upon arrival - a walk through the pedestrian zone of the city along the streets of King Alexander, Laza Telechkoy, Svetozar Miletic, Nikola Pasic, Danube and Zmaj Yova, visiting the Serbian National Theater and Theater Square, Freedom Square, the Church of Mary and the City House, Little Square, the Cathedral , Nicholas Church, Danube Park ...

Novi Sad- an ancient and amazing city of Serbia. Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia, but the first in terms of the number of museums and attractions. Only here, on one bank of the Danube, a white-stone medieval fortified city rises majestically, and on the other bank, as if in competition, modern high-rise buildings rise up. Here, as nowhere else in the world, everyone feels the change of eras and the mysterious romance of the Middle Ages.

The symbol of the city is the ancient Petrovaradin fortress, which several centuries ago served to defend the Habsburg Empire from the Turkish invasion, and today has become the venue for one of the most important music festivals in Europe - Exit. The Petrovaradin fortress is unique in that it covers an area of ​​112 hectares, and under it there are tunnels, a kind of labyrinths on 4 levels. This fortress is on the list of cultural and historical sites of special importance and is considered an architectural masterpiece.

Next move to town Sremski Karlovtsy- the cultural, educated and religious center of Serbia. Visit to a wine cellar with wine tasting. The tour continues through the center of Sremski Karlovci. Inspection of the fountain "Four Lions", the first Serbian gymnasium "Karlovatskaya", the Patriarchal Court, the building of theology, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the house of the Russian General Wrangel and his monument, as well as the monument of the great Serb in Russian history and the first adviser to Peter the Great - Savva Lukich Raguzinsky ...

Departure to the side Fruška mountains. Visiting the monasteries of 2-3 monasteries (Grgetek, Krushedol, Hopovo).
Fruska Gora is located 15 km from Novi Sad. This mountain attracts with the harmony of natural beauty and rich history. Since the late Middle Ages, the dense forests of Fruška Gora, protected by the mighty Danube River, have been a "refuge" for Serbian spirituality, culture and art. Due to the impressive complex of Serbian medieval monasteries, stunning beauty and invaluable spiritual significance, Fruška Gora is often compared to the Holy Mountain. Here, Serbian monasteries were the guardians of religion, traditions and customs, as well as a unique monument of the artistic creativity of Serbia in the Middle Ages.

Excursion for the whole day.

Excursion cost:
Car (1-3 people) - 200 euros
Minibus (up to 8 people) - 235 euros

Additionally paid:
- Entrance tickets 5 euros per person
- buying souvenirs
- wine tasting in the Kovacevic wine cellar - approximately 10 euros per person
- purchase of wine - 0.75l bottles - from 7-15 euros per bottle
- lunch at the restaurant "Sidro", Beshka - about 20 euros per person. with drinks.

Departure for the tour at 10:00 from Belgrade. Tourist bus or car will be waiting for you at the central part of the hotel or your apartment. The journey along the vast plains of Vojvodina will take approximately 1 hour before we reach our first destination, Sremski Karlovci. During the trip you will have the opportunity to listen to an interesting story of our Russian-speaking guide about the nature, culture, customs and people of this beautiful part of Serbia.

• Fruska Gora National Park
• Fruska Gora National Park Fruska Gora National Park
• • Patriarchal Palace Patriarchal Palace
  • Theological Seminary Theological Seminary
  • Charles Gymnasium Charles Gymnasium
  • Wine Vault Wine Vault
  • Sremski Karlovci Sremski Karlovci
  • Sremski Karlovci Sremski Karlovci
  • Monument to General Wrangel Monument to General Wrangel

  A 20-minute drive from Sremski Karlovtsy is the Petrovaradin Fortress, where we will go next.

  Petrovaradin fortress

  We are waiting for a walking tour of the fortress with our guides and enjoying a beautiful panoramic view of Fruska Gora National Park , Danube and city of Novi Sad. The first fortress on the Petrovaradin rock was built by the Romans. This fortress was renewed by the Hungarians, and the subsequent care of it was taken over by the Turks. In the 17th century, after the expulsion of the Turks, the Austro-Hungarian rulers began building bridgeheads on the left marshy side of the Danube, opposite the fortress. A settlement of village merchants, artisans and soldiers was founded around this fortress. This settlement was first called Ratsko - Rasko (Serbian) village, but later it was renamed in honor of the Petrovaradin fortress.

  • Petrovaradin fortress Petrovaradin fortress

  City Novi Sad

  At the foot of the Fruška Gora National Park on the banks of the Danube River (at a distance of 1255 km from the source of the Danube) is the city of Novi Sad - the administrative center of the autonomous region of Vojvodina, a city with more than 300 years of history. Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia, but the first in terms of the number of museums and attractions. Novi Sad was first mentioned in writing in 1694, two years after the construction of the Petrovaradin Fortress began. At the end of the 17th century, on the left bank of the mighty Danube, merchants and soldiers founded a city with this name. Novi Sad, founded by artisans and merchants, became a kind of "Serbian Athens". Despite the young age of this city, its history can tell a lot. Novi Sad is a city where schools and gymnasiums were built back in the Middle Ages. Today Novi Sad is also famous for the National Serbian University with more than 13 faculties. The architectural ensemble of the buildings of the old town carries the charm of the past and represents a variety of architectural styles such as classicism, baroque, modern, national style and many others that blend well with each other. Each building in the old part of the city is a real treasure, personifies its own history and takes you back to its own time. During our tour you will not see all the buildings of the city, but we have identified for you the most significant and interesting ones for viewing. Danube Park is the most beautiful park in Novi Sad. For a long time, there were impenetrable swamps on the site of this park, which the authorities of Novi Sad decided to drain and ennoble only at the end of the 19th century, on the occasion of the liberation of Serbia from the rule of Austria-Hungary. As a result, flowerbeds, trees and shrubs of 250 species, gazebos, an island with weeping willows (“Erzhebet”) and a pond with swans and ducks appeared here on an area of ​​34,000 square meters. In the center of the park there is a sculpture of Sergius of Radonezh, which is a reduced copy of the monument in Radonezh. Danube Street, with its appearance, picturesquely describes the life of Novi Sad of the past and the present. In the old days, Danube Street was the only street that stretched all the way to the river. At that time, the Danube marshes were located closer to the city center, and merchants who transported goods along the river could only enter the city along this street. Danube Street is the most beautiful and popular shopping street in the city. The shops located here belong to the descendants of the founders. This is a great place for shopping and for a leisurely walk along the Danube, which has many amazing beaches. There are cozy cafes and excellent restaurants. At the beginning of Danube Street there is a house called "At the White Lion" (Code bijelog lava). This is the oldest house in the city, built in 1720. In 1790, the writer and scientist Emanuilo Jankovic opened the first printing house in this house. Now it houses the city library. At the corner of the main pedestrian street Zmeja Jovan and Danube Street is the Bishop's Palace, the Cathedral and Grčkoskolska Street, where you can also see some very beautiful buildings of Novi Sad. A little further, on Maria Trandaful Square, is Matica Serbian - the oldest cultural and scientific institution in Serbia, which deservedly made the city of Novi Sad very popular. Opposite Matice is the oldest Serbian Orthodox Church in Novi Sad - the Church of St. Nicholas, built in 1730. Lazy Telechkogo Street was named after a famous theater actor, popular at the beginning of the 20th century, this is the most visited street in the city. The street abounds with many cafes, restaurants, pizzerias, clubs, shops and other convenient places for meetings and get-togethers for guests and residents of the city. At this place we will take a break for lunch in a "salash" - a northern Serbian household, in a traditional restaurant with local cuisine. After lunch and rest, a tour of Freedom Square follows. This is the main square of the city, where all the most important events of the city are held, holidays are celebrated, concerts are held, New Year's Eve and much more ... The square appeared simultaneously with the city itself, and during its existence it has repeatedly changed its name. During the Austro-Hungarian Empire it was called Franz Josef Square, after the First World War - Liberation Square. The square received its modern name after the Second World War. For some time there was a market on it, but now there is the Church of the Virgin Mary, the magistrate's building (known as "Gradska Kuћa"), the Vojvodina Hotel, the office of the Bank of Vojvodina (the former Grand Hotel), etc.

  • Thank you Lisa everything is very good

    I liked the tour conducted by Elizabeth! We learned a lot about the history of the city, the main sights, as well as places of interest from a historical and cultural point of view, which are not in the tourist guides. Despite the heat of more than 35 degrees and the scorching sun, we walked around the city for clearly more than 3 hours. Special thanks to Elizabeth for advice on routes and places in Novi Sad, around it and in other cities and fascinating stories about life in Serbia!

    Thanks to Elizabeth for organizing our tour from the very first stage - the arrangements for its implementation. The ratings I gave speak for themselves. It remains to wish Lisa good luck on the chosen path. And - expanding the geography of excursions not only in Serbia, but also in neighboring countries!

    We were in Novi Sad from 25 to 27 May 2017. We booked a tour of Elizabeth. We do not regret it, we are very glad that such an idea came to us. Elizabeth met us at the hotel, despite the fact that we settled quite far from the center. She led us in such a route that people who do not know the city would not even have guessed to go. He is fluent in historical material, one can feel personal interest and attitude towards the city. We saw not only the usual tourist views, but also places related to the history of the city, which, perhaps, not all citizens even know about. Friendly, pleasant in communication, helped to solve some urgent problems. Elizaveta only conducts excursions for Russian-speaking tourists, and keeps apartments in Novi Sad. I recommend it to those who want to feel at home in an unfamiliar city.

    Second time in Serbia. The first was, of course, Belgrade! And this time we decided to drive around Serbia by car! Novi Sad is a very beautiful city! And thanks to Lisa for revealing it to us from different angles! The tour was wonderful, the guide - charming! I will recommend it to all my friends if they are going to Serbia!!!
    I also advise you to take a walk in the forest in Fruska Gora, and visit S. Karlovci - a cozy old town.

    The tour was interesting and informative. Elizabeth is a historian by training. A great storyteller and just a pleasant conversationalist. She showed me many interesting places, answered my questions, took pictures of me. Advised on the placement of stores. I am very pleased and glad to get acquainted with the city of Novi Sad, and such a pleasant and sweet companion. I recommend.