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Manasija Monastery
Resava Cave
Resava Cave
The Waterfall
Traditional Lunch

Fortified Manasija Monastery and Resava Cave Tour

By VICTOR TOURS
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $102 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Uncover the magic of Serbia’s past and natural wonders on this one-of-a-kind tour to Manasija Monastery and Resava Cave. From awe-inspiring medieval architecture to spectacular limestone formations, this experience is a journey through time and nature you won’t forget.

Activity location

  • Manasija Monastery
    • 280, Serbia
    • Despotovac, Serbia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Manasija Monastery
    • 280, Serbia
    • Despotovac, Serbia

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SHARED TOUR - SMALL GROUP
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

SMALL GROUP: Full-day excursion to the valley of Great Morava river, area where Serbian medieval art and culture reached its golden era in XV century.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$101.63 x 1 Adult$101.63

Total
Price is $101.63

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee for Veliki Buk Waterfall
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minivan or a minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedservices of an English-speaking, professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee for Resava Cave
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedfood & drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities (optional)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Remember to bring a jacket, as it gets cold in the cave even during the summer months.
  • The tour includes an entrance to places of worship, and so will be asked to wear appropriate clothing.
  • The child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults.
  • The minimum number for a shared tour to operate is three guests.
  • At least 16 hours before the trip, we will inform you in case there are not enough guests on tour, and we will offer a choice between: 1) canceling the tour with no fees applied; 2) changing the tour date; 3) moving to another available tour.

Activity itinerary

Belgrade (Pass by)
Your tour starts at your accommodation, and we head towards Pomoravlje District, known as the center of the last Serbian Medieval Kingdom, where monasteries still keep the enormous cultural and historical legacy and wealth.
Manasija Monastery
  • 1h
Our first stop is Manasija Monastery, a stunning monument of Serbian medieval culture, built by Despot Stefan Lazarevic, son of Prince Lazar. Set in the peaceful hills of central Serbia, this 15th-century fortress-like monastery is a masterpiece of Serbian architecture and a symbol of cultural and spiritual heritage. Completed between 1406 and 1418, it features massive walls, 11 towers, and a trench. The most imposing is Despotova Kula, or Despot’s Tower. The Church of the Holy Trinity is a prime example of Morava style. Its frescoes are among the finest in Serbian art, especially the warriors in the choir, the prophets in the dome, and the idealized image of Despot Stefan offering a church model to the Holy Trinity. The site also preserves parts of the refectory and library. The scriptorium inside the library produced many manuscripts, and the ‘Resava orthography’ developed here influenced later scribes.
Resavska Cave
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next, we are set for an extraordinary experience. We will visit the Resava cave, one of the oldest in Serbia, which is approximately 80 million years old, with some of its formations dating back around 45 million years. Discover its spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites, formed over thousands of years, as you stroll through its fascinating chambers. The cave’s otherworldly beauty and intricate rock formations will leave you in awe, making it an unforgettable experience for both nature lovers and adventure seekers. The cave interior is filled with numerous and varied halls, channels, galleries, columns, stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, and flowstone waterfalls. The system consists of three levels connected by artificial tunnels. You’ll hear exciting stories about the cave’s past and present, and you’ll see cave formations that take on some very unusual shapes.
Vodopad Veliki Buk
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Our next stop is Veliki Buk (also known as Lisine), a beautiful waterfall approximately 20-25 meters high, making it one of Serbia’s highest waterfalls. The surroundings are scenic and perfect for relaxation. This karstic waterfall is protected as a natural monument, and it’s most impressive during the autumn. There’s less water in the summertime, but it’s still lovely to visit, and very refreshing. Here, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Serbian lunch in a unique setting (not included in the price).
Belgrade (Pass by)
Your tour concludes with transportation back to your hotel/accommodation in Belgrade, where we'll arrive in the afernoon. End of services.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESManasija Monastery
    • 280, Serbia
    • Despotovac, Serbia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEManasija Monastery
    • 280, Serbia
    • Despotovac, Serbia

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