Zica and Studenica Monasteries Private Day Tour from Belgrade
Zica and Studenica Monasteries Private Day Tour from Belgrade
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Highlights
This one-day private tour combines beautiful medieval monasteries Žica and Studenica with picturesque nature in central Serbia. Learn why this area is called the valley of the kings. Visit a place where Serbian kings had their coronations in this bright red Serbian Orthodox Church. The second monastery Studenica is a UNESCO site that keeps more than 800 years of history together with fascinating medieval fresco art. A private guide will explain to you the importance of these spiritual places and their value for the whole Christian world. Try local specialties at a 200 years old restaurant.
✅ Guided private tour of two medieval monasteries in the Serbian countryside
✅ Learn about culture, history, art, and politics that shaped Serbian medieval state
✅ See UNESCO site and its world-known fresco art
✅ Discover the famous valley of the kings and Maglic fortress
✅ Stop at an authentic local village after the tour for lunch
Itinerary
Kraljevo(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYour guide will pick you up in the morning from your place of stay in Belgrade and you will head to central Serbia. On your way to Žiča, you'll pass through Kraljevo town (Kingstown). There is a reason why this town is named Kingstown, and you will learn it from your guide.Zica Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe first stop is Zica monastery which is recognizable with its beautiful red facade. This place used to be extremely important in medieval Serbia since the monastery became the center of autonomous Serbian Orthodox Church in the XIII century. From that time starts the tradition, that all Serbian kings have to be crowned in this glorious monastery.Maglic Fortress(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBetween two stops, you will enjoy a magnificent landscape during a ride through a Valley of the kings. If you pay close attention you can spot the remains of the marvelous Maglic fortress which is another attraction in this area. This medieval fortress overlooks this historic valley and still stands as a monument from ancient times.Studenica Monastery
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFollowing river Ibar, through beautiful landscapes, you will reach the UNESCO site- 800 years old Studenica monastery. This great and glorious place will certainly impress everyone, believer or atheist, Christian or not. Enjoying the calmness of Studenica you will admire the astonishing interior of the main church dedicated to the Holy Mother of God, which presents probably the nicest masterpiece of medieval fresco art from the XII and later centuries.Restoran nacionalne kuhinje "Kafana Kod Mira" od 1826. godine.
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHaving finished with the main part of our route you slowly start to return to Belgrade, during which you will stop by to a local village to have lunch in an authentic restaurant “Kod Mira”. This place exists for more than 200 years and overall that time is owned by the same family – that is the best verification of the quality of their food.
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