Located in the province of Vojvodina in the middle of the Pannonian Basin, this private tour starts in Fruška Gora – a remote, magical mountain that stretches approximately 80 km in length and is the oldest Serbian National Park earning its designation as a protected area in 1960. At one time, 35 Serbian Orthodox monasteries could be found around Fruška Gora although today only 16 functioning ones remain, two of which we will visit. Aside from its spiritual significance, this area is also celebrated for its culinary richness as it’s home to over 60 different wineries and is well-known for producing some of the best wines in the country. A brief stop in nearby Sremski Karlovci will also shine a light on the region’s important role in history as it’s here where the Great Turkish War concluded in 1699 with the signing of the Treaty of Karlovac.
Just 30 minutes away from Fruška Gora and Sremski Karlovci, our final stopping point will be in Novi Sad, the capital of Vojvodina and the second largest city in Serbia situated on the banks of the Danube. With its imposing 17th-century Petovaradin Fortress, welcoming cafés, and old-world Habsburg charm, Novi Sad is an undeniably special place and not to be missed while visiting Serbia.
This private tour to Fruška Gora and Novi Sad with a local guide provides a fantastic introduction to both places which are incredibly significant for Serbia’s history, culture, and national heritage, and makes for an excellent day trip outside of Belgrade. If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into Serbia’s wine culture, you may also want to consider our Private Wine Tour of Serbia.
Fruška Gora & Novi Sad Private Tour
Duration: 6-8 hours
Price from $ 269
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Fruška Gora & Novi Sad Private Tour
How long: 6-8 hours
Country: Serbia
Price from $ 269
Experience the history, culture, and national heritage of Serbia with a day trip to a few of the country’s most sacred and significant destinations on this locally-guided private tour to Fruška Gora, Sremski Karlovci and Novi Sad.
Tour Essentials
Duration
6-8 hours
Tour style
Private - Only you and your party
Getting around
Combination of driving and walking
Availability
Year round. Usually starts at 10am, but it can be customized
Language
English speaking guide
Difficulty
Easy for everyone
Easy booking
Online booking and reservation
Customer reviews
Tour Highlights
Fruška Gora Monasteries
Marvel at the monasteries Krušedol & Grgeteg
Sremski Karlovci
A historical city with a visit to the Chapel of Peace
Local Wine Cellar
Traditional lunch with wine tasting in the heart of Serbia's wine region
Novi Sad
Petrovaradin Fortress & a stroll around the city
Price Information
$269
1-3 persons
Price is per group, not per person.
1-3 persons
$269
4-6 persons
$319
7-8 persons
$519
9-19 persons
$729
Included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide service
Not Included
- Contribution for The Chapel of Peace ~1€ per person
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Bookable extras
- Lunch ~20€ per person*
- * Price shown is price for lunch per person based on wine cellar's preset menu, it also includes three different wines during the meal
Tour Map and Itinerary
Itinerary
Fruška Gora & Novi Sad Private Tour
Stop 1
Krušedol Monastery
First thing in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Belgrade and make our way out of the city driving onwards to Vojvodina. After a little under one hour, we will arrive at the first stop – Fruška Gora’s magnificent 16th-century monastery, Krušedol. Many consider this sacred site not only the most beautiful monastery in Fruška Gora, but also the most significant since it was once the seat of the Diocese of Srem, later transferred to Sremski Karlovci. On the grounds of Krušedol, many important figures from history are buried including two Serbian patriarchs and King Milan Obrenović. Inside the church itself, you can also find relics of the Branković family, the last dynasty of the medieval Serbian state, and the founders of the Holy Mount of Fruška Gora.
Stop 2
Grgeteg Monastery
Located a short drive away from Krušedol is another one of Fruška Gora’s monastical gems and our second stop, Grgeteg. Founded by the nobleman and legend of Serbian epic poetry, Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk (or Wolf the Fiery Dragon) in 1471, this monastery is difficult to pronounce even for locals when it comes to its name but incredibly easy on the eyes with its beautiful baroque architecture and tranquil setting beside the ancient forests of Fruška Gora. Aside from its beauty and “legendary” history, Grgeteg is also highly revered by the Serbian people due to the mystical and miraculous icon of a three-handed Holy Mother which is housed here.
Stop 3
Sremski Karlovci
Before we move on from Serbia’s spiritual side to explore and sample its viticultural one, we will make a brief stop off in the charming town of Sremski Karlovci for a dose of history. Sremski Karlovci is a delightful place to visit with its beautiful architecture and a lively main square. The town’s bigger claim to fame however is that it’s where the Karlovac Treaty was signed in 1699. This treaty was not only significant for its historical implications in that it ended the war between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League, but also for the revolutionary manner in which it was executed: at a round table. We’ll visit the Chapel of Peace which was built to commemorate the occasion of this for happening for the first time in world diplomacy as well as a few of Sremski Karlovci’s other famous sights such as the Patriarch’s residence, St. Nicola’s Orthodox Cathedral, and the Four Lions Fountain, before making our way to Serbia’s wine trail.
Stop 4
Lunch & Wine Tasting at a Family-Owned Wine Cellar
Fruška Gora is by far Serbia’s most renowned and visited wine region and the next stop on this private tour will be at one of its special family-owned wine cellars. Here you will enjoy some local delights for lunch while tasting some of Serbia’s fantastic wine varieties such as Bermet, a dessert wine that is rumored to have been aboard the Titanic. If you happen to be visiting during the off-season when most wine cellars are closed, we will take you instead for lunch along the Danube river where we can also sample some of the region’s world-famous wine.
Stop 5
Petrovaradin Fortress
After a well-rounded introduction to the treasures of Fruška Gora, we will drive to Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city and capital of the Vojvodina region, which is famous for its imposing fortress, friendly locals, relaxed vibe, and Exit Festival, one of the largest and longest running music festivals in the Balkans. Starting at the “Gibraltar of the Danube,” we will visit Petrovaradin Fortress and share a bit about its history as well as take in some stunning views of the second-longest river in Europe before making our way into the center of Novi Sad.
Stop 6
Novi Sad
For the next and final part of this tour, we will cross over the Danube from Petrovaradin Fortress into the center of Novi Sad. Known as the “Serbian Athens,” this city has been an important trading and manufacturing hub for centuries and a cultural capital not only for Serbia but now Europe as it was officially selected to be the European Capital of Culture for 2022.
We'll give you a brief introduction to Novi Sad before letting you wander around at your leisure. Once you've had a pleasant taste of the town, we will drive you directly back to your hotel in Belgrade which will take around one hour and bid farewell to the lovely day spent exploring Fruška Gora, Sremski Karlovci, and Novi Sad.
We'll give you a brief introduction to Novi Sad before letting you wander around at your leisure. Once you've had a pleasant taste of the town, we will drive you directly back to your hotel in Belgrade which will take around one hour and bid farewell to the lovely day spent exploring Fruška Gora, Sremski Karlovci, and Novi Sad.
Krušedol Monastery
First thing in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Belgrade and make our way out of the city driving onwards to Vojvodina. After a little under one hour, we will arrive at the first stop – Fruška Gora’s magnificent 16th-century monastery, Krušedol. Many consider this sacred site not only the most beautiful monastery in Fruška Gora, but also the most significant since it was once the seat of the Diocese of Srem, later transferred to Sremski Karlovci. On the grounds of Krušedol, many important figures from history are buried including two Serbian patriarchs and King Milan Obrenović. Inside the church itself, you can also find relics of the Branković family, the last dynasty of the medieval Serbian state, and the founders of the Holy Mount of Fruška Gora.
Grgeteg Monastery
Located a short drive away from Krušedol is another one of Fruška Gora’s monastical gems and our second stop, Grgeteg. Founded by the nobleman and legend of Serbian epic poetry, Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk (or Wolf the Fiery Dragon) in 1471, this monastery is difficult to pronounce even for locals when it comes to its name but incredibly easy on the eyes with its beautiful baroque architecture and tranquil setting beside the ancient forests of Fruška Gora. Aside from its beauty and “legendary” history, Grgeteg is also highly revered by the Serbian people due to the mystical and miraculous icon of a three-handed Holy Mother which is housed here.
Sremski Karlovci
Before we move on from Serbia’s spiritual side to explore and sample its viticultural one, we will make a brief stop off in the charming town of Sremski Karlovci for a dose of history. Sremski Karlovci is a delightful place to visit with its beautiful architecture and a lively main square. The town’s bigger claim to fame however is that it’s where the Karlovac Treaty was signed in 1699. This treaty was not only significant for its historical implications in that it ended the war between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League, but also for the revolutionary manner in which it was executed: at a round table. We’ll visit the Chapel of Peace which was built to commemorate the occasion of this for happening for the first time in world diplomacy as well as a few of Sremski Karlovci’s other famous sights such as the Patriarch’s residence, St. Nicola’s Orthodox Cathedral, and the Four Lions Fountain, before making our way to Serbia’s wine trail.
Lunch & Wine Tasting at a Family-Owned Wine Cellar
Fruška Gora is by far Serbia’s most renowned and visited wine region and the next stop on this private tour will be at one of its special family-owned wine cellars. Here you will enjoy some local delights for lunch while tasting some of Serbia’s fantastic wine varieties such as Bermet, a dessert wine that is rumored to have been aboard the Titanic. If you happen to be visiting during the off-season when most wine cellars are closed, we will take you instead for lunch along the Danube river where we can also sample some of the region’s world-famous wine.
Petrovaradin Fortress
After a well-rounded introduction to the treasures of Fruška Gora, we will drive to Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city and capital of the Vojvodina region, which is famous for its imposing fortress, friendly locals, relaxed vibe, and Exit Festival, one of the largest and longest running music festivals in the Balkans. Starting at the “Gibraltar of the Danube,” we will visit Petrovaradin Fortress and share a bit about its history as well as take in some stunning views of the second-longest river in Europe before making our way into the center of Novi Sad.
Novi Sad
For the next and final part of this tour, we will cross over the Danube from Petrovaradin Fortress into the center of Novi Sad. Known as the “Serbian Athens,” this city has been an important trading and manufacturing hub for centuries and a cultural capital not only for Serbia but now Europe as it was officially selected to be the European Capital of Culture for 2022.
We'll give you a brief introduction to Novi Sad before letting you wander around at your leisure. Once you've had a pleasant taste of the town, we will drive you directly back to your hotel in Belgrade which will take around one hour and bid farewell to the lovely day spent exploring Fruška Gora, Sremski Karlovci, and Novi Sad.
We'll give you a brief introduction to Novi Sad before letting you wander around at your leisure. Once you've had a pleasant taste of the town, we will drive you directly back to your hotel in Belgrade which will take around one hour and bid farewell to the lovely day spent exploring Fruška Gora, Sremski Karlovci, and Novi Sad.