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.