15 days in Serbia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Serbia trip itinerary builder
Start: Washington DC
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Belgrade
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Despotovac
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Zlatibor
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Novi Sad
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Drive to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Drive to Washington DC
End: Washington DC
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Belgrade — 4 nights
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The capital and largest city of Serbia, cosmopolitan Belgrade sits on the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers.Attractions like Kalemegdan and Nikola Tesla Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Do some cultural sightseeing at Skadarlija and Residence of Princess Ljubica (Konak Kneginje Ljubice. There's much more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take in panoramic vistas at The Millenary Monument, paddle through the water with Belgrade Kayak Trip, and don't miss a visit to Avala Tower.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Belgrade trip planner.
Washington DC, USA to Belgrade is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Belgrade is 6 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Belgrade when traveling from Washington DC in July, with lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Despotovac.
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Despotovac — 2 nights
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Despotovac is a town and municipality located in the Pomoravlje District of the central Serbia. Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Krupajsko Vrelo, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Prenociste Davidovic, and then don't miss a visit to Manasija Monastery. On your second day here, walk around Miniature Park, then Head underground at Resavska Cave, and then admire the sheer force of Vodopad Veliki Buk.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Despotovac trip itinerary website.
Getting from Belgrade to Despotovac by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zlatibor.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Despotovac trip itinerary website.
Getting from Belgrade to Despotovac by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zlatibor.
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Zlatibor — 3 nights
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Bring the kids along to Stopica Cave and Dino Park. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mileseva and Sirogojno. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zlatibor: National Park Tara (in Tara National Park) and Uvac Special Nature Reserve (in Nova Varos).
To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Zlatibor tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Despotovac to Zlatibor in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Novi Sad.
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To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Zlatibor tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Despotovac to Zlatibor in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Novi Sad.
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Novi Sad — 4 nights
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Serbian Athens
The regional and cultural center of northern Serbia, the riverside city of Novi Sad occupies a strategically advantageous position between Belgrade and Budapest.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Name of Mary Church and Monastery Petkovac. Kids will appreciate attractions like Strand and Svetozar Miletic Square. There's still lots to do: expand your understanding of the military at Petrovaradin Fortress, take in the spiritual surroundings of Novi Sad Synagogue, see the interesting displays at The Gallery of Matica srpska, and contemplate the long history of Monastery Sisatovac.
To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Novi Sad online trip builder.
Traveling by car from Zlatibor to Novi Sad takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in August, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
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Serbia travel guide
A country of wild landscapes and wilder nights, Serbia is renowned for its diversity and hospitality. It's a land of rich history with an abundance of monuments dating back to prehistory, ancient times, and the Middle Ages. Some of the country's most famous attractions are the medieval monasteries, many of which are still active and open to visitors. Major cities like Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš, are bustling hubs where you can immerse yourself in the arts, cafe culture, and all-night partying. Take a trip into the countryside crisscrossed with rivers and explore the lush plains, untouched forests, clear lakes, and rugged mountains. Welcoming villages offer an abundance of hospitality, and numerous spa resorts give you the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in a tranquil atmosphere. Serbian cuisine is very diverse, so whichever region you visit, make sure to try some of the local specialties.
