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Karadjordjevic Dynasty Royal Mausoleum
Monument to the Unknown Hero (Mt. Avala, 1938)
Royal Vineyards at Oplenac Hill
Crypt of St. George Church - resting place of Serbian and Yugoslav royal family
Karageorge - Leader of Serbian Uprising in 1804

Full-Day Private Royal Heritage Tour to Oplenac With a Winery Visit

By Explore Belgrade!
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$653 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Dreams that came true: the legacy of Supreme Leader Karageorge and his grandson king Peter I

This is one of the most popular tours to the south of Belgrade and the 'heart of Serbia' - pleasant region of Sumadija,

For five centuries, Serbs dreamed of Liberty from the Ottomans. One brave man, Karageorge ('George the Black') led them to fulfil this dream in 1804. One century later his grandson became king of Serbia - a visionary who built one of the most impressive Royal Mausoleum - beautiful Church of Saint George.with its must-see mosaics.

This programme is designed to be the insight into Serbian Royal heritage and the Dynasty of Karageorgevich.

Activity location

  • Mountain Avala
    • Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mountain Avala
    • Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia

Check availability

Minivan
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Private tour for 3-6 passengers transported in a comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned minivan like Mercedes Vito or Renault Trafic
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$817.26 x 1 TravellerAU$817.26
Total
Price is AU$817.26
Until Tue, 30 Apr
4-Door Saloon
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Private tour for 1-2 passengers transported in a comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned 4-door saloon car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$653.48 x 1 TravellerAU$653.48
Total
Price is AU$653.48
Until Tue, 30 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedA Private, full-day trip to Avala Mt. and the Royal Complex at Oplenac Hill
  • What's includedWhat's includedService of a licensed, experienced, professional local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTraditional lunch with drinks (10-15 EUR per person approx.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWine tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs and/or other expenses of private nature
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Live commentary is provided in English language by default. Other languages can be arranged upon request.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Pick-up from the hotel is organised 10 minutes before the tour start time - 09:00 am

Activity itinerary

Mountain Avala
  • 1h
Visit to the Monument to the Unknown Hero, well known work of Ivan Meštrović, famous Yugoslav sculptor. It is built on the mountain top (511 m), and offers excellent views of the rolling hills of Šumadija region in central Serbia. Photo stop by one of the landmarks of Belgrade - Avala TV tower, with 204.68 metres it is the tallest structure of all the Balkans and its architectural design makes it unique in the world. 
Saint George Church and Royal Mausoleum Oplenac
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Karageorge's Town Once fortified residence of Karageorge - brave liberator and establisher of the Royal House of Karadjordjević, today is a Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, with small but very interresting Church of Our Lady from 1813. Saint George Church - The Royal Mausoleum Built after WWI by king Peter I Karadjordjević, this monumental yet extraordinary beautiful structure was envisioned to be the Royal Family mausoleum. Seven of the tombs belong to rulers: Supreme Leader Karadjordje, Prince Alexander, King Peter I, King Aleksandar I, Queen Mother Maria, Queen Alexandra and King Peter II.   Built in the tradition of Serbian medieval architecture, the church features must-see mosaics: 725 painted compositions,on which there are 1500 figures. The entire area of the mosaic is 3,500 sq. metres (38,000 sq ft); with 40 million various coloured pieces of glass which have 15 thousand of different varieties of colour, making the artistic impression most vivid and detailed. 
Winery Aleksandrovic
  • 1h
• Visit to the Royal Oplenac Winery, or Optional:  fifteen minutes drive to the wine cellar of the Aleksandrovic family. They are keepers of the Royal wine-making tradition as some of their wines are made according to royal recipes. Wine tasting and demonstration. 
Arandjelovac
  • 2h
Optional:  Lunch in the nearby town of Arandjelovac in a restaurant with interior decoration fully devoted to the Royal House of Karageorgevich. Dozens of authentic photographs and portraits are displayed. Excellent quality local gastronomy and wines offered.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMountain Avala
    • Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMountain Avala
    • Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia

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