If you make one trip out of Belgrade, make it this one. North of the capital, across the Danube in the province of Vojvodina, lies a gentler, more Central European side of Serbia, and this full-day group tour, one of the most reviewed experiences in Belgrade on Viator, shows the best of it. The route crosses the wooded hills of Fruška Gora National Park to Krušedol Monastery, founded in the early sixteenth century, then drops down to Sremski Karlovci, a small baroque town of churches, seminaries and wine cellars that was once the spiritual centre of the Serbs in the Habsburg lands. A tasting at a local winery includes bermet, the spiced dessert wine of the town. Then it is on to Petrovaradin Fortress, the huge star-shaped stronghold above the Danube, and finally to Novi Sad itself, Serbia’s second city, with its pastel streets, Catholic and Orthodox churches and lively pedestrian centre.
How to visit: the tour runs for eight to nine hours from a 9:30 start, with pickup from hotels and apartments within five kilometres of Republic Square, and travels in an air-conditioned van or minibus with a maximum of sixteen people. Krušedol Monastery entry and a bermet tasting of two glasses at the Kiš winery are included, as is the guide. Lunch is not included; you have about three hours in Novi Sad, which is the natural time to eat. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before, and shared departures need at least three guests, with notice if too few book.
What to expect: the morning is about landscapes and faith, with half an hour at Krušedol and forty minutes in Sremski Karlovci, where the main square, the Patriarchate and the Four Lions fountain sit within a few steps. Petrovaradin Fortress, nicknamed the Gibraltar on the Danube, has broad views over Novi Sad and the river, and its clock tower is famous for hands reversed so that boatmen could read the hour from afar. In Novi Sad, the guide leads you to Liberty Square and the Name of Mary Church before free time on Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska streets.
Making the most of it: wear modest clothing for the monastery, bring a light snack for the morning, and save your appetite for a late lunch in Novi Sad. In winter the hills can be misty but the towns are quieter and the wine cellars cosier.
What to expect
The experience
A guided full-day small-group tour by van or minibus with hotel pickup, a monastery visit, a wine tasting, a fortress stop and free time in Novi Sad.
Best time
Spring and autumn for vineyard colour and mild walking weather, though the tour runs year-round and winter brings quieter towns.
How long
Eight to nine hours from a 9:30 start, including about three hours in Novi Sad.
Tips
Lunch is not included, so plan to eat in Novi Sad, and cover shoulders and knees for Krušedol Monastery.
Quick picks
- Best for
- First-time visitors who want to see Serbia beyond the capital in a single, well-paced day.
- Families
- Older children enjoy the fortress and the free time in Novi Sad, but it is a long day in a van for little ones.
- Couples
- Bermet in a baroque wine town and a stroll through Novi Sad make an easy, romantic day.
- Pair with
- The private Fruška Gora monasteries tour if you want to go deeper into the hills on another day.
- Time needed
- A full day.
Good questions
How far is Novi Sad from Belgrade?+
Novi Sad is roughly an hour to an hour and a half north of Belgrade by road, depending on traffic. The tour builds the drive around stops in Fruška Gora and Sremski Karlovci.
Is lunch included on the Novi Sad tour?+
No, lunch is not listed as included. You have about three hours of free time in Novi Sad, which is the best time to eat.
What is bermet?+
Bermet is a spiced, fortified dessert wine made in Sremski Karlovci for centuries. The tour includes a tasting of two glasses at a local winery.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?+
Yes, pickup is offered from hotels and apartments within five kilometres of Republic Square. Details are emailed the evening before the tour.
Can I cancel the Novi Sad day trip?+
Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start. If too few people book a shared tour, you are told in advance and can change date or cancel without fees.
