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Belgrade, Novi Sad and the Danube. Where we started, and where every Balkan tour begins and ends.

Serbia is where we live and where we know the streets best. Belgrade sits on the meeting point of the Sava and the Danube, a city rebuilt so many times that Roman, Ottoman, Habsburg and socialist layers stand next to each other on the same block. Novi Sad, an hour north, is calmer and more Central European, with Petrovaradin Fortress across the river and the Fruška Gora wineries behind it.

Our day tours run in both cities in three tiers, and our Balkan tours leave from Belgrade and return to it. Getting here is simple: Belgrade airport has direct flights from most of Europe and the Middle East, and the motorway network puts Sarajevo, Skopje and the Montenegrin coast within a day's drive.

What surprises most guests is the food and the pace. Meals are long, portions are large, coffee is an occasion rather than a takeaway, and evenings on the river last until late. We plan the tours around that rather than against it.

Practical information

CurrencySerbian dinar (RSD). Euros are not accepted in shops or restaurants; exchange offices and ATMs are everywhere and cards are widely accepted in both cities.
LanguageSerbian, written in both Cyrillic and Latin. English is widely spoken in Belgrade and Novi Sad, especially by younger people.
Best time to visitApril to June and September to October. July and August are hot, often above 30 °C, and the cities empty out in August; winters are grey and cold but the kafanas are at their best.
Getting thereBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is about 18 km from the centre, 30 minutes by taxi or car. Novi Sad is 35 minutes from Belgrade by the fast train. Long-distance buses connect Belgrade with every capital in the region.
Entry and visas

Many nationalities enter Serbia for short tourist stays without a visa, but the rules depend on your passport and change from time to time. Check the current requirements with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia or your own government's travel advice before you book. If you need an invitation letter, see our Visa Support service.

We do not give visa advice; the rules change and depend on your passport.Check the official source

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Multi-day tours that visit the country and, where we run them, day tours in its cities.

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