Known for architecture, viewpoint, orthodox monastery
monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery, dedicated to St. George, existed for over 845 years, and located in the vicinity of today's city of Novi Pazar, in Serbia. The monastery is exceptional not only for its position and significance it had according to medieval chronicles and manuscripts, but also for its particular architecture. The columns of the Durdevi Stupovi Monastery were built in a characteristic style that represents a unique synthesis of two architectural conceptions of the Middle Ages, Byzantine architecture in the East and Romanesque architecture in the West. The monastery is UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi), Serbia Monterrasol private car tours to
Zlatibor - Known for funicular, lake, mountain town, spa and wellness
Last reviewed: 7 April 2024
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi) description
The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery is located near city of Novi Pazar, on the top of a prominent hill covered with woods. It was erected approximately in 1170 as an endowment of Grand Prince Stefan Nemanja, the great prefect, in the first years after the accession to the throne of the great prefect. The monastery is dedicated to St. George, and is also known as the ＂Pillars of St. George＂. The monastery was named after the church dedicated to St. George and its two former bell high towers, so called pillars. Namely, according to Stefan the First-Crowned, Nemanja had built this church to commemorate his gratitude to St. George for saving him from dungeons-caves where he was put by his brothers.
The Durdevi Stupovi is one of the oldest Serbian monasteries, there was found the inscription of Stefan Nemanja from 1170/1171. The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery is one of the few monuments of that era that is dated, and represents an important testimony of the beginnings of Serbian literacy. The monastery is included in the World Cultural Heritage and is under the protection of UNESCO. The monastery has existed for over 845 years, of which 300 years have been in ruins and 40 years have been under renovation. Today, the monastery has been largely restored and occupied by 4 monks and 2 novices.
The special importance of the monastery, in addition to the old biographical texts, is also told by the exceptional position of the monastery built on the very top of a prominent hill, as well as the unique architecture of the church of St. George with two towers-pillars that gave the later name to both the church and the monastery - The Durdevi Stupovi (George's pillars). A similar architectural solution, rather unusual for Orthodox churches in the Balkans, is still found in the much smaller Church of the Virgin in Donja Kamenica, in which, however, both front towers have been preserved.
The abbot of the monastery of St. George had a prominent place in the life of the Serbian Orthodox church, and the monastery itself belonged to the royal monasteries in the thirteenth century. The monastery was built on the crown estates of the Nemanjic dynasty and had a considerable estate at its disposal.
The second founder of the monastery was King Dragutin, who built the monastery church and painted its vestibule. He was transferred from Srem (town and area around city Sremska Mitrovica in Serbia), where he lived, to the monastery of St. George and buried there in 1316.
The columns of the Durdevi Stupovi Monastery were built in a characteristic style that represents a unique synthesis of two architectural conceptions of the Middle Ages, Byzantine architecture in the East and Romanesque architecture in the West. The Church of St. George has an important place in the formation of this architecture, known as the Raska School, as a building that begins this creative epoch in the architecture of medieval Serbia.
The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery was built with a series of architectural and construction innovations in the construction of that time. These include characteristic towers - columns, side vestibules, an elliptical dome, the irregular shape of the altar space, as well as the specific solution of the central dome space of the church.
Very few traces remain of the original painting in the church. However, we know about it through old photographs that were taken between the two world wars, as well as from the first research (N. L. Okunjev). After the Second World War, a part of the decoration and frescoes was removed from the walls and transferred to the National Museum in Belgrade.
Jesus Christ the Almighty was surrounded by angels in the half calotte (a concavity in the form of a niche or cup, serving to reduce the apparent height of an alcove or chapel). The wall surfaces of the dome were painted with figures of the prophets Elijah, Elisha, Daniel and Zechariah the Younger, while above the prophet Daniel were Saints Azariah and Ananias.
On the western pair of pendentives (a constructional element permitting the placing of a circular dome over a square room or of an elliptical dome over a rectangular room; the pendentives, which are triangular segments of a sphere, taper to points at the bottom and spread at the top to establish the continuous circular or elliptical base needed for a dome; in masonry the pendentives thus receive the weight of the dome, concentrating it at the four corners where it can be received by the piers beneath) were the holy evangelists Luke and Mark, between them Saint Keramida, and on the southern and northern sides of this ring were medallions with angels.
The upper and middle zones are dedicated to major holidays and scenes of Christ's sufferings: Encounter, Baptism, Ghosts, Resurrection of Lazarus, Blossoms, Transfiguration, Betrayal of Judas, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Crucifixion, and, probably, Lamentation. In the lower zone were holy warriors and busts of saints. On the belly of the arch of the passage from the nave to the chancel, in special frames were Saints Tarach and Andronikos , and below them Saints Peter and Paul.
The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery was abandoned in 1689, after the Austro-Turkish war, when the last 16 monks who made up the brotherhood left the monastery and fled to the north before the Turks. During the next two centuries, the Durdevi Stupovi Monastery became a ruin that was further destroyed by wars.
During the First Balkan War, the Turkish army, wanting to control the direction of Ibar, built a cannon battery from the ruins of the The Durdevi Stupovi Monastery, and used the old stone materials to build a wall surrounding the battery against the advance of the Serbian army. The Serbian army was forced to open fire from its own cannon batteries with shells and shrapnel on the Turkish batteries in the monastery, which contributed to the destruction of the monastery.
In the second half of the 20th century, work on the research and restoration of the monastery began. Archaeological and restoration works were conducted between 1960 and 1982 in the framework of a large project related to Stari Ras and Sopocane, which have been together fist as natural heritage and after since 1979 included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list.
Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi) related tours
We at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi) during multi-day private car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi).
We have developed several private tours that visiting beautiful Đurđevi Stupovi (Durdevi Stupovi). But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.
tour destinations: Golubac, Gostilje, Kraljevo, Krušedol, Mokra Gora, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Požarevac, Ram, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, Stopića, Studenica, Topola, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Zlatibor, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
We welcome you to Serbia, the main country of former Yugoslavia, with our all seasons 11 days discovery tour. Serbia is not only lively modern country, but also the land of old Orthodox monasteries, medieval fortresses, villas of Roman emperors, rich in culture, gastronomy and wine, with clean rivers and lakes, and of course with picturesque scenic roads.
We will see the most important attractions of this important Balkan country in this discovery roadtrip. Try Serbia as off the beaten path journey.
tour destinations: Golubac, Gostilje, Kraljevo, Krušedol, Mokra Gora, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Požarevac, Ram, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stopića, Studenica, Topola, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Zlatibor, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
Come to discover Serbia with us! We welcome you to take our 12 days discovery tour across Serbia, the largest former Yugoslavia country. We will visit UNESCO sites, impressive Orthodox monasteries, picturesque cave, magnificent medieval fortresses, beautiful park with waterfalls, and learn why so many Roman emperors like this land. Serbia is a country with deep history, rich culture and many traditions. After this trip you will understand why the Balkans called today as multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the whole trip.
In this roadtrip we will take scenic roads, stop on breathtaking viewpoints, enjoy Serbian gastronomy by trying local food and drinks. Serbia is famous in Balkans for distinguish gastronomy, wine making and of course rakija. You will learn about the history of this great country through interesting facts and historical intersections.
tour destinations: Golubac, Gostilje, Krušedol, Kruševac, Mediana, Mileševa, Mokra Gora, Niš, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Požarevac, Ram, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stopića, Studenica, Topola, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
Welcome to see Serbia, with our year-round 14 days discovery tour. Serbia, the main country of former Yugoslavia, is an unexpected land of many Roman emperors and sites of Roman presence. Serbia is the land of Orthodox monasteries known from medieval ages, inland and river fortresses, amazing parks with waterfalls, with clean rivers and lakes. Serbia is culturally rich land, with intense history, strong traditions, rich gastronomy and wine making. And we will pass across this beautiful land by picturesque scenic roads.
By this discovery roadtrip, we will see the most important attractions of this great Balkan country. Try Serbia as off the beaten path journey.
tour destinations: Golubac, Gostilje, Kraljevo, Krušedol, Kruševac, Mileševa, Mokra Gora, Niš, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Požarevac, Ram, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stopića, Studenica, Topola, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
Welcome to explore Serbia with us! We invite you to take our 14 days exploring tour across Serbia, the largest former Yugoslavia country. You will learn about the history of this great country through interesting facts and historical intersections. In this roadtrip we will take scenic roads, stop in amazing viewpoints, get to know local gastronomy by trying local food and drinks. Serbia is famous in Balkans for distinguish gastronomy, wine making and of course rakija.
We will visit UNESCO sites, impressive medieval fortresses, picturesque cave, magnificent Orthodox monasteries, beautiful park with waterfalls, and learn why so many Roman emperors like this land. Serbia is a country with rich culture, many traditions and deep history, and you will understand why the Balkans called today as multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the whole trip.
Come with us to 15 days discovery tour across largest former Yugoslavia countries Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. By this roadtrip, taking scenic roads, we will learn about the history of both countries and whole area through interesting facts and historical intersections.
We will visit famous UNESCO places, Ottoman medieval fortresses, picturesque caves, old Orthodox monasteries, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and amazing viewpoints. Each country is rich in culture, history and traditions, and we will understand why the Balkans called multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the trip.
tour destinations: Golubac, Gostilje, Kraljevo, Krušedol, Kruševac, Manasija, Mileševa, Mokra Gora, Niš, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Požarevac, Ram, Ravanica, Resavska, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stopića, Studenica, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
Come with us to explore Serbia! We welcome you to our 15 days exploring tour across Serbia, the largest former Yugoslavia country. With this roadtrip we will pass scenic roads and amazing viewpoints and in talks you will learn about the history of this great country and whole area through interesting facts and historical intersections.
We will visit medieval fortresses, picturesque caves, famous well deserved UNESCO places, old Orthodox monasteries, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and learn how it happened that so many Roman emperors like this land. Serbia is a country with rich culture, many traditions and deep history, and you will understand why the Balkans called today as multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the whole trip.
tour destinations: Fetislam, Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, Golubac, Gostilje, Krušedol, Kruševac, Lepenski vir, Mediana, Mileševa, Mokra Gora, Niš, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Pirot, Požarevac, Ram, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stopića, Studenica, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Zaječar, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
We welcome you to come with us to explore Serbia, with our year-round 17 days tour. Serbia is the land of inland and river fortresses, Orthodox monasteries known from medieval ages, amazing parks with waterfalls, with clean rivers and lakes. Serbia is a country with intense history, culturally rich, with strong traditions, rich gastronomy and tasty wines.
Serbia, the main country of former Yugoslavia, is also an unexpected land of many Roman emperors and sites of Roman presence. With this exploring styly roadtrip, we will pass across whole country to see the most important attractions of this great Balkan country. And we will pass across this beautiful land by picturesque scenic roads. Try Serbia with us, as off the beaten path journey.
tour destinations: Fetislam, Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, Golubac, Gostilje, Kraljevo, Krušedol, Kruševac, Lepenski vir, Mileševa, Mokra Gora, Niš, Novi Pazar, Novi Sad, Petrovaradin, Pirot, Požarevac, Ram, Sirmium, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, Sremska Mitrovica, Sremski Karlovci, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stopića, Studenica, Tumane, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Zaječar, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
We invite you to come with us to explore Serbia with our 17 days discovery tour across largest former Yugoslavia country. By this roadtrip, taking scenic roads, you will learn about the history of this great country and whole area through interesting facts and historical intersections.
We will visit famous UNESCO places, Ottoman medieval fortresses, picturesque caves, old Orthodox monasteries, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and amazing viewpoints. Serbia is rich in culture, history and traditions, and you will understand why the Balkans called multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the trip.
tour destinations: Blagaj, Golubac, Gostilje, Konjic, Kraljevo, Kravica, Manasija, Mediana, Međugorje, Mileševa, Mogorjelo, Mokra Gora, Mostar, Niš, Novi Pazar, Počitelj, Radimlja, Ram, Ravanica, Resavska, Sarajevo, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stolac, Stopića, Studenica, Trebinje, Tumane, Tvrdoš, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Vjetrenica, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Žiča
Welcome to our 19 days discovery tour across largest Balkans countries Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. countries: , and Montenegro. With this tour, passing by scenic roads of former Yugoslavia, we will visit famous UNESCO places, Ottoman medieval fortresses, picturesque caves, old Orthodox monasteries, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and learn about the history of both countries and whole area through interesting facts and historical intersections.
Within one trip you will discover two largest Balkans countries, each one rich in culture, history and traditions, and understand why the Balkans called multicultural land. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the trip.
tour countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia
tour destinations: Bar, Blagaj, Bosnian Pyramids, Budva, Dajbabe, Golubac, Gostilje, Kotor, Kraljevo, Kravica, Manasija, Mediana, Međugorje, Mileševa, Mogorjelo, Mokra Gora, Mostar, Niš, Novi Pazar, Perast, Počitelj, Radimlja, Ram, Ravanica, Resavska, Risan, Sarajevo, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stolac, Stopića, Studenica, Travnik, Trebinje, Tumane, Tvrdoš, Ulcinj, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Vjetrenica, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Šćit, Žiča
Welcome to 23 days tour across the Balkans to discover 3 former Yugoslavia countries: Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro. With this roadtrip, passing by scenic roads, we will visit UNESCO towns, Orthodox monasteries, Ottoman medieval fortresses, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and learn about the history of the area through interesting facts and historical intersections. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the trip.
Within one trip you will discover three Balkans countries, each one rich in culture, history and traditions, and understand why the Balkans called multicultural land.
tour countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia
tour destinations: Bar, Blagaj, Bosnian Pyramids, Budva, Dajbabe, Fetislam, Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, Golubac, Gostilje, Jajce, Kotor, Kraljevo, Kravica, Lepenski vir, Mediana, Međugorje, Mileševa, Mogorjelo, Mokra Gora, Mostar, Niš, Novi Pazar, Perast, Počitelj, Radimlja, Ram, Risan, Sarajevo, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stolac, Stopića, Studenica, Travnik, Trebinje, Tumane, Tvrdoš, Ulcinj, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Vjetrenica, Zaječar, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Šćit, Žiča
Come with us to discover 3 former Yugoslavia countries: Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Montenegro. We will touring for 27 days across the Balkans on an extended roadtrip, passing by scenic roadsm UNESCO towns, Ottoman medieval fortresses, Orthodox monasteries, beautiful parks with waterfalls, and learning about the history of the area through interesting facts and historical intersections. Local cuisine and wines will accompany us during the trip.
We will pass across deeply Christian Orthodox areas with old but active monasteries and strong Muslim areas with mosques almost on every corner. We will come to old towns with rich history, beautiful parks, rivers and unusual rock formations.
Several different UNESCO sites are visited during this roadtrip. Prepare yourself for castles and fortresses, breathtaking viewpoints, parks with beautiful refreshing waterfalls, narrow medieval streets of ancient towns, archaeological sites, and all that within just one trip.
tour countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia
tour destinations: Bar, Berat, Blagaj, Bosnian Pyramids, Budva, Durrës, Gjirokastër, Golubac, Gostilje, Jajce, Kotor, Kraljevo, Kravica, Krujë, Lezhë, Manasija, Mediana, Međugorje, Mileševa, Mogorjelo, Mokra Gora, Mostar, Niš, Novi Pazar, Perast, Počitelj, Radimlja, Ram, Ravanica, Resavska, Risan, Sarajevo, Shkodër, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stolac, Stopića, Studenica, Travnik, Trebinje, Tumane, Tvrdoš, Ulcinj, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Vjetrenica, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Šćit, Žiča
Come with us to take a 31 days Balkans roadtrip via scenic roads through history, monasteries, Venetian towns and Ottoman medieval fortresses. Spice the whole trip with local cuisine and wines of Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania. The whole trip is in-depth cultural, full of history, interesting facts and historical intersections.
With this exploring-style roadtrip you will understand the sense of multicultural land where different cultures live together centuries. We will pass across deeply Christian Orthodox areas with old but active monasteries and strong Muslim areas with mosques almost on every corner. We will come to old towns with rich history and beautiful parks with amazing waterfalls and unusual rock formations.
Several different UNESCO sites are visited during this roadtrip. Prepare for castles and fortresses, breathtaking viewpoints, narrow medieval streets, sandy beaches, ancient archaeological sites, beautiful coastal line with faraway islands, and all that within just one trip.
tour countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia
tour destinations: Apollonia, Bar, Berat, Blagaj, Blue eye, Borsh, Bosnian Pyramids, Budva, Butrint, Divjakë, Durrës, Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, Gjirokastër, Golubac, Gostilje, Himarë, Jajce, Kotor, Kraljevo, Kravica, Krujë, Ksamil, Lezhë, Llogara pass, Manasija, Mediana, Međugorje, Mileševa, Mogorjelo, Mokra Gora, Mostar, Niš, Novi Pazar, Perast, Porto Palermo, Počitelj, Radimlja, Ram, Ravanica, Resavska, Risan, Sarajevo, Sarandë, Shkodër, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stolac, Stopića, Studenica, Tepelenë, Tivat, Travnik, Trebinje, Tumane, Tvrdoš, Ulcinj, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Vjetrenica, Vlorë, Zaječar, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Šćit, Žiča
We invite you to take with us a extended 39 days roadtrip across 4 Balkans countries: Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania. Scenic roads will pass hills and mountains, beaches an rivers, see castles and fortresses, lakes and waterfalls. The whole trip is in-depth cultural, full of history, interesting facts and historical intersections.
With this exploring-style roadtrip you will understand the sense and style of Balkans as the multicultural land where different cultures live together centuries. We will pass across deeply Christian Orthodox areas with old but active monasteries and strong Muslim areas with mosques almost on every corner. We will come to old towns with rich history and beautiful parks with unique natural ensembles, like amazing waterfalls or unusual rock formations.
Several different UNESCO sites are visited during this roadtrip. We will come to see small villages and large cities, castles and fortresses, breathtaking viewpoints and sandy beaches. You will walk narrow medieval streets and beautiful coastal line, steps of ancient archaeological sites, see faraway islands, get amazing pictures passing by scenic roads, and all that within just one trip.
tour countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia
tour destinations: Apollonia, Bar, Berat, Bihać, Blagaj, Blue eye, Borsh, Bosnian Pyramids, Budva, Butrint, Dajbabe, Divjakë, Durrës, Gamzigrad Feliks Romulijana, Gjirokastër, Golubac, Gostilje, Himarë, Jajce, Ključ, Kotor, Kraljevo, Kravica, Krujë, Ksamil, Lezhë, Livno, Llogara pass, Manasija, Martin Brod, Mediana, Međugorje, Mileševa, Mogorjelo, Mokra Gora, Mostar, Nikšić, Niš, Novi Pazar, Ostrog, Perast, Podgorica, Porto Palermo, Počitelj, Radimlja, Ram, Ravanica, Resavska, Risan, Sarajevo, Sarandë, Shkodër, Sirogojno, Smederevo, Sopoćani, St Peter and Paul in Ras, Stari Ras, Stolac, Stopića, Studenica, Tepelenë, Tivat, Travnik, Trebinje, Tumane, Tvrdoš, Ulcinj, Una National Park, Uvac Molitva, Viminacium, Višegrad, Vjetrenica, Vlorë, Zaječar, Zlatibor, Đavolja Varoš, Đurđevi Stupovi, Štrbački buk, Šćit, Žiča
We welcome you to travel with us across four Balkan countries with our year-round 42 days Serbia Bosnia-Herzegovina Montenegro Albania Trans-Balkan tour from Belgrade.
With this extended, exploring-style, in-depth cultural tour, you will understand the sense and style of a few Balkan countries, which are different and similar at the same time. We will pass deeply Christian Orthodox areas with old but active monasteries and strong Muslim areas with mosques almost on every corner. We will come to old towns with rich history and beautiful parks with unique natural ensembles, like amazing waterfalls or unusual rock formations.
We will visit small villages and large cities, UNESCO sites, fortresses and castles, beaches and breathtaking viewpoints. You will be able to walk narrow medieval streets and sandy beaches, climb steps of ancient archaeological sites, watch the beautiful coastal line with faraway islands, take amazing pictures passing by scenic roads, and all that within just one trip.
January 22, 2025 Fetislam, Serbia. Fetislam, a small town in Serbia, has a rich history dating back to the 15th century. The town was founded by the Ottoman Empire. One of the town's main attractions is the Fetislam Fortress, a 15th-century Ottoman stronghold that offers stunning views.
January 13, 2025 Dion, Greece. The Archaeological Park of Dion, the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus in Greece, features several notable sanctuaries, including those dedicated to Zeus, Demeter, Artemis, Asklepios, and Isis. The Sanctuary of Demeter is the oldest, dating back to the Archaic period, while the Sanctuary of Zeus was built during the Hellenistic period. The site also includes a theater, which, although rebuilt in wood, was once a venue for concerts and shows.
January 7, 2025 Alcala de Henares, Spain. Alcala de Henares is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and education. The city's historic precinct is a treasure trove of architectural styles, from Roman ruins to Baroque archways, and its grid-like urban layout is a testament to its status as the first planned University City in history.
December 30, 2024 Dimitsana, Greece. Dimitsana is a mountain village located in the Arcadia region of the Peloponnese, southern Greece. It is situated on the west slopes of Mount Mainalon, at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters, offering a stunning view of the Megalopolis plain and the Taygetus mountains. Dimitsana is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, Open air water power museum, and the Philosophou Monastery, which was a key center of resistance and education during the Greek Revolution.
December 23, 2024 Elonas, Greece. The Elonas Monastery is situated in the southern Parnon Mountains, specifically in the region of Kynouria, at an altitude of 650 meters. It is located approximately halfway between the towns of Leonidio and Kosmas, making it a significant landmark in the area. The road is narrow with hairpin turns, especially if coming from Leonidio, making the journey to the monastery as scenic as the destination itself.
Safe Travels
The Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols.
Monterrasol Travel Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.
