Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia, set at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Known for the Kalemegdan Fortress, the bohemian Skadarlija quarter, the Temple of Saint Sava and a lively splavovi (river barge) nightlife, it blends Ottoman, Habsburg and Yugoslav layers into one of the Balkans' most energetic cities.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Novi Sad and Petrovaradin Fortress
Vojvodina's capital offers the Petrovaradin Fortress, a lively pedestrian centre and the Danube Quay.
Highlights: Walk the Petrovaradin Fortress ramparts and see the clock tower with reversed hands · Take in Danube and city views from the upper terrace of the fortress · Stroll pedestrian Dunavska Street and Trg Slobode with the Name of Mary Church · Explore the Danube Quay and Danube Park in the afternoon
Sremski Karlovci
A baroque town with the Patriarchate, Four Lions Fountain and Fruška Gora wine cellars, known for Bermet dessert wine.
Highlights: Photograph the Four Lions Fountain and the baroque Patriarchate Palace on Trg Branka Radičevića · Visit the Orthodox Cathedral of St Nicholas and the Karlovci Gymnasium · Climb to the Chapel of Peace on Tronoš hill, tied to the 1699 treaty · Taste Bermet dessert wine and local Fruška Gora wines in a family cellar
Fruška Gora Monasteries (Krušedol and Grgeteg)
Sixteenth-century Serbian Orthodox monasteries in forest, with frescoes and wine tasting nearby.
Highlights: See the 16th-century frescoes and tombs at Krušedol Monastery · Visit Grgeteg Monastery in its quiet forest setting · Walk marked trails through Fruška Gora National Park · Taste Srem wines at a winery or village tavern near Irig
Viminacium Archaeological Park
Roman legionary camp and city with the mammoth discovery site, tombs and a reconstructed Roman villa.
Highlights: Walk the site of the Roman capital of Moesia Superior · See painted Roman tombs and the remains of the amphitheatre and baths · Visit the Mammoth Park exhibits from the Kostolac coal basin · Tour the reconstructed Roman villa
Smederevo Fortress
The largest lowland fortress in Europe, built in 1430 by Despot Đurađ Branković, with Danube views.
Highlights: Walk the walls of the largest lowland fortress in Europe · Climb the towers for views of the Danube and Jezava confluence · See the Little Town, the residence of Despot Đurađ Branković · Stroll the Danube quay and try local Smederevka wine
Oplenac and Topola
The mosaic-covered mausoleum of the Karađorđević dynasty, King Peter's House and wine cellars.
Highlights: Admire the mosaic interior of the Church of St George mausoleum · Visit King Peter's House and the royal crypt · See the Karađorđe's Town sites in Topola · Taste Šumadija wines at the Oplenac cellars
Avala Mountain and Tower
A forested mountain with the 204.5 m Avala Tower, the Monument to the Unknown Hero and hiking paths.
Highlights: Ride up the 204.5 m Avala Tower for panoramic views over Belgrade · Visit Ivan Meštrović's Monument to the Unknown Hero · Walk forest paths through beech and oak woodland · Lunch at a mountain restaurant or picnic area
Subotica
An Art Nouveau city with a landmark City Hall and nearby Palić Lake, close to the Hungarian border.
Highlights: Tour the Art Nouveau City Hall and its tower on Trg Slobode · See the Synagogue and the Raichle Palace · Walk the pedestrian Korzo and sample Hungarian-influenced pastries · Extend the day with Palić Lake and its Secession pavilions
Niš
A Roman and Ottoman city with Niš Fortress, the Skull Tower and Mediana Roman villa; birthplace of Constantine the Great.
Highlights: Explore Niš Fortress and its riverside park · See the Skull Tower (Ćele Kula) from 1809 · Visit the Mediana Roman villa site linked to Constantine the Great · Eat grilled meat and burek in a traditional kafana
Golubac Fortress and Iron Gate Gorge
A medieval Danube fortress with 10 towers, framed by the Iron Gate gorge.
Highlights: Explore the ten towers of Golubac Fortress on the Danube · Take a Danube boat ride into the Iron Gate gorge from June to October · Stop at Đerdap National Park viewpoints over the narrowest part of the gorge · See the Roman Tabula Traiana inscription and nearby Lepenski Vir
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Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Full-day group tours from Belgrade run about 6,600-12,300 RSD (~$66-123) per person.
- Private
- Private driver for a day typically 25,000-40,000 RSD (~$250-400) for a car.
- Public
- Intercity buses leave from the BAS station (Železnička 4); trains from Beograd Centar; check srbijavoz.rs.
- Rental
- Car rental from about 4,000-6,000 RSD (~$40-60) per day.
Multi-day tours from Belgrade
If you have longer than a day, these are organised multi-day trips that start here.
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Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Check srbijavoz.rs before train trips; some lines have disruptions.
Carry cash in dinars for bus tickets and small entries.
Winter opening hours at fortresses are shorter; verify before travelling.
Start early; most trips need 8-10 hours round trip.
Seat reservation is mandatory on Soko trains.