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A church with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by a grassy area and a stone pathway. 1
A historic church with a bell tower and a dome, surrounded by grass and trees. 2
Zica and Studenica Monasteries Private Day Tour from Belgrade 3
A historic church with a large dome and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a mountainous backdrop. 4
A historic church with a large dome and arched windows. 5

Zica and Studenica Monasteries Private Day Tour from Belgrade

By Serbian Private Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $757 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This one-day private tour combines beautiful medieval monasteries Žica and Studenica with picturesque nature in central Serbia. Learn why this area is called the valley of the kings. Visit a place where Serbian kings had their coronations in this bright red Serbian Orthodox Church. The second monastery Studenica is a UNESCO site that keeps more than 800 years of history together with fascinating medieval fresco art. A private guide will explain to you the importance of these spiritual places and their value for the whole Christian world. Try local specialities at a 200 years old restaurant.

✅ Guided private tour of two medieval monasteries in the Serbian countryside

✅ Learn about culture, history, art, and politics that shaped Serbian medieval state

✅ See UNESCO site and its world-known fresco art

✅ Discover the famous valley of the kings and Maglic fortress

✅ Stop at an authentic local village after the tour for lunch

Activity location

  • Zica Monastery
    • 36221, Kraljevo, Serbia, Serbia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zica Monastery
    • 36221, Kraljevo, Serbia, Serbia

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For a party of up to 3 people

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Car: The tour is conducted with a comfortable private car.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
CA $757.08 x 1 AdultCA $757.08
Total
Price is CA $757.08
Until Tue, Jul 21

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Private driver/guide service
  • Exclusions
    Lunch ~ 15€ per person at Kod Mira restaurant
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Activity itinerary

Kraljevo (Pass by)

Your private guide will pick you up in Belgrade and take you south towards central Serbia. Along the way, you’ll pass through the town of Kraljevo, whose name literally means “King’s Town.” As you travel, your guide will explain the royal storey behind the name, adding context that naturally connects this stop with the monasteries you’ll explore later in the day.

Zica Monastery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The first major stop of the tour is Žiča Monastery, instantly recognisable by its vivid red façade. As you explore the grounds, you’ll learn why this monastery became closely linked to Serbian kingship and why it still holds a special place in the country’s cultural memory. Beyond its striking appearance, Žiča offers a calm and spacious setting where your guide helps connect the site’s meaning to the wider storey of medieval Serbia — without turning the visit into a history lecture.

Maglic Fortress (Pass by)

Between two stops, you will enjoy a magnificent landscape during a ride through a Valley of the kings. If you pay close attention you can spot the remains of the marvellous Maglic fortress which is another attraction in this area. This medieval fortress overlooks this historic valley and still stands as a monument from ancient times.

Studenica Monastery

  • 1h 30m
Following the scenic Ibar River valley, you’ll travel through quiet landscapes to Studenica Monastery, one of Serbia’s most peaceful and inspiring sacred sites. Surrounded by nature, Studenica invites you to slow down and take in the calm atmosphere that defines this remote valley. Inside the main church, you’ll admire remarkably preserved medieval frescoes, while your guide helps you understand what makes this place so special — not through dates and facts, but through stories, symbolism, and the feeling of standing inside an active UNESCO World Heritage site.

Restoran nacionalne kuhinje "Kafana Kod Mira 1826 P & D"

  • 1h
Having finished with the main part, on the way back you'll stop by to a local village to have lunch in an authentic restaurant “Kod Mira”. This place exists for more than 200 years and overall that time is owned by the same family – that is the best verification of the quality of their food.

Location

Activity location

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    Zica Monastery
    • 36221, Kraljevo, Serbia, Serbia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zica Monastery
    • 36221, Kraljevo, Serbia, Serbia

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