A Memorable Richness in a Bite and a Sip

Organiser: Dar Prirode (A Gift of Nature)

Let us show you Western Balkans’ richness; its beautiful unspoiled nature and tradition accompanied by famous hospitality. Our travel program presents traditional and unique products, services and places; and offers integrated tourism products that include cultural heritage, natural values, recreational infrastructure and agricultural products, characteristic of this area.
On this tour, guests will enjoy mountains, rivers, lakes, taste authentic dishes and drinks, visit rural households, archeological sites, cultural and historical facilities, hiking, boat riding, fishing, horseback riding.

Level of difficulty

  • Easy

Gastronomy lovers recommended.

Budget

  • Affordable

Best for what

  • Gastronomy experience

  • Rural lifestyle

  • Local food

Best for who

  • Gourmets

  • Families

  • Mature travellers

  • Wine lovers

HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • Healthy environment (nature, air and the food)
  • Great gastronomy experience
  • Knowing tradition and community lifestyle
  • Sightseeing of stunning landscapes and cultural heritage
  • Outdoor activities
  • Sustainable travels (clean, green, organic, in harmony with nature, culture, people)

Day by day program

Day 1 - Rural Novi Sad

Routing: Airport – Novi Sad

Short: Day out in rural area of Novi Sad

Host: Salas 123

Meals: D

Day 2 - History all around

Routing: Sremski Karlovci- Čačak

Short: A tour of the baroque town of Sremski Karlovci with a local guide. Sightseeing of many beautiful places, such as: the Patriarchal Palace, the Cathedral from the 18th century, the Roman Catholic Church, the Four Lions Fountain, the story about Quarneri’s violin, the violin of Catherine the Great and her journey to the village of Sremski Karlovci, Beekeeping Museum with honey tasting, wine tasting in Zivanović winery (in cellars 400 years old), Nikolje Monastery.

Host: Rural Household Ivanjički konaci

Meals: B/L/D

Day 3 - Organic Food Paradise

Routing: Arilje – Kosjerić – Užice

Short:

  • Raspberry Monument,
  • Medieval Church of St. Achilles, famous for its frescoes,
  • Visit to the ethno village Savić,
  • Introduction to the folk costumes manufacturing,
  • Tasting of Biserka brandy,
  • Tasting of various fruit brandies at the Zaric distillery

Host: Ethno Village Milogošće in Kosjerić

Meals: B/L/D

Day 4 - Rural Lifestyle

Routing: Uzice

Short: Spending the day with Zlakuska potters’ village – pottery workshop while socialising with women from the Zlakusanka Association.

Host: Lodging Čarobni brijeg

Meals: B/L/D

Day 5 - Bridge with a Nobel prize

Routing: Uzice – Visegrad – Zepa

Short: Today, we pay a visit to Višegrad Bridge, the work of the great builder Sinan, described in the book written by Nobel laureate Ivo Andric. We will also visit Andric’s Museum classroom.

Host: Motel Brothers Česko/Žepa

Meals: B/L/D

Day 6 - Arts & Crafts

Routing: Rural Household  Bektić – Srebrenica

Short: We do horseback riding on this day and afterwards we enjoy listening to the music played on Sazi (oriental string musical instrument).

Meeting with the women of Srebrenica and Sara Association – presentation of their products: pure wool made cloths, processed fruits and veggies, organic farming, herbal teas, forest fruits.

Night fishing.

Host: Motel Brothers Česko/Žepa

Meals: B/L/D

Day 7 - Camping by Drina

Routing: Perućac Lake – Boat riding

Short: Sightseeing of:

  • The bridge over Žepa and Redjep Pasha’s tower, built in 16th century
  • Springs of the Žepa river, 
  • Boat riding in special tin boats, with short stops by the waterfalls Kamenski potok, Brusnici, Grdolj
  • Campfire on the bank of the river Drina with a music gig.

Host: Motel Brothers Česko/Žepa

Meals: B/L/D

Day 8 - Religion of the region

Routing: National Park Drina

Short: Guided hiking along marked trails, with breaks at cultural and historical locations, like:

  • Tombstones Necropolis,
  • Karmo monastery,
  • Mosque in Osat village.

Host: Motel Brothers Česko/Žepa

Meals: B/L/D

Day 9 - Pear Brandy

Routing: Skelani – Archeological Park

Short: Visit to the archaeological Museum and a tour of:

  • the Roman municipality,
  • Herbs distillery,
  • Lavender plantation,
  • The Rural Household and distillery of the Viljamovka pear brandy (Viljamovka rakia).

Host: Motel Brothers Česko/Žepa

Meals: B/L/D

Day 10 - Cooking in Nature

Routing: Rural Household Brkić – Zilćina Village, Rogatica

Short: This day is full of activities:

  • Zlićina Village – tour in the nature,
  • Horseback riding,
  • Playing beach volleyball,
  • Swimming in the clear waters of the river Rakitnica
  • Cooking on the spot, with locals (old local recipes).

Host: Motel Brothers Česko/Žepa

Meals: B/L/D

Day 11 - Durmitor Ring

Routing: Žabljak

Short: Drive through so called “Durmitor Ring” Panoramic Road, with short stops for photo shooting (amazing landscape).

Host: Hotel Zeleni bor

Meals: B/L/D

Day 12 - Exploring the north of Montenegro

Routing: Crno Jezero (Black Lake) – Pljevlja – Bijelo Polje

Short: Tour of the deepest canyon in Europe and visit to the Husein Pasha mosque. Visit to the private museum of roses and tasting of various rose products. Visit to rural household Pešić and tasting their autochthon local cheese.

Host: Hotel Dominus/Bijelo Polje

Meals: B/L/D

Day 13 - Bistrica & Brandy

Routing: Bistrica – Bijelo Polje

Short: A walk along the river Bistrica to the Saint Nikola’s monastery from 17th century, located in Podvrh. Apple, pear and plum brandy tasting at the Rural Household Balšić.

Sightseeing of the three century old bridge.

Host: Hotel Dominus/Bijelo Polje

Meals: B/L/D

Day 14 - Ski & nature resorts

Routing: Bjelasica Mountain

Short: Visit to the Mountain lodge Cmiljača. Available choice of hiking, horseback riding or cycling.

Host: Hotel Dominus/Bijelo Polje

Meals: B/L/D

Day 15 - Bye bye

Routing: Bijelo Polje – Airport 

Short: Transfer to the airport

Host: /

Meals: B

Maps and directions

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Environment protection

  • Each of our guests will plant one fruit tree, in the pre-defined forest area
  • Lecture on protection and preservation of the environment to all tourists during the trip, especially in the area of protected landscapes and national parks.