Private Tour
Full-Day Private Royal Heritage Tour to Oplenac With a Winery Visit
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9 hours
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Dreams That Came True: The Legacy of Supreme Leader Karadjordje and His Grandson King Peter I
This is one of the most popular tours south of Belgrade, into the very “heart of Serbia” — the pleasant region of Šumadija.
For five centuries, the Serbian people longed for freedom from Ottoman rule. In 1804, one courageous man, Karadjordje (“George the Black”), led the uprising that turned this dream into reality. A century later, his grandson became King Peter I of Serbia — a visionary monarch who built one of the most impressive royal mausoleums: the magnificent Church of Saint George, famed for its breathtaking mosaics.
This program offers a profound insight into Serbia’s royal heritage and the enduring legacy of the Karadjordjević Dynasty.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Live commentary is provided in English language by default. Other languages can be arranged upon request.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Pick-up from the hotel is organized 10 minutes before the tour start time - 09:00 am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mountain Avala
Visit the Monument to the Unknown Hero, a renowned work by Ivan Meštrović, the famous Yugoslav sculptor. Built on a mountain peak (511 m), it offers excellent views of the rolling hills of the Šumadija region in central Serbia. Make a photo stop at one of Belgrade’s landmarks — the Avala TV Tower. At 204.68 meters, it is the tallest structure in the Balkans, and its architectural design makes it unique in the world.
Saint George Church
Karadjordje’s Town Once a fortified residence of Karadjordje — the courageous liberator and founder of the Royal House of Karadjordjević — today it houses the Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, along with the small but very interesting Church of Our Lady (1813). Saint George’s Church – The Royal Mausoleum Built after WWI by King Peter I Karadjordjević, this monumental yet extraordinarily beautiful structure was envisioned as the Royal Family Mausoleum. Seven rulers rest here: Supreme Leader Karadjordje, Prince Alexander, King Peter I, King Alexander I, Queen Mother Maria, Queen Alexandra, and King Peter II. Constructed in the tradition of Serbian medieval architecture, the church is most famous for its breathtaking mosaics: 725 painted compositions containing around 1,500 figures. The mosaics cover 3,500 square meters (38,000 sq. ft) and are composed of 40 million pieces of glass in 15,000 different color shades, creating a uniquely vivid and detailed artistic impression.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan
A Private, full-day trip to Avala Mt. and the Royal Complex at Oplenac Hill
Service of a licensed, experienced, professional local guide
Traditional lunch with drinks (10-15 EUR per person approx.
Wine tasting
Souvenirs and/or other expenses of private nature
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
4-Door Sedan
Private tour for 1-2 passengers transported in a comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned 4-door sedan car
Pickup included
Minivan
Private tour for 3-6 passengers transported in a comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned minivan like Mercedes Vito or Renault Trafic
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day of learning
David M,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Prepare to learn more and see more than you imagined you ever could in one day. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Enjoyable vacation in unbearable heat of the global worming.
hzilkha,Jul 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ada, a very comforting park, including the Danube beaches, sports areas, restaurants, park, barbeque areas, a train to save the long distance walking.
Our second Explore-Belgrade tour!
prof5716,Jun 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our Serbian royal heritage tour with Srdjan. We did the tour to Novi Sad three years ago on our first visit to Belgrade, so we wanted to see another part of Serbia and learn more about the history of the country of Serbia and it’s people. The first stop of the tour at the Avala TV tower was fun, offering beautiful views of the Sumadija countryside. The church of St. George was absolutely stunning. The mosaics were the most beautiful we have seen anywhere in the world. Even the basement of the church was filled with mosaics. We learned a lot about the royal family of Serbia, and the history Yugoslavia and the Serbian people. Srdjan was very patient and answered all of our questions! Finally, we stopped at Aleksandar’s for a delicious lunch. We highly recommend any of the Explore-Belgrade tours!
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