Your adventure begins at a cozy coffee place with the traditional serbian Gibanica, Paired with a shot of rakija (plum brandy), you’ll toast “Živeli!” (Cheers!) and discover why coffee fuels Serbia’s polako (take it easy) chats, while rakija, often homemade, embodies warm hospitality. Learn phrases like Zdravo (Hello), Molim (Please), Uživaj (Enjoy), and Hvala (Thank you) to connect with Serbia’s welcoming culture.

A short stroll brings you to a traditional kafana in Belgrade, a lively tavern buzzing with Serbia’s social spirit. Serbian cuisine, and hear about hearty dishes like ćevapi, sarma, and ajvar, rooted in Ottoman and rural traditions. Your guide shares the role of kafanas as centuries-old hubs for food, music, and debates, and introduces slava, an Orthodox celebration of family patron saints with feasts and slavski kolač (ritual bread), reflecting Serbia’s hardworking, stubborn identity.