Price and booking
Base tour
From €380 per group (up to 4)
Optional restaurant lunch: +€28 per person. Pickup: Inđija Railway Station included; Sava Centar in Belgrade or central Novi Sad +€10 per person. Choose one pickup location and the corresponding add-on when booking.
Book the tour on GetYourGuideStarting prices depend on party size and option. Check the final total before booking. The lunch add-on covers one selected meal.
What the visit looks like
After pickup, we travel to the monasteries. On the journey and during visits, Božidar connects their history with Orthodox tradition. The order and time at each stop can adapt to road conditions, services and monastery rules.
Manasija
Manedj · CC BY-SA 3.0 Manasija, also known as Resava, was founded by Despot Stefan Lazarević near Despotovac. Built in the early 15th century, it was completed in 1418. The Church of the Holy Trinity belongs to the Morava architectural tradition and stands within substantial fortifications.
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The monastery became an important centre for copying and translating books, associated with the Resava School. Surviving frescoes, including depictions of holy warriors, reveal the achievements of medieval painting. Walls and towers recall a period when protecting a monastic community required considerable defensive structures.
First take in the fortifications, then give time to the church and its frescoes. This makes it easier to connect the despot's story with books and art. Our day trip and two-day route introduce Manasija alongside the other monasteries listed in their programmes, allowing space for questions.
Ravanica
Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 3.0 Ravanica stands near Senje, close to Ćuprija. Founded by Prince Lazar in the second half of the 14th century, its church is dedicated to the Ascension of Christ. It is central to understanding Serbia before the Battle of Kosovo and the later veneration of St Prince Lazar.
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Ravanica's architecture played an important role in the emergence of the Morava school. The multiple domes, carved stone decoration and surviving fortifications show the relationship between religious and defensive functions. The history of Lazar's relics connects Ravanica with Srem Ravanica in Vrdnik.
Look at the exterior decoration, the relationship between church and fortifications, and the surviving painting. A visit introduces Lazar's foundation while distinguishing historical evidence from later epic tradition. On our itineraries, Ravanica forms part of the wider story of the Morava monasteries.
Sisojevac
Misa.stefanovic.07 · CC BY-SA 4.0 Sisojevac stands in Sisevac beside the Crnica River, near Ravanica. Its medieval history is associated with the monk Sisoje and the late 14th century. The church is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ and belongs to the Morava architectural tradition.
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Following a long period of abandonment, the monastery was restored in more recent times. The form of the church and surviving wall paintings preserve traces of medieval art, while reconstructed parts reflect efforts to revive monastic life. Older and restored layers should therefore be distinguished when describing the complex.
Sisojevac complements the stories of Ravanica and Manasija while offering a quieter, more intimate setting. On our tour we discuss the dedication to the Transfiguration, monastic tradition and the monastery's relationship with its landscape. It is visited alongside the other monasteries listed in the day-trip programme.
Lešje
Sonjabgd · CC BY-SA 3.0 Lešje, on the slopes of Mount Baba near Paraćin, preserves the story of a monastery in the medieval Petrus region. Written sources connect its church with nobleman Vukoslav and his family in the 14th century. Its history includes a link with Hilandar, to which the church was donated.
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The present complex, dedicated to the Protection of the Mother of God, also reflects recent rebuilding. Medieval remains should be distinguished from the newer buildings that attract visitors today. This helps explain the continuity of the sacred place without suggesting that everything visible belongs to one period.
At Lešje we discuss monastic dependencies, the donation of churches and Serbia's spiritual connections with Mount Athos. Observe the present complex while placing its older layers in the history of the Petrus region. Lešje is one of the stops listed in our two-day itinerary.
What is included
- Local guide Božidar during the tour
- Transportation by private vehicle throughout the tour
- Visits to the monasteries listed in the programme
- Stories about history, Orthodox faith and monastic life
Lunch is not included in the base price; add a restaurant meal for €28 per person. Personal expenses are not included.
Meeting point and pickup
Choose one agreed meeting point: Inđija Railway Station, Sava Centar in Belgrade or central Novi Sad. We confirm the exact location and time before the tour. Inđija pickup is included; Belgrade or Novi Sad pickup costs an additional €10 per person.
Before booking
How do I book?
Open the relevant GetYourGuide option and check availability. For date, pickup or lunch arrangements, send Božidar a WhatsApp message with the tour name. Your booking is confirmed through your chosen booking method.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear clothing covering shoulders and knees, comfortable footwear and bring water. Respect the monastery's quiet and ask before taking photographs. For the two-day tour, discuss preparation for hiking and the overnight stay with your guide.
How much walking is involved?
We walk through monastery courtyards and to the churches. Approaches may include steps and uneven surfaces. Walking varies by programme; if you have limited mobility, contact Božidar before booking to check whether the route meets your needs.
Is the tour suitable for children and older guests?
If travelling with children or older guests, share their ages and needs when arranging the visit. Božidar can discuss pace, breaks and monastery access with you. Some tours involve longer drives or walks, so check suitability before booking.
How can I add lunch?
Restaurant lunch is available by prior arrangement for an additional €28 per person for one meal. Select the Restaurant lunch add-on on GetYourGuide for each guest who wants lunch and let your guide know about dietary requirements.
Where do we meet and what does pickup cost?
Pickup at Inđija Railway Station is included. Pickup near Sava Centar in Belgrade or in central Novi Sad is an additional €10 per person. Choose one pickup location and the corresponding add-on; the exact location and time are confirmed before the tour.