LIBERTY SERBIA NATURAL BEAUTIES OF SERBIA Liberty Incentives&Congresess Serbia Kraljice Natalije 35 11000 Beograd, Srbija Phone: +381 11 3625 036 +381 11 3625 037 Fax: + 381 11 3616 096 BELGRADE–KUŠIĆI VILLAGE-GOLIJA MOUNTAIN-RADOINJA LAKEUVAC RIVER NATURE RESERVE AND CANYON - PODBUKOVI VILLAGEMALJEN MOUNTAIN-BELGRADE DAY 1: Belgrade, meet & greet Arrival in Belgrade Panoramic sightseeing of the city, transfer to the hotel Accommodation Optional walking tour trough the city: Pasic Square, Terazije, main pedestrian street - Knez Mihajlova, Cathedral church, fortress Welcome dinner in Skadarlija - the bohemian quarter with traditional food and live music Overnight Belgrade is the capital and the soul of modern Serbia. Because of its strategic position at the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers, on the spot where the Pannonian plain meets the Balkans, the city took part in 115 wars and was raised a ground 44 times. Consequently, during its lively history it was inhabited by Celts, Romans, Slavs, Byzantines, Bulgarians, Franks, Hungarians, Turks, Austrians and Serbs. 1 www.liberty-int.org www.liberty-serbia.com Itinerary: 5 days / 4 nights Page office@liberty-serbia.com LIBERTY SERBIA Liberty Incentives&Congresess Serbia During its history it was a one of the most important city of Ottoman Empire, second after Istanbul. Later it became the capital of Serbian kingdom and the capital of several forms of Yugoslavia (kingdom, republic) only recently to become the capital of Serbia. Today, it is a modern city of about 1,7 million inhabitants. Beside the nice position Belgrade can offer to its visitors many historical and cultural monuments, as well as the rich program of cultural, artistic and sports events. Skadarlija: is the bohemian quarter of Belgrade and an unavoidable place to taste local specialties. Nearly all restaurants have live music. Skadarlija, arose during the late 19th and early 20th century when its inns were the gathering place of the best known artistic names in Belgrade. It is frequently compared to the Montmartre of Paris, both in appearance as well as the exuberant and dynamic artistic atmosphere. Kraljice Natalije 35 11000 Beograd, Srbija Phone: +381 11 3625 036 +381 11 3625 037 Fax: + 381 11 3616 096 office@liberty-serbia.com www.liberty-int.org www.liberty-serbia.com DAY 2: Belgrade - Zlakusa village - Kušići village- Golija Mountain Breakfast at the hotel Departure from Belgrade and drive along beautiful slopes of the Western Serbia to Zlakusa village Short break and tour of "Terzića avlija" followed by a big traditional lunch and the presentation of hand-making pottery craft Drive the Kušići village situated within the Golija Natural Park protected by UNESCO Accommodation in Kusici village Traditional dinner, overnight The Ethno Park " Terzića yard" “the most beautiful Serbian yard” represents a typical traditional Serbian village architecture and represents a unique ethnografical exhibition in open air. Page 2 Golija is one of the most beautiful and forest-rich mountains in Serbia. It is located 40 km southwest of Ivanjica and offers a wide variety of holiday and leisure options in the midst of almost untouched nature. The highest peak is Jankov Kamen, at 1833 m. Since 2001, Golija mountain has been under state protection as the Golija Nature Park, which was placed in category of natural resource of exceptional importance. Because of both the exceptionally well-preserved natural environment, and its cultural resources, the committee of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve Programme set up the Golija – Studenica Biosphere Reserve within the Golija Nature Park. LIBERTY SERBIA Kušići village are situated at 25 km from the liittle town of Ivanjica on the picturesque road to Sjenica and 12 km from gorgeous Javor Mountain (1573 meters highest peak). Placed in an altitude over 1000 meters, in the middle of full of flowery fragrant meadows rich in medical herbs, Kušići are the ideal Liberty Incentives&Congresess Serbia Kraljice Natalije 35 11000 Beograd, Srbija Phone: +381 11 3625 036 +381 11 3625 037 Fax: + 381 11 3616 096 place for rejuvenating vacations. With its enriching intact nature, deep coniferous woods, invigorate concentration of iones and special wind directions, tiny Kušići village provides excellent conditions for the immune-system recovering. Besides those unique natural characteristics, this region and Kušići village itself are one of the most beautiful parts of Serbia, well known for production of delicious eco food (especially high quality potato) thanks to the perfectly clean eco environment and virgin nature surroundings. office@liberty-serbia.com www.liberty-int.org www.liberty-serbia.com Accommodation in Kusici: The household is situated in center of Kušići village on the vast family estate covering 4 hectares. Accommodation is provided in luxuriously furnished double and triple rooms with bathrooms featuring shower cabins, TVs, telephones and internet, each with pleasant terrace overlooking magic natural ambiance. In the restaurant of this modern Vila delicious traditional homemade meals are served (gibanitza, kaymak, grilled meat, s auerkraut, hom e-made sour cream, fresh c hesee). Guests are welcome to enjoy in long walks through magnificent nature of this village and surrounding and to take part in everyday rural works - milking cows, making hay stocks, picking up potato and raspberries.. - assisted by diligent hosts which make them truly discover rich heritage and well preserved customs. Harsh winters in beautiful Kusici village are specially interesting for active sportsmen providing unique possibilities for winter sports and sledding along the mountain slopes on the sledge terrains nearby. DAY 3: Kušići - Uvac – Radionja lake - Kušići After breakfast full-day tour to Uvac River Canyon Observation of griffin vultures within the Uvac Park of Nature, the largest griffin vultures habitat in the Balkans Drive to Radoinja Lake and traditional lunch on the lake bank. Boat ride In the afternoon return to Kušići village and traditional dinner with music entertainment Overnight in Kušići DAY 4: Kušići – Valjevo Mountain adventure - Belgrade After breakfast drive towards Valjevo Short brake in Podbukovi village in the heart of Maljen Mountain Optional - half day activities at this locality: canyoning and mountain climbing Traditional lunch in the rural households Page Accommodation, farewell dinner and overnight in Belgrade 3 Drive to Belgrade LIBERTY SERBIA Liberty Incentives&Congresess Serbia The Valjevo mountains are a 115km-long mountain range that stretches from Rajac and Suvobor in the east to Mt Povlen in the west. Almost all are rich in mountain streams, rivers that carve sharp cliffs in the rocks, canyons and caves. In this untouched natural landscape there are several exciting waterfalls and canyons that can’t be reached in a conventional way, like walking or driving, but only by climbing down a rope. The terrain surrounding the Valjevo mountains is immensely rich with speleological phenomena ,such as caves and pits, and is also suitable for other sports, such as free-climbing, paragliding, kayaking on small lakes and rivers and hiking through mountain paths. One of the most beautiful places for trekking is the river and canyon at Gradac. For 17 kilometers this small river flows through whirlpools, rapids, underneath wooden bridges and smashes against on massive rocks. The biggest cave in the Valjevo area, the 2.5km- long Degurička pećina, also lies here and is part of all local adventure tours. Kraljice Natalije 35 11000 Beograd, Srbija Phone: +381 11 3625 036 +381 11 3625 037 Fax: + 381 11 3616 096 office@liberty-serbia.com www.liberty-int.org www.liberty-serbia.com Itinerary in short: early morning departure to Valjevo. Meeting with local tour expert introduction to the trip itinerary. Short drive to Valjevo mountains. Arrival to the camp. Lunch. Walk to nearby rocks. Guiding on rocks-teaching and lessons about equipment-course for next day. Next day: Conquering of the first canyon with waterfalls. Rest and lunch in nature. Free climbing in the second canyon. Hiking tour. Return back to the camp. DAY 5: Leaving Belgrade After the breakfast transfer to Belgrade airport End of services. Terms and Conditions Price includes: All transfers as mentioned in program Accommodation at hotels on half board or bed and breakfast basis, as indicated in the itinerary (4 nights Belgrade, 2 nights Kušić village,) Welcome dinner at Skadarlija in Belgrade, dinner in Grand Casino Belgrade, Farwell dinner in Belgrade Local guides per itinerary All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary air-conditioned motor coach throughout tour escort throughout Page Place of arrival & departure: in front of the hotel or if different agreed Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights Transfers: depends of the group size: by 50 seats bus, 24 seats mini bus, van 18 seats, minivan 6-9 seats. 4 Price do not Include: airport tickets Other services not mentioned in this program LIBERTY SERBIA Guides: English, German, Italian, French, Greek, Polish, Czech, Russian etc… Group Info: Minimum for group realization 20 pax In case of minor number of passengers, this program can be realized, but with change of price Confirmation of the accommodation and all excursions will be within 48h from the moment booking. For the booking, minimum of payment is 30% of the selling price Cancellation dead line without penalty is 14 days prior to arrival Liberty Incentives&Congresess Serbia Kraljice Natalije 35 11000 Beograd, Srbija Phone: +381 11 3625 036 +381 11 3625 037 Fax: + 381 11 3616 096 office@liberty-serbia.com Page 5 www.liberty-int.org www.liberty-serbia.com