Unlock East Serbia’s Heritage: Discover Medieval Monasteries, Waterfalls, Caves and Untouched Nature

Meet in-depth Serbian Medieval history while discovering legendary monasteries and enjoy natural wonders of East Serbia. Without the stress of logistics or planning, get the personalized  and unforgetable experience on a Monastery Manasija and Ravanica tour.

Tour in a Glance

What to Expect From the Monasteries Manasija and Ravanica Tour in 2025

If you find history, architecture and nature an ideal combination for exploration, we have just the proper itinerary for you. Meet two medieval gems, Monasteries Manasija and Ravanica and find out why they are so important for Serbian history and culture. Enjoy the untouched landscapes of East Serbia and discover secrets of Resava Cave. Refresh at Veliki Buk waterfall and try some local specialites during your lunch break. If you search for more Serbian medieval monasteries try Monasteries Žiča and Studenica tour.

Highlights

• Discover the historic Monasteries Manasija and Ravanica and learn more about Serbia’s turbulent history and traditions.

• Enjoy East Serbia’s pristine landscapes, admire the hidden beauty of Veliki Buk Waterfall and have a tasty lunch next to this amazing nature site.

• Take a guided tour and explore Resava Cave’s and its 80-million-year-old geological formations.

• Marvel at the stunning fortifications of Manasija Monastery and understand deeper Serbia’s rich medieval heritage.

Tour Flow

After #YourSerbiaHost picks you up from the hotel or other place of your stay (usual start time is 9am) you will drive together to the first point on the itinerary, the Monastery Ravanica. The 14th century monastery was founded by Serbian Prince Lazar, who fought the most important battle in Serbian history against Ottoman Turks in 1389. This monastery represents the beginning of the Morava architecture style, a unique Serbian style of medieval sacred architecture.

From Ravanica Monastery the road takes through mountains of East Serbia to the one of the most famous caves in Serbia, Resava Cave. This 2380m long cave was discovered in the 1960s and its calculated age is 80 million years. You’ll tour the 800m long area available for visitors with its four diverse halls.

Usually caves are connected to waterfalls, it is the same here, from Resava Cave, you’ll move to the Veliki Buk Waterfall. It’s probably not the biggest you have seen, but it’ll charm you with its beauty, clear water and intact nature around it. Lunch break is planned in one of the restaurants around the waterfall. Choice of food varies from delicious trout straight from the rapids or traditional food from the area.

After lunch, the last stop for the day is the most monumental monastery from Morava architecture style, Monastery Manasija. The early 15th century monastery was founded by Despot Stefan, the son of Prince Lazar. The monastery will impress you with its 15m tall fortification walls and 35m high main tower surrounding the Holy Trinity Church. You’ll learn more from your guide about the significance of the monastery while there.

From Monastery Manasija you’ll return to Belgrade. Usual drop-off time is around 6pm.

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