GAIA TRAVEL • DISCOVER SERBIA
The Route of Wine & Crowns
Experience the royal heritage, remarkable wines and authentic
gastronomy of Šumadija on a carefully designed two-day journey
from Belgrade to Topola and Oplenac.
DAY ONE
The Royal Heritage of Oplenac
09:30 – Departure from Belgrade.
Enjoy a comfortable drive through the picturesque Šumadija
region, arriving in Oplenac at approximately 11:00.
Begin your experience with a guided tour of the royal complex.
Discover the estate where Prince Aleksandar Karađorđević
established the first vineyards and visit the magnificent
Church of Saint George and the Royal Mausoleum, commissioned
by King Peter I.
Following the guided visit, enjoy 30 minutes of free time
to stroll through the peaceful park surrounding the mausoleum.
Continue to Stari Oplenac Winery, where
a traditional Serbian lunch and a tasting of local wines
offer an introduction to the region's rich culinary heritage.
After lunch, check in at Hotel Oplenac.
Spend the afternoon at your leisure: relax at the hotel,
discover the charming town of Topola or enjoy the hotel's
spa facilities, subject to availability.
Optional Evening Experience
An exclusive gala dinner can be arranged at a local winery
or a traditional Serbian countryside estate, offering
another opportunity to discover the flavours and hospitality
of Šumadija.
DAY TWO
Wine Culture & Gastronomy
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
by 11:00.
Begin the day with a visit to the Wine Museum
in Topolsko Dedinje. Discover the history of
Serbian winemaking through historical documents, rare
bottles, vintage wine labels and remarkable paintings
created using the Vinorel technique.
An optional tasting of indigenous Serbian wines
is available at the museum.
Continue to Aleksandrović Winery,
one of Serbia's renowned wine producers. Explore the
wine cellars and learn about the region's winemaking
traditions before enjoying a carefully prepared
four-course lunch.
Each course is paired with a wine from the winery's
Selection range, creating a memorable gastronomic
experience that celebrates local flavours and
contemporary Serbian winemaking.
In the late afternoon, depart for Belgrade.
Arrival is expected in the evening.
Discover Serbia through its history, its wines
and the warmth of its hospitality.
