Here’s a standard 6-day itinerary from Belgrade to Novi Sad for the traveler interested in history, culture, and nature, from May 28, 2025, to June 3, 2025.
**Day 1 – May 28, 2025: Arrival in Belgrade**
* Accommodation: Mogistar Railway Inn (1 night)
* Arrive at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Take the Aerobus or a taxi to the city center (around 30 minutes).
* Visit the Kalemegdan Park and Belgrade Fortress to enjoy views of the Danube and Sava rivers.
* Explore the historic Knez Mihailova Street, a pedestrian zone with shops, cafes, and historic buildings.
* Local tip: Try a traditional Serbian welcome drink, rakija, at a local kafana (traditional tavern).
* Overnight in Belgrade.
**Day 2 – May 29, 2025: Belgrade Sightseeing**
* Accommodation: Bela Reka Boutique Hotel (3 nights)
* Visit St. Sava Temple, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
* Explore the National Museum of Serbia and the Ethnographic Museum.
* Stroll around the bohemian quarter of Skadarlija, known for its vibrant nightlife and traditional Serbian restaurants.
* Overnight in Belgrade.
**Day 3 – May 30, 2025: Belgrade Sightseeing & Local Experiences**
* Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Yugoslav History, where you can see Tito’s mausoleum.
* Warning: The Belgrade Zoo might be closed for renovations in 2025.
* Take a traditional Balkan Folk Dance class in the afternoon.
* Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Danube River in the evening.
* Overnight in Belgrade.
**Day 4 – May 31, 2025: Day trip to Sremski Karlovci, Fruška Gora**
* Take a morning train to Sremski Karlovci (around 1 hour).
* Visit the Historic Archbishop’s Palace and the Chapel of Peace.
* Explore the lovely streets and Architecture of the town.
* Head to Fruška Gora National Park for a short hike and a visit to one of the many monasteries, such as Grgeteg or Hopovo.
* Return to Belgrade in the evening and overnight.
**MODe OF TRANSPORTATION:** Minivan organized by a tour company
**Day 5 – June 1, 2025: Travel to Novi Sad**
* Take a morning train to Novi Sad (around 1.5 hours).
Minivan organized by tour company
* Accommodation: Hotel Prestige (3 nights)
* Visit the Petrovaradin Fortress for panoramic views of the Danube and Novi Sad.
* Explore the historic center of Novi Sad, including Dunavska Street and the Name of Mary Church.
* Overnight in Novi Sad.
**Day 6 – June 2, 2025: Novi Sad Sightseeing**
* Visit the Novi Sad City Museum and the Open University Gallery.
* Take a leisurely boat tour on the Danube River.
* In the afternoon, head to the Štrand, a popular beach on the Danube, for swimming and sunbathing.
* Enjoy a traditional Vojvodina dinner at a local restaurant, such as Novo U Kaštelu Reka.
* Local tip: Try local wines from the nearby Fruška Gora wine region.
* Overnight in Novi Sad.
**Day 7 – June 3, 2025: Departure from Novi Sad**
*Minivan organized by tour company
* Morning at leisure.
* Depart Novi Sad. The minivan should take you to the airport for your flight.
End of itinerary.
**Transportation between cities:**
Serbian Railroad trains from Belgrade to Novi Sad take approximately 1.5 hours and cost around 5-10 EUR (one-way).
**Total nights spent in each city:**
* Belgrade: 3 nights
* Novi Sad: 3 nights
* Sremski Karlovci and Fruška Gora: 1 day trip
**Local tips:**
* The currency in Serbia is the Serbian Dinar (RSD), but Euros are often accepted in tourist areas.
* Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated (around 10% in restaurants).
* Serbia is generally safe, but pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas. Keep an eye on your belongings.
* The best time for visiting is May and October, as the weather is pleasant, and there are fewer tourists. December and January are the coldest months, so April and November are usually chilly as well. July is the hottest, while June and August are pretty warm as well.
* June is a little cloudier, wetter and the temperatures are not as high as in July and August. July is the best month, temperature-wise.