Private Day Tour to Royal Town Topola and Oplenac Mausoleum

Belgrade, Serbia
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At just a one-hour drive from Belgrade, lies the small town of Topola, rich in history and once Serbia's administrative and political center. From your private guide, you will hear amazing stories about the Serbian revolution and the royal family Karađorđevic, which ruled Serbia in the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore the region and discover its rich history, breathtaking nature, good cuisine, and wine production.

Tour highlights:

✅ Learn about the Serbian revolution

✅ Visit the royal complex of the Karadjordjevic family

✅ Private guide

✅ Try premium local wines

✅ Enjoy the picturesque landscape

✅ Tasty local cuisine

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Topola, Topola, Central Serbia

We will pick you up at 10 am from your hotel and after an hour-long drive, you’ll reach Topola. Our first stop in the exploration of Oplenac is Karađorđe’s Town, a spot that once was a fortress in the 19th century, built by great Serbian hero Karađorđe and founder of the dynasty Karađorđevic. Today this complex is turned into a museum where you will have a chance to hear more about the First Serbian uprising against the Ottoman empire which turned into a revolution.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Saint George Church and Royal Mausoleum Oplenac, Topola Serbia

From Karađorđe’s Town, you move up to the top of Oplenac hill where you'll continue exploration with the gorgeous mausoleum of family Karađorđević, Saint George’s Church. In this church, 27 members of the royal family were buried. A significant characteristic of the church is its mosaic interior decoration with 40 million pieces in 15,000 shades of color.
Next to the church, you will visit a family house which is turned into a museum with many valuable gifts and artifacts given to the royal family Karađorđević during that time.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Kings Winery, Put Za Kraljev Podrum Kraljev Podrum, Topola Serbia

From the top of the hill, you continue to the nearby royal winery. King Peter, I planted vineyards on 38 hectares from which they made superb wines well known for their quality among major European royal courts. One of the oldest wine collections in Serbia is presented over here, in an authentic package dating from 1931. You will explore this historic winery and have a chance to try some of its modern wines.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Winery Aleksandrovic, Village of Vinca, Topola 34310 Serbia

Our trip continues to the nearby village Vinca and the famous Winary Aleksandrovic. This village has a long tradition of producing wines starting back to the Romans who named this village after the wine- Vincea. Aleksandrovic winery is considered as a top-quality winery in Serbia, with a long tradition of producing wine. There is a possibility to organize wine tasting in this winery as well as wine purchases.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Divljakovac, Vojvode Stepe bb, Aranđelovac 34300, Serbia

When you finish with history and wine you move on to Aranđelovac town, to the ethnic village where typical local cuisine expects us in authentic Šumadija ambient. In this restaurant, you will feel local, enjoying in the magnificent view and tasty lunch.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Single-use surgical face mask if you don't have your own

Exclusions

  • Lunch ~15€ per person
  • Gratuities
  • Admission: Royal complex ~4€ per person
  • Wine tasting at Aleksandrovic winery ~4€ per glass of wine

Additional information

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Coronavirus measures expected from the travelers side: 1) Travelers are expected to wear face cover in vehicles/closed space and to maintain social distancing rules on sites. 2) If you develop any respiratory infection symptoms before, during or after the tour, please let us know
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

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