Orthodox pilgrimages in Serbia
Serbia has hundreds of monasteries, many of them still alive with monastic life. We guide individual pilgrims, parishes and groups to the most important shrines, in Greek and English, with respect for the liturgical calendar.
From the modern St Sava Temple in Belgrade to the 12th century Studenica, the mother of Serbian monasteries, the Orthodox heritage of Serbia spans almost a thousand years. Fruška Gora, the Serbian Holy Mountain, alone has sixteen monasteries within an hour of Belgrade.
Aleksandra studied history in Corfu and guides Greek speaking pilgrims in their own language. We plan routes around services, feast days and the opening times of each monastery, and we can arrange meetings with the brotherhood or sisterhood where possible.
Suggested programmes: one day in Fruška Gora (Krušedol, Hopovo, Vrdnik), one day in the Morava valley (Ravanica, Manasija, Ljubostinja), or a three day route to Žiča and Studenica with an overnight stay.
How the day goes
- Belgrade: St Sava Temple and its crypt, the Cathedral Church and the Patriarchate, the Ružica and St Petka chapels at the fortress.
- Fruška Gora: Krušedol, Hopovo and Vrdnik monasteries, then Sremski Karlovci.
- Žiča, the coronation church of Serbian kings, and Studenica, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Ljubostinja, Ravanica and Manasija in the Morava valley.
- Return to Belgrade, or continue to Lelić, resting place of St Nikolaj Velimirović.
Highlights
- Studenica, UNESCO World Heritage site
- The Serbian Holy Mountain of Fruška Gora
- Žiča, where Serbian kings were crowned
- Guiding in fluent Greek
- Routes planned around services and feast days
Included
- Licensed guide for every day
- Private transport
- Help with accommodation in monastery guesthouses or hotels
Not included
- Accommodation and meals
- Donations and candles
- Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Greek parishes and agencies?
Yes, this is one of our specialities. See our page for agencies and groups.
Is it possible to stay overnight in a monastery?
Some monasteries have guesthouses for pilgrims. We ask in advance and arrange it when possible.
Which feast days are special?
St Sava (27 January), Easter, the Ascension, St Vitus Day (28 June) and the Dormition (28 August) are celebrated with great crowds and beautiful services.
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Tell us your dates, we will plan the rest
Send a message on WhatsApp or fill in a short form. We usually reply the same day with a suggested route and a fixed price for your group.