Vikend u Beogradu

Provedite nezaboravan vikend u Beogradu, gradu u kome se spajaju Istocna i Zapadna kultura. Specifcina atmosfera megapolisa koja nije izgubila svoje autenticne cari. Skriveni kutci, zanimljivi i topli ljudi, domaca hrana, kulturni i socijalni zivot. All - inclusive paket [prevoz, smestaj, lokalni vodic, domaca hrana, osiguranje]

Prvi dan: centar Beograda
Dolazak na Beogradski Aerodrom - gde ce vas ekipa Discover Serbia sacekati i kombijem prebaciti do hotela "Royal". Kao uvod u Vas vikend u Beogradu, preporucujemo razgledanje centra grada. Setnja Knez Mihajlovom ulicom [setackom zonom] dovesce vas do tvrdjave Kalemegdan stare preko 2000 godina. Sa tvrdjave pruza se velicanstven panoramni pogled na Beograd kao i na usce dveju reka, Save u Dunav. Nakon toga krecemo u obilazak Skadarlije - jedne od najstarijih ulica Beograda, poznato boemsko mesto u kome jos zivi duh Beograda iz proslosti. Ulicni sviraci, kockasta kaldrma, restorani i umetnicke galerije samo su deo autenticne atmosfere ove ulice. Vecera dobrodoslice u restoranu sa starinskim dekorom, domacom hranom i zivom muzikom.

Drugi dan: Beograd na vodi Vodeni svet megapolisa!
U nezaboravan dan na rekama zaplovicemo brodom Discover Serbia i uploviti u jedan poseban originalan zivot grada. Ono sto je karkateristicno je da su reke aktivne jer se na njenim obalama usidrilo stotine malih splavova - kucica u kojima zive ljudi recnim stilom zivota. Dozivljavanje ove skrivene i neobicne intimne sredine ostavice vam impresije koje ce prevazici vasa ocekivanja. Iz velikog Dunava koji tece ispod same tvrdjave Kalemegdan, ulazimo u manju i intimniju Savu gde cemo zakoraciti u svet recnih ljudi. Odmor i osvezenje na splavu kod nasih recnih prijatelja. Nakon toga plovidbu, uz ručak na brodu, nastavljamo do Ostruznickog mosta odakle se vracamo ka pocetnoj destinaciji polvidbe, Zemunu. Popodnevne casove uzbudljivog dana ostavicemo da budu po Vasem izboru. Naravno, tu smo da preporucimo i cujemo vasa interesovanja.

Treći dan: Na krovu grada Oaza u srcu grada!
Novo dozivljavanje Beograda zapocinjemo voznjom kroz ulicu Kneza Milosa. Nastavljamo ka brdu Kostunjak, najvecom oazom u Beogradu. Voznju ogromnom sumom zavrsicemo u kafeu koji se nalazi na vrhu brda odakle sirokim pogledom dobijate jos bolju sliku o gradu koji obilazite. U kafeu nas ceka osvezenje, predah i sumiranje stecenih utisaka Vaseg vikenda u Beogradu. Nakon posete Kostunjaku, goste sa ranim letovima otpraticemo na aerodrom i pobrinuti se da zajedno sa svojim prtljagom budu na svojim letovima. Gostima sa popodnevnim letovima, nakon odmora na Kosutnjaku, organizovacemo jos jednu posetu centru grada, gde svoje vreme mogu provesti po slobodnom izboru, a po nasoj preporuci.

One day tour River Tara

One day tour along most exciting and most attractive part of the River Tara total length 14km:
- starting from Belgrade early in the morning and traveling via Uzice, Višegrad and Foca to the camp. Meeting with our hosts and surroundings.
- breakfast till 10: 30 - specialty of domestic kitchen,
- changing of wardrobe into rafting equipment. Each participant gets neoprene suit, neoprene boots, life jacket and adventure starts,
- transportation by jeeps and vans to Brštenovica starting point of our friendship with River Tara till 11:30h,
- formation of the rafting teams, introduction to the skipper and basics of rafting and team work. Capacity of the boats in 10 - 12 persons and it is very important to obey skipper's instruction,
- on board to 12:00h rs and rafting starts on the most attractive part of the River Tara total length 14km where are a lot of exciting experience is expected as rapids Celije, Vjernovice grade 5, Borovi, Varda, Cegrlo grade 4, and other 17 which aren't to be underestimated.
- rafting lasts around 3, 5 hours with brakes for swimming and rest in Kulina, Manita vrela, Šipcanica streams,
- arrival at Camp Sastavci around 16:00h and change of wardrobe,
- lunch - specialties of domestic and oriental kitchen, Rafting soup, rousted lamb,
- rest after lunch and departure of Rafters.

Central Serbia

Tour highlights: Visit to Mt. Kopaonik. Most visited mountain is Serbia and the largest skiing center.Rafting on River Ibar. A wild, but safe adventure. Visit to Mitrovo Polje and a bath in mineral springs. Visit to monasteries Studenica, Ljubostinja and Vraćevišnica. Visit to Vrnjačka and Bukovička Banja spas.

Reside on Goc, a mountian rich with forests and one of the most scenic places in Serbia:
- Visit to ethno village Kostunici and the plant for treatment and packing of forest fruits.
- Visit to historic monuments of the 1st and 2nd Rebelion Against the Turks.
- Visit to the hometown and residence of the serbian leader Karadjordje.
- Visit to the church and mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic Dinasty. Including the visit to royal wine cellars.
- Visit to Belgrade with sightseeing and an unforgetable night on one of the rafts.

Day 1: Friday
Arrival at Belgrade Airport. Transfer to Mt. Kopaonik. Dinner and rest.

Day 2: Saturday
Breakfast. Departure for Usce. From there a rafting trip downstream of River Ibar, 25km long. Visit to Monastery Studenica from 12th century. Lucnh in the monastery. Return to Kopanik. Dinner and rest.

Day 3: Sunday
Breakfast. Sightseeing of the ski resort [option is a hike to Pancicev Vrh 2, 016m]. Ride to Mitrovo Polje witha bath in the Mineral Springs. Quick stop for a visit to Monastery Ljubostinja from 14th century. Degustation of the famous wine at the monastery and brandy. Lunch and sightseeing in Vrnjačka Banja Spa. Departure for Mt. Goc. Accommodation in cottages, hotel Piramida. Dinner and rest.

Day 4: Monday
Breakfast. Hiking on the slopes of Mt. Goc to the Velike Livade and Kavgalija Peaks. On the return an outdoor lunch [roast lamb] in the nature. Afternoon rest and use of the sport facilities. Diner and rest.

Day 5: Tuesday
Breakfast. Departure for ethno - village Kostunici. Stop for a visit to Monastery Vracevsnica and Takovo along the way. Ethnil lunch in Savinac village. Arrival at Kostunici. Accommodation, dinner and rest.

Day 6: Wedresday
Breakfast. Visit to the plant for packaging of forrest fruit and shopping. Continuing to Topola over Mt. Rudnik. Visit to the monument from the First Rebellion Against the Turks in 1804. and a visit to Oplenac. Visit to St. George's church and mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic Dinasty. Lunch in Oplenac with wine degustation from the royal cellars. Continuing to Bukovicka Banja Spa and a visit to the famous mineral springs in Arandjelovac. Accommodation, dinner and rest.

Day 7: Thursday
Breakfast. Departure for Belgrade by minibus. Lunch in Belgrade. Sightseeing tour of the city and NATO bombing ruins. Accommodation in hotel. Goodbye Party with dinner and music on one of the famous rafts in Belgrade. Rest.

Day 8: Friday
Early breakfast. Transfer to Belgrade Airport

What else:
- Eat healthy ethnic food and take kajmak from Kopaonik and forest fruits from Kostunici as souvenirs with you.
- Spend time in the fresh mountain air, beneficial for people with respiratory problems.
- Relax and enjoy nature the ancient way.
- Receive a surprise gift.

Tour details:
- 7 half boards
- 6 lunches
- A number of transfers
- Guide Service: 2 + 1
- Tickets for all locations.

Vršac - “A Wine Path”

Visiting the town of vine. Vršac, the town under a tower, is located 82km from Belgrade [a little more than one hour of a pleasant ride]. Vršac is one of those towns that are reasonably proud of its past and intensive development of the cultural life. In the past, this town was under a continual and intensive cultural development, with great intellectual circles of artists, long theater tradition and permanent literary life.

Vršac is a town which still amazes with its old architecture. However, this town "under the tower" is still in the process of urbanization, conformed to contemporary needs of the modern man, but with tendency of keeping the old center with its unique architecture.

In the history of this area, the first mention of vineyards dates from the middle of 1st century. In 1494, the royal court of Hungarian king Vladislav II, paid 10, 5 golden forints for a half of a barrel of Vršac wine. Turkish writer Evlija Čelebija writes in his itineraries from 1660. and 1664. about Vršac and its vineyards with crimson, delicious, sweet grape, scattered around hills.

Program:
08:00 Departure from Belgrade from assigned place;
10:00 Arrival to Vršac, the tow of vine. Short rest, meeting with the guide and town detour: Vladičanski dvor, Saborna crkva, Apoteka na stepenicama, Sv. Gerhard cathedral;
12:00 Visiting Mesić monastery, 14th century endowment of Jovan the Baptist, 9km from Vršac;
12: 45 "Kula" site / town panorama
14:00 Lunch in "Sv. Nikola" restaurant [Banatian lunch]
14: 50 WINE PATH
16:00 Gudurica wine cellar ''Vršački vinogradi'', degustation
17:00 Veliko Središte wine cellar ''Đorđa Krstov-a'', degustation;
17: 50 Free time for individual activities

The arrangement includes:
- Transportation by bus;
- Services of the local guide;
- Lunch in "Sv. Nikola" restaurant
- Services in the wine cellars including wine degustation / quiz diplomas [Vršac vineyards]...
- Sightseeing
- Organization and other expenses of the arrangement

This unique tour offers you following possibilities:
- A visit to "Vršački Vinogradi" wine cellar with capacity of 3.420 waggons and modern equipment for wine manufacture and care.
- Visiting a large part of vineyard plantations [from altogether 1.700 ha]
- Visiting famous old wine cellars in Gudurica and Veliko središte villages near Vršac, where you will see cellars and degust selected sorts of wine in company of wine makers.
Minimal number of passengers is 40.

The agency keeps the right of canceling the excursion if not enough passengers had applied.

For reservation call ++381.64.555.85.81 or send email on travel@telenetholidays.com

Zasavica - Special natural reservation

Long time ago, 33km long Zasavica stream has been named "Bara" ["Puddle"] by the local people. The reason for that was the green cover made of rich water vegetation, which in some parts slows the stream, creating the illusion of total stillness. This stream makes possible the survival of many diferent plant and animal species. In order to preserve this world of rare flora an fauna, in 1997. Zasavica and its side had been put under the State protection, as a natural treasure of great importance. Zasavica is an oasis for almost 200 diferent plant species, 120 bird species and about 20 species of fish, amphibians and reptiles.

This year in April, thanks to the present of The Bavarian government, Zasavica got back its former inmate, European beaver, which is now again a respected habitant of this beautiful reservation.

We must point out that the greatest acknowledgment for preservation goes to always good - willing locals who live nearby and with Zasavica.

A lot has been written about Zasavica. It lives in many songs, but the most beautiful stories and songs you will hear from Zasavica itself. A boat ride throught Zasavica represents a true pleasure for all of those who enjoy foto safari, because its nature will never leave you indifferent.

Program:
08:00h Departure from Belgrade
09:30h Arrival in Sremska Mitrovica. Coffee break. A visit to the Roman imperial town of Sirmium. A visit to Museum of Srem.
11:30h Crossing over beautiful St. Irinej pedestrial bridge to Mačvanska Mitrovica
12:00h - 12:30h Continuing the Journey to Ravanj, to the "Zeka Buljbasa's bush" [a place where, in 1813, a battle between hajduks and a lot more powerful Turkish army took place].
13:00h Continuing the journey to Glogovac [a place where writer Janko Veselinović was born and died]
13:30h - 15:00h A visit to the ethnic park and museum in Sovljak; theatre show in amateur theatre from Ravnaj. Coffee break.
15.30h Return to SRP Zasavica ride by Umbra boat, lunch, Gipsy string Orchestra

Note: Lunch time is at 17:00h.
Leaving after the guests are tired of the fresh Zasavica's air.

Transportation:
- Transportation by Minivan tourist class minivan [CD player]
- Transportation by bus tourist class bus [high floor, TV/CD player, air condition].

Price of the arrangement includes:
- transportation
- traditional welcoming serving
- lunch in the country house
- boat ride
- musical program - gypsy strings
- coffee in Sovljak
- services of the local guide
- trip organization and guidance

Minimal number of passengers is 35 for bus and 14 for mini-van.

The agency keeps the right of canceling the excursion 5 days before departure if not enough passengers had applied.

Tourist Train Romantika

In the special offer of the Serbian Railways there are one - day excursions with "Romance" to: Srremski Karlovci, Smederevo, Vrnjačka Banja, Palic, Požarevac, Vršac. Ticket price includes: Seat reservation, Transport of one bicycle, Free parking place at the Belgrade Railway Station on the day when the ticket is valid.

Selling places:
- Belgrade Railway Station desk no. 10
- Vuk's Monument Station tel: 011 337 - 00 - 47
- KSR Belgradeturs Agency 5m. Milovanovica Street, tel: 011 641 - 258
- KSR Belgradeturs Agency 21 Decanska Street, tel: 011 323 - 53 - 35
- KSR Belgradeturs Agency Novi Sad, 4 Mileticeva Street, tel: 021 621 - 987
- Agencija Recreatours 3 Dragoslava Jovanovica Street, tel: 011 323 - 05 - 58
- Five Star Agency 10 Student's Square, tel: 011 328 - 50 - 78, 328 - 46 - 51
- Zelturist Travel Agency 52 - 54 Balkanska Street, tel: 011 683 - 056, 683 - 046
- Ponta Agency 47 Kralja Milana Street, tel: 011 334 - 40 - 84, 324 - 02 - 94
- Magelan Agency Novi Sad, 23 Zmaj Jovina, tel: 021 420 - 680, 065 624 - 35 - 26

You can get more information at the Direction for the Passenger Transport of the Public of the Serbian Railways, working Days from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Down the Danube to Eastern Serbia / Two-day excursions

Golubac, a unique fortress at the Djeparska gorge's entrance built on a ridge above the Danube with its nine towers from which Prince Lazar controlled this route as early as 14 century. Lepenski Vir, a world - renowned archaeological site with a reconstructed Neolithic settlement. The Vratna canyon with its three amazing "gates" carved by the river Vratna in chalk cliffs.

Rajačke pivnice, a village of 300 wine cellars where top - quality wine exported to France used to be produced. Today rarely visited only by those with the privilege to taste wine in the still functioning cellars.

Romulijana, the best-preserved locality of late antiquity in Serbia, protected by UNESCO.
Imperial palace of the emperor Galerius, born and buried here with his mother Romula.

Ethnic Serbian Tour The Ovcarsko Kablarska gorge through which the river Western Morava carves its way and whose inaccessible slopes hide 10 Serbian Orthodox monasteries from 16 and 17 centuries which is why it is also called the "Little Serbian Holy Mountain" [i. e. Mt Athos].

Sirogojno, the oldest regular ethnic locality in Serbia, a village - museum with typical log dwellings furnished in corresponding style and equipped with utensils. A wooden church of St. Peter and Paul. A restaurant with local culinary specialties.

Zlatibor, a tourist and mountain resort at 1000m. The highest mountain is Tornik. In winter full of skiers, in summer full of hikers enjoying the fresh air and rolling meadows.

Sarganska osmica, a narrow gauge railway along which up to 1974 a train from Belgrade via Sarajevo to Dubrovnik crossed the mountain saddle between Mokra Gora and Sargan, a height difference of 300m. Today used as a tourist attraction and outdoor railway museum.

Drvengrad, built by Emir Kusturica on the hill Mecavnik while shooting his film "Life is a Wonder" and succumbing to the beauty of the local countryside.

Dundjerski Castle / One-day excursions

A picturesque castle in the Vojvodina plain near Bečej, nowadays hotel "Fantast". The pre - war landowner and wealthy heir, Bogdan Dundjerski built the castle between 1919 and 1923 together with a church and chapel the latter of which was decorated by the owner's close friend, the famous Uros Predic. Dundjerski, a passionate lover of horses set up a stud farm with 1.400 thoroughbred horses which still exists today on a somewhat smaller scale.

Down the Danube to the Southeast / One-day excursions

Vinca, an archaeological site which reveals the oldest organized settlements in Europe from Neolithic times after which the culture of the central Balkans and the Pannonian plain is called the "Vinca" culture. Smederevo, a medieval town of the last great Serbian ruler Djuradj Brankovic of the early 15 century with a well - preserved fortress on the Danube's bank.

Central Serbia Tour 2 - 8 days

Tour highlights: Visit to Mt. Kopaonik. Most visited mountain is Serbia and the largest skiing center.Rafting on River Ibar. A wild, but safe adventure. Visit to Mitrovo Polje and a bath in mineral springs. Visit to monasteries Studenica, Ljubostinja and Vraćevišnica. Visit to Vrnjačka and Bukovička Banja spas.

Reside on Goc, a mountian rich with forests and one of the most scenic places in Serbia:
- Visit to ethno village Kostunici and the plant for treatment and packing of forest fruits.
- Visit to historic monuments of the 1st and 2nd Rebelion Against the Turks.
- Visit to the hometown and residence of the serbian leader Karadjordje.
- Visit to the church and mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic Dinasty. Including the visit to royal wine cellars.
- Visit to Belgrade with sightseeing and an unforgetable night on one of the rafts.

Day 1: Friday
Arrival at Belgrade Airport. Transfer to Mt. Kopaonik. Dinner and rest.

Day 2: Saturday
Breakfast. Departure for Usce. From there a rafting trip downstream of River Ibar, 25km long. Visit to Monastery Studenica from 12th century. Lucnh in the monastery. Return to Kopanik. Dinner and rest.

Day 3: Sunday
Breakfast. Sightseeing of the ski resort [option is a hike to Pancicev Vrh 2, 016m]. Ride to Mitrovo Polje witha bath in the Mineral Springs. Quick stop for a visit to Monastery Ljubostinja from 14th century. Degustation of the famous wine at the monastery and brandy. Lunch and sightseeing in Vrnjačka Banja Spa. Departure for Mt. Goc. Accommodation in cottages, hotel Piramida. Dinner and rest.

Day 4: Monday
Breakfast. Hiking on the slopes of Mt. Goc to the Velike Livade and Kavgalija Peaks. On the return an outdoor lunch [roast lamb] in the nature. Afternoon rest and use of the sport facilities. Diner and rest.

Day 5: Tuesday
Breakfast. Departure for ethno - village Kostunici. Stop for a visit to Monastery Vracevsnica and Takovo along the way. Ethnil lunch in Savinac village. Arrival at Kostunici. Accommodation, dinner and rest.

Day 6: Wedresday
Breakfast. Visit to the plant for packaging of forrest fruit and shopping. Continuing to Topola over Mt. Rudnik. Visit to the monument from the First Rebellion Against the Turks in 1804. and a visit to Oplenac. Visit to St. George's church and mausoleum of the Karadjordjevic Dinasty. Lunch in Oplenac with wine degustation from the royal cellars. Continuing to Bukovicka Banja Spa and a visit to the famous mineral springs in Arandjelovac. Accommodation, dinner and rest.

Day 7: Thursday
Breakfast. Departure for Belgrade by minibus. Lunch in Belgrade. Sightseeing tour of the city and NATO bombing ruins. Accommodation in hotel. Goodbye Party with dinner and music on one of the famous rafts in Belgrade. Rest.

Day 8: Friday
Early breakfast. Transfer to Belgrade Airport

What else:
- Eat healthy ethnic food and take kajmak from Kopaonik and forest fruits from Kostunici as souvenirs with you.
- Spend time in the fresh mountain air, beneficial for people with respiratory problems.
- Relax and enjoy nature the ancient way.
- Receive a surprise gift.

Tour details:
- 7 half boards
- 6 lunches
- A number of transfers
- Guide Service: 2 + 1
- Tickets for all locations.

Western Serbia Program - 8 days

Brace yourself for a unique Serbian experience! Visit the beautiful mountainside of Western Serbia and enjoy the renowned ethno villages and specialties. Enrich yourselves with a taste of life in the Balkans. Take a piece of Serbia with You.

Tour highlights:
- scenic landscapes and gentle slopes of Zlatibor,
- Zlatibor Lake,
- scenic hiking routes to Čigota filled with pinewoods, therapeutical for the people with thyroid gland problems,
- mountain and River Tara with its scenic views and crystal clear water,
- monastery and Pension Soko Grad,
- famous scenic railroad Šarganska Osmica,
- "Wooden City" Mećavnik built by Emir Kusturica,
- 200 - year old Ethno Village Sirogojno,
- handmade arts and crafts form Sirogojno, which are the latest fashion trend in the ethno styles,.
- stopića Cave,
- NATO bombing ruins in Belgrade.

Day 1: Saturday
Arrival at Belgrade Airport. Departure for Zlatibor with quick stop for lunch. Arrival at Zlatibor. Accomodation in Villa "U Lugu". Dinner and rest.

Day 2: Sunday
Breakfast. Sightseeing on Zlatibor with a shuttle with several stops. Lunch and rest. Hiking tour to Cigota. Dinner and rest.

Day 3: Monday [Field Trip 1]
Breakfast. Departure for Mokra Gora. Ride on the scenic railroad Sarganska Osmica, which was the location for the filming of Emir Kusturica movie Life is a Miracle. Arrival at Mecavnik, "Wooden City" which was designed and constructed by the famous director. Departure for Bajina Bašta with a stop for sightseeing of the lake. Return to Zlatibor. Dinner and rest.

Day 4: Tuesday [Field Trip 2]
Breakfast. Departure for Sirogojno. Tour of the Ethno - Village and the museum. Shopping for handmade arts and craft, for which this area is famous for. Ethnic lunch and return to Zlatibor with a stop for the tour of Stopica Cave. Dinner and rest.

Day 5: Wednesday [Field Trip 3]
Breakfast. Departure for Soko Grad near Ljubovija with a visit to the monastery. Lunch. Trip to Kozja Stena, the most scenic view from Mt. Tara. Return to Zlatibor. Dinner and rest.

Day 6: Thursday
Breakfast. Free time before lunch. After the luncha a scenic hiking tour. After the hiking tour some rest and dinner. Good Bye Party and rest.

Day 7: Friday
Return to Belgrade. Lunch in Belgrade. Tour of sights and NATO bombing ruins with a local guide. Dinner and Goodbye Party on one of the famous rafts in Belgrade. Rest.

Day 8: Saturday
Early breakfast. Transfer to Belgrade Airport

What else:
- you will eat healthy food and as a souvenir you will take some specialties with you,
- clean and fresh mountain air at high altitudes which is of benefit for the people with respiratory problems,
- participate in health and fitness program on Čigota,
- take a bath or drink water from crystal clear rivers on Tara and Zlatibor,
- have a relaxing holiday in the parts of Serbia where nature is unaffected by industrial development,
- surprise gift.

Tour details:
- 7 Nights with Half Board,
- 8 lunches,
- 2 Transfers,
- 3 Field Trips.

Guide Service: 2 persons, Tickets and Fees for all locations.

A unique Serbian experience awaits You. Unique tours offered by Outdoor open the doors to the hidden treasures of Serbian nature and culture. Visit the crossroads of Western and Eastern civilization and the region that forged much of the European history. Once You leave, take a piece of Serbia in Your heart. Program is based on minimum 6 persons.

Cruise on Belgrade Rivers

Faboluous cruise gives you opportunity to see Belgrade in special view, Belgrade you have never seen before, and learn something about its turbulent history. Sightseeing confluence of rivers Sava and Danube, Military Island, Zemun [Gardos]... This cruise is available both by day and at night.

Sightseeing Belgrade - Pedestrian tour

Starting point at Republic Square, in front of Monument to Prince Mihailo. Over viewing the old building of National Theater. After that, visiting the National Museum, then going to the Students Square, over viewing Kapetan Misino zdanje [the Rector's Palace], besides opportunity to visit Ethnographic Museum. After that, going to the Kalemegdan fortress - Roman Well, Belgrade Victor Monument, Military Museum, different monuments, astronomic observatory, CITY ZOO, panoramic view on confluence of rivers Sava and Danube, as well as panoramic view on New Belgrade and Zemun.

After sightseeing Kalemegdan, going back through Knez Mihailova street [pedestrian area] where, in street itself and in surrounding streets, you can visit galeries, restaurants, and do your shopping in world famous shops. After finishing sightseeing Knez Mihailova street, at point of restaurant Ruski car [Emperor of Russia], going away, over the Square of the Republic to Skadarlija, old bohemian quarter of Belgrade. Lunch in someone of the restaurants.

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Roads - June 20-22, 2007 - Zlatibor

Objectives of the Conference - Every society aiming for progress, either in material sense or in that one which cannot be expressed in money terms directly, and by taking into account the requirements of various societal groups, defines the standards of maintenance, goals and developmental levels of road network in accordance with its material capabilities. In other words, this is called "sustainable transport system".

The construction of ever growing number of new roads is not an adequate response to the growth of traffic needs. Therefore, one should emphasize the best possible way to utilize the existing road network.

Main objectives are as follows:
Road network to Become a reliable system in order to meet the necessities of users and economy information for passengers required for the selection of locations and ways of travel to reduce to a maximum degree the harmful impact of road transport onto the people and environment.

Planning, design and performance of reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads take part in the implementation of the objectives thereof meant for the development of modern transportation system.

It is our intention to perceive on this conference all aspects pertaining to planning, design, and performance of reconstruction and reconstruction of roads within the framework of our road network. We would also like to review the designs being already prepared and carried out in the past few years in order to draw some conclusions and lessons for further operations.

Hence, we are inviting you to take an active part with your papers and personal presence at the Scientific.

Topics of the Conference: planning of road improvement within the context of building - up a modern transport system maintenance planning as regards the existing road network assets

Design:
- design methodology,
- design geometry,
- pavement,
- sub - base and sub grade,
- engineering structures,
- bridges and tunnels,
- traffic signs and furniture,
- environmental impact in the design process,
- Implementation.

Implementation techniques:
- materials,
- organization of works,
- traffic management during road works,
- safety considerations during road works.

Banja Koviljača, (SPA Koviljaca, Serbia)

Day 1th: Arrival Arrival to Belgrade. Accommodation in three star hotel. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 2nd: Breakfast. Checkout. Route: Belgrade - Banja Koviljača. Belgrade sightseeing with a professional tourist guide [City Parliament, Federal Parliament, Terazije Square, Republic Square, Students' Square, Belgrade Fortress, City Gate ["Varoš kapija"], New Belgrade, Topčider Hill, Dedinje, Oslobodjenje Square, Slavija Square, Nikola Pašić Square. Departure to Koviljača Spa.

Visit to Zasavica Swamp, Natural Reservation as we pass along. In this beautiful natural reservation you can enjoy shipping on the tourist boat [without engine], photo - safari and richness of natural and animal world - 200 species of plants, 120 species of birds, more than 20 species of fish… Lunch in the national restaurant "Čardak". Arrival to the Koviljača Spa in the evening. Accommodation and dinner.
Overnight.

Day 3rd: to 9th Full board [FB] arrangement in Spa. The use of wellness program in health resort or sanitary and therapy services under the professional medical control is planned for the guests.

Every day in the afternoon, an excursion is planned for visiting cultural, historical and natural sights in the area.

Day 10th: Breakfast. Departure to Belgrade.

Experience Serbia - Open-air Museum “Kalenić”

Description: In the hearth of Šumadija, on the slopes of the Gledičke Mountains, there is one of the most pleasant parts of Central Serbia, hilly landscape full of clear springs, rivers, gorges, medical herbs, game... It is a grove decorated with picturesque natural attractions, better known as Levac. It can also be recognized by the Kalenić Monastery, spiritual and cultural center, of which protected area we care. Open - air Museum "Kalenić" acquaints visitors with authentic experience and tradition, customs, history and culture of Levac, national kitchen, correlates with domestic and wild animals in nature. Youngest devotees of nature and healthy life can express their creativity and research spirit within the educational workshops in healthy and attractive natural environment:

Leaving Belgrade at 7:00 AM Arrival at Kalenic at 11:00 AM from 11:00h until 17:00h

- familiarizing with the old handycrafts and participating in making toys and souvenirs of natural materials [weaving, spinning, knitting, basket weaving…],
- visit to the Monastery; a lesson about Despot Stefan Lazarević,
- presentation of the folk architecture and traditional usable things [visit to the households],
- participating in the workshop of fine arts [presentation of Janko Baršić naïve art school],
- recreation in nature, learning old children's games, familiarizing with natural lair of animals, plants, bird watching…
- familiarizing with domestic animals and ways of cultivating land, planting and growing, cereals, fruits and vegetables,
- enjoying honey and its products,
- visit to a watermill and manifestation of grinding wheat,
- participating in the production of homemade dishes and products [bred baking, curdling, making jam, drying fruit, making soaps…].

Workshops are adjusted to juvenile; a lot of games, songs and careless socializing in pure nature.

Arrival at Belgrade around 09:00 PM

Environment for Europe - Serbia Travel Tour

The fifth meeting of the WGSO is scheduled to take place in Geneva on 29 [a.m.] August back-to-back to the third meeting of the Drafting Group for preparing the Ministerial Declaration that is scheduled to take place on 29 [p.m.] - 31 August.

Registration for the meetings:
According to the current accreditation procedures, all delegates attending meetings at the Palais des Nations are requested to fill in a registration form in English. Delegates who do not have a badge for entry in the Palais des Nations have to present themselves before the meeting at the Security and Safety Section's Pass and Identification Unit to receive their identification badge.

Please note that as of 1st June 2007 the Unit is located at the Pregny Gate, 14 Avenue de la Paix [in front of the International Committee of the Red Cross]. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m to 5 p. M

Experience of the Danube base in Serbia

It is not said without reason, that on the territory of present Serbia, throughout the history, a collision between the worlds and civilizations, the West Roman Catholic and East Orthodox religion, the Ottoman and Hungarian Empire is taking place. However, there are numerous paradoxes.

From time immemorial, many people have visited us. Both invited and uninvited were coming. Legends were written and testimonies of their time were built. Therefore, now Days in this ambience you will find the most beautiful combination of old and contemporary - the East on the West and the West on the East

Duration of the program: 6 Days / 5 nights

Day 1th: Arrival in Belgrade and accommodation in the hotel. Our professional guide will acquaint you with the details of the program which will be fulfilled during your stay. Depending on the time of the arrival, lunch or dinner will be organized.

Day 2nd: Breakfast. Departure to Vršac. Vrsac is a beautiful city in Vojvodina, located on the very border with Romania, and known, above all, after its vineyards. Data inform us that the grapevine has been grown in this area for over twenty centuries. But before you "start flying up in the sky" on the wine way, Vršac should be discovered! Town of spiritual culture, theatre tradition, great writers and bohemians…

Route starts with visiting St. Nikolaj Church, Vladicanski dvor [Bishop Court], Magistrate, Cathedral, Vršac Museum, and significant "Pharmacy on the stairs", the oldest pharmacy in the Balkans. Then its scheduled visit of the Monastery Mesic [15th century], located not far from Vršac.

Afterwards its time for discovering cafés in Vršac! This enjoyable route starts with restaurant "St. Nikola", exclusive for many things, which date back to 18th century. From there, we move spontaneously on the wine way, which directly leads into the cellars of "Vrsac vineyards", wine producing company with up - to - date equipment for winemaking. Passing throughout the wine plantations occupying area of 1700 hectares, we arrive in the old famous cellar in Gudurica village, where we can finally taste everything we have talked about. We prepared the best sorts for dear guests, and after being friends with the wine for a long time, we are going back to Belgrade - hotel.

Day 3rd: Breakfast. Departure to Banja Koviljaca [spa]. Wherever you go from Belgrade, you will discover that Serbia is luxurious and healing. Under the wooded Mountain Gučevo and in the middle of a hundred year old park, with lots of thermo mineral springs you will discover beautiful Banja Koviljaca, also known as the Royal spa.
After leaving Belgrade, we will arrive in Ruma, where we will take direction Sabac - Loznica - Banja Koviljaca, located in Western Serbia. Relaxation with refreshment after few hours of drive will be in the restaurant on the terrace of comfortable "Villa Dalmacija", and you will specially enjoy a hundred - year - old spa park. Or maybe you wish to try pearl bath, Royal bath, swimming in thermal water pool or at least try the effect of healing mud [peloid] on your body in the wellness center in Banja Koviljaca.

Your muscles will relax, your blood will circulate, while your mind will clear up, and all the consequences of the stress will be in the past. Lunch is planned here, after which we return to Belgrade. On our way back we visit Trsic, a birth place and birth house of Vuk Karadzic and the Tronosa Monastery, foundation of the Nemanjics Royal Family. In the evening we arrive in Belgrade. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 4th: Breakfast. Departure to the Country Club hotel Babe.
In Country Club hotel Babe we will spend a day and have lunch. The hotel offers two pools in the open, small football pitch, two professional tennis courts, basketball, handball and volleyball playing fields, volleyball sand terrain, trim track, walking paths, the lake for sport fishing, paddock, and marked paths for horse riding.

The thoroughbred horse farm is a special attraction for the guests, where the team of experienced instructors will teach you the basics of riding, and show the paths through the beautiful nature of the hotel complex to the excellent horsemen. During the stay we will go to the nearby mountain Kosmaj and visit the Monastery Tresije.
Return to Belgrade in the evening, dinner and overnight.

Day 5th: After the breakfast in the hotel we begin familiarizing with Belgrade. Belgrade should be first experienced from the rivers. Therefore we will start the cruising from the Danube quay. Sailing along the Danube to the confluence of the Sava into the Danube, then to Zemun, Big War Island, Sport Center "May 25th", beneath Belgrade bridges, Cukarica branch, river islands Ada Ciganlija and Ada Medjica. The sailing is 18km long and it lasts 3 hours. The lunch of Serbian national cuisine will be served on the ship along with the tasting of several sorts of domestic brandy [rakija].

Spare time and possibility of choosing sport activities; walking and bicycling paths along the Sava banks are at your disposal. For those who enjoy watching the Sava and the life on water there are numerous boat - restaurants on water you can visit. Dinner. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 6th: Breakfast. Checkout.

Danube Cruise Program - 8 days

Tour highlights: Danube and Sava Delta under Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade [starting point of the tour]. Sail on Danube and Đerdap Gorge is a remarkable display of nature and scenic waterways. Smederevo Fortress with an uneven triangle base from 15th century is one of the biggest fortresses in the plains in Europe.

Ram town and its Roman ruins from 12th century.
Danube and Morava Delta. Srebrno jezero, created by closing off one of Danube's side flows. Ideal for fishing and relaxation. 300 meters wide and 13km long. Gradište at the Pek and Danube Delta. Place for gold washing at the place where

Danube is 2km wide.

Golubac Fortress [Fortress of the Cursed Jerina] at the very beginnig of Đerdap Gorge. One of the most scenic fortresses from 14h century. Lepenski Vir - archeological location with unique artifacts from paleolite and neolite periods. Tabula

Traiana - carved into stone in 103 B. C. as a landmark for building a roman road during the rule of Traian. Strbac Monastery and the best panoramic view of Đerdap Gorge for photo safari. sightseeing of Belgrade and an unforgetable night on one of the rafts in Belgrade.

Day 1: Friday [46km] - Downstream
Arrival at Belgrade Airport. Transfer to the port. Boarding the URAN yacht. Cruise to Smederevo [3 - 4 hours]. Dinner and rest.

Day 2: Saturday [58km] - Downstream
Breakfast. Sightseeing of the fortress and the museum. Cruise to Gradiste - Srebrno jezero. Quick stop in Ram. Lunch in a fish cottage. Departure for Gradište. Accommodation in the hotel Srebrno jezero. Dinner and Rest.

Day 3: Sunday [22 kilometara] - Downstream
Breakfast. Sightseeing of Srebrno jezero. Cruise to Golubac. Accommodation in hotel Golubovac. Lunch. Sightseeing if the Golubac Fortress [Jerina's City]. Swimming. Dinner and rest. Instead of swimming there is an option for a visit to Tuman

Monastery 15km from Golubovac.

Day 4: Monday [51km] - Downstream
Breakfast. Cruise to Donji Milanovac. Entrance and cruise through scenic Đerdap Gorge. Accommodation in hotel Lepenski Vir. Lunch. Sightseeing of the paleolite and neolite archeological digs. Dinner and rest.

Day 5: Tuesday [48km] - Downstream/Upstream
Breakfast. Cruise through the small and large pot of Đerdap Gorge up to Tabula Traiana. Anchor in Strbac. Land transfer to Strbac Monastery. Ethnic Lunch. Return to Donji Milanovac. Dinner and rest.

Day 6: Wednesday [70km]
Breakfast. Cruise to Gradiste. Breakfast in Dobra Bay with a visit to the village. Continue cruising to Srebrno jezero. Accommodation, dinner and rest.

Day 7: Thursday [120km + Sightseeing of Belgrade]
Breakfast. Departure for Belgrade by minibus. Lunch in Belgrade. Sightseeing tour of the city and NATO bombing ruins. Accommodation in hotel. Goodbye Party with dinner and music on one of the famous rafts in Belgrade. Rest.

Day 8: Friday
Early breakfast. Transfer to Belgrade Airport

What else:
- Check out the route that was visited by over 500 boats and yachts during 2005.
- Swimming in the calm waterways of Danube.
- Healthy ethnic food served in fish cottages by the river.
- Fresh air and nearness to the forests around Danube.
- Relax and enjoy nature the ancient way.
- Surprise gift.

Uran Yacht [Details]:
10, 5m x 3, 2m x 4m. Weight: 10t.
2 cabins with 7 beds. Living room, kitchen and toilet. Three decks for sunbathing, taking photos, fishing and relaxation.

Fishing and diving equipment. Living room with audio system, TV and sonar.
Refreshments [coffee, tea, juice, soda...]

Tour details:
- 7 half boards,
- 6 lunches,
- A number of transfers,
- Guide Service: 2 + 1,
- Tickets for all locations

Nis

The city covers an area of about 597 square kilometres, including the city of Niš itself, the Niška Banja spa and 68 suburbs. Niš Constantine the Great Airport (Аеродром Константин Велики) is its international airport with the destination code INI. Niš is the administrative center of the Nišava District of Serbia.

Situated at the crossroads of Balkan and European highways, connecting Asia Minor to Europe, Niš is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans, and has from ancient times been considered a gateway between the East and the West.

Niš is a university center. There are about 28,000 university students at the University of Niš, which comprises 13 faculties. Niš is also one of the most important industrial centres in Serbia, a center of electronics industry (see Elektronska Industrija Niš), industry of mechanical engineering, textile industry and tobacco industry.

Historical Sites:
· Skull Tower (Ćele kula)
· Tvrđava - Turkish fortress in the city center.
· Mediana - archaeological site, Roman imperial villa.
· Kazandžisko Sokače - example of original architecture from Ottoman period.
· Crveni Krst concentration camp built by occupying German forces during WWII.

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